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Paro Astourian
also known as Astourian & Associates Inc.
About Paro
Biography
Paro M. Astourian practices in the areas of business law and civil litigation, with a focus on litigating business, real property, construction, employment and personal injury cases in state and federal courts.
He has been a practicing lawyer for about twenty one years and has a background as an active litigator and consultant in Europe and the Middle East.
He is a graduate of the American University of Beirut and the Law College of the Lebanese State University. He has expertise with international litigation and has been handling and consulting on disputes involving foreign entities and individuals from Europe, Asia and the Middle East; he is particularly interested in and knowledgeable in legal matters concerning the Middle East and International law.
His practice is based in Los Angeles, California but he travels on regular basis to the Middle East. He is a member of the California State Bar (2003), the Washington DC Bar (2011) and the Beirut Bar Association (1996). He is familiar with West European Civil and Arab legal systems; and is fluent in English, French, Armenian and Arabic.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 22 years
State: California
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 14 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Astourian And Associates Inc.
301 N Lake Ave, Suite 1000, Pasadena, CA, 91101
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Paro Astourian's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by David | February 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great attorney!
Our business has been working with Paro Astourian since we opened 6 years ago. We're more than happy with the work he's done for us. Always fair and honest.
Posted by Colin | February 1, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great business litigator
Our business (restaurants) hired Astourian and Assoc. on multiple occasions over the last 5 years for cases having to do with breach of contract, partnership, commercial property, leases and other matters and we have always been very satisfied with their services, we recommend them without reservatio...
Posted by Louise | May 1, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Paro Astourian
I was in a car accident last year and was referred to Paro. He handled my case in a very professional manner. Paro guided me throughout the entire process with a great deal of patience and compassion. He did what he could to obtain the best settlement possible. I recommend Paro and his professio...
Posted by Yvonne | April 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A Winning Lawyer
Paro is thorough, easy to talk with and patient as he works through the details of your case. He is calm and confident and won a difficult case of landlord negligence for me. He stays with your case for as long as it takes.
Posted by Sarin | April 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent service
Mr. Astourian represented me in both an employment law and in a separate personal injury matter, I was very happy with the services. I highly recommend him.
Paro Astourian's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have had the pleasure of working with Paro on several matters. He is an excellent, hard-working attorney who achieves great client results."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Paro. Over the years I have had the opportunity to refer him several of my clients who had issues outside the area of my practice. In my professional opinion, he is thoughtful, consiencious and extremely knowledgeable. He is personable and yet highly professional. I would confidently refer any of my clients who need expert representation in a litigation, commercial real estate, employment or international business matter to Paro."
"I worked with Paro on a litigated case involving complex lending and other financial transactions. Paro is resourceful, aggressive and persuasive. I recommend Paro without reservation."
"I am familiar with Paro Astourian's work and endorse him without reservation. His practice includes civil litigation with a focus on business and employment law."
"I have both worked with and consulted Mr. Astourian in the past regarding various legal matters. Mr. Astourian to be very thorough and highly knowledgeable. I would highly recommend Mr. Astourian."
"I have worked with and consulted with Paro on several Employment and business litigation matters. He is sharp, always provides quick advice, and is very thorough in his analysis. He can read through a case very quickly and point out the strengths and weaknesses."
Experience
Honors
2012
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2010
Certificate of Appreciation, State Bar of California
Work Experience
1996 - Present
Managing Partner, Astourian And Associates Inc
Associations
2018 - Present
Pacific CounselMember
2018 - Present
Pacific CounselMember
2006 - Present
State Bar of California, International Law SectionMember
2004 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association, International Law SectionMember
2003 - Present
American Bar Association, International Law and Practice Section, Middle East CommitteeMember
2000 - Present
International Bar AssociationMember
2017 - 2019
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Judicial Elections Evaluation CommitteeMember
2009 - 2017
Arab American Lawyers AssociationPast President
2006 - 2010
State Bar of California, International Law SectionMember of the Executive Committee
Education
1995
Lebanese University Faculty of Law, Political and Administrative Sciences
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
American University of Beirut
BS - Bachelor of Science
1990
Lebanese University - College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2016
Port of Los Angeles Trade Connect
International Contracts
2014
GCC Trade Connect Workshop
International Law - Doing Business with the GCC
2008
2008 Census
International Law - Census
2004
Middle Eastern Contracts Law
International Law - Contracts
Languages
French
Arabic
Armenian