EXPERIENCE AND SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY
As a member of Thon, Beck, Vanni, Callahan & Powell, Mr. Ohanian is focused on representing seriously injured victims and advocating on their behalf. He has handled a variety of cases from inception to resolution, including premises liability, auto accidents and a variety of catastrophic injuries. He is also fluent in Armenian, and serves on the board of the South Bay Youth Sports Network, a non-profit organization that serves underprivileged youths through sports activities. Mr. Ohanian is pleased to represent personal injury clients who seek qualified and professional legal assistance.
RECENT RESULTS
Wrongful Death: $1,775,000
Auto v. Auto: $925,000
Auto v. Auto: $525,000
Trip and Fall: $500,000
Pedestrian v. Auto: $500,000
Auto v. Auto: $425,000
Government Liability Trip and Fall: $400,000
Arbitration Verdict Auto v. Auto: $277,000
Auto v. Auto: $220,000
Auto v. Auto: $140,000
Raffi H. Ohanian, Esq. is a passionate advocate for his clients. He practices law in the areas of catastrophic personal injuries, product liability, and premises liability.
He was admitted to the California Bar in 2007 after earning his J.D. that year from Southwestern School of Law and a B.A. from Loyola Marymount University in 2004. In law school, Mr. Ohanian was the president of the Armenian Law Students Association and actively involved in the local legal community. While at Loyola Marymount University, Raffi studied at Oxford, England in the honor’s program at Queen’s College.
Prior to joining Thon Beck Vanni Callahan & Powell, Mr. Ohanian was a Senior Associate at a nationally-known, Los Angeles-based law firm. He is now a highly respected and regarded litigator who places his client's needs and interests above all else. He has obtained many positive results for victims of personal injury and handles cases from inception to resolution.
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Languages spoken
Armenian, English, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2007 | 02/06/2022 |
Legal answers | 90 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2021 |
Top Attorneys | Pasadena Magazine | 2018 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Top Attorneys | Pasadena Magazine | 2017 |
Top Attorneys | Pasadena Magazine | 2016 |
Top Attorneys | Pasadena Magazine | 2015 |
Top Attorneys | Pasadena Magazine | 2014 |
Top Attorneys | Pasadena Magazine | 2013 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Senior Associate | Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman, LLP | 2009 - 2014 |
Associate Attorney | Carroll, Kelly, Trotter Franzen & McKenna | 2007 - 2009 |
Law Clerk | Los Angeles City Attorney's Office | 2006 - 2007 |
Law Clerk | Carpenter & Zuckerman | 2006 - 2007 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles | Member | 2014 - Present |
Pasadena Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
Armenian Bar Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Southwestern Law School | Raffi Ohanian Joins Thon Beck | 2015 |
Wood Smith Trial Results | Raffi Ohanian Obtains Trial Results | 2014 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Southwestern University School of Law | J.D. | 2007 |
Loyola Marymount University | Bachelor of Arts | 2004 |
Queen's College, Oxford, England | Summer Honor's Program | 2003 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Provisors | Importance of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage | 2017 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Wrongful Death | $1,775,000 |
Auto v. Auto | $1,000,000 |
Trip and Fall on City Sidewalk | $400,000 |
Trip and Fall on Dangerous Step just outside Office Building | $500,000 |
Dog Bite | $162,500.00 |
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Gregory Shentwu, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 21, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Raffi is the ideal attorney a client would want. He is both fair and ethical, and has a very client based approach. He handles his cases aggressively and without fear of going to trial which he excels at. My clients have been more than happy with his representation.
Walter Hnot,, Car accident Attorney on Mar 21, 2017
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Raffi is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation.
Gregory Shentwu, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 21, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Raffi is the ideal attorney a client would want. He is both fair and ethical, and has a very client based approach. He handles his cases aggressively and without fear of going to trial which he excels at. My clients have been more than happy with his representation.
Walter Hnot,, Car accident Attorney on Mar 21, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Raffi is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation.
Brent Hardy, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 6, 2015
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I endorse Raffi without reservation. He is a skilled and knowledgeable attorney whose character is beyond reproach. I feel privileged to have an opportunity to recommend him.
James Newell, Wrongful death Attorney on Jul 17, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Silva Megerditchian, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 3, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Raffi is a professional--he is skilled, experienced and compassionate to his clients needs. Raffi knows his stuff, and anyone in his skilled hands is very lucky and will not be disappointed.
Antoine Williams, Unknown Attorney on Jun 10, 2015
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Raffi is skillful and passionate advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer without question.
Aryeh Leichter, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 1, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Stephen Rosen, Personal injury Attorney on May 27, 2015
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Ohanian is a great attorney.
Tomas Ross, General practice Attorney on Apr 22, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Malosack Berjis, Slip and fall accident Attorney on Apr 10, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Timothy Brown, Unknown Attorney on Apr 8, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
This lawyer is highly knowledgeable. I recommend him, without any reservation.
Hillary Jones, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 16, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with Mr. Ohanian on a number of matters, and would recommend him. His experience and personality make him a pleasure to work with and an asset to the legal profession. I endorse this lawyer.
Jacob Iloulian, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 15, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
David Fiol, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 12, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this thoughtful and community-minded lawyer.
Aryan Aliakbarzadeh, Slip and fall accident Attorney on Feb 27, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
John Kitta, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 25, 2015
Relationship: Other
I endorse Raffi Hagop Ohanian. He is a go to lawyer for Personal Injury cases in Southern California.
Gary Appleby, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 24, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Charles Reese, Unknown Attorney on Feb 11, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Alexander Knapp, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 10, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
H. Aalsberg, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 5, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. It is very clear from his experience and his contributions that he is extremely knowledgeable and highly competent. I wouldn't hesitate recommending him who needs a lawyer
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