Raffi Hagop Ohanian

Raffi Hagop Ohanian

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Pasadena, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Slip and Fall Accident ... +3 more

140 South Lake Avenue, Suite 208, Pasadena, CA

About Raffi

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Brain Injury 10%

18 years

10%
Car Accident 10%

18 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Thon, Beck, Vanni, Callahan & Powell

140 South Lake Avenue, Suite 208, Pasadena, CA, 91101

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Raffi Hagop Ohanian's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

41 Client Reviews

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Posted by Gina | March 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Highly recommend Raffi Ohanian

The best referral I was ever given was to the Law Firm of Thon, Beck, Vanni, Callahan & Powell. It was such a pleasure working with such a professional, my lawyer Raffi Ohanian during such a stressful time in my life. My concerns were always addressed compassionately and in a timely manner. Raffi w...as extremely knowledgable in personal injury law, worked non-stop, diligently, keeping me informed through the whole process. I am very thankful to him and his team for an excellent outcome. I will be forever grateful and recommend him to anyone who needs an excellent lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Thank you, Raffi!

Raffi is an extremely professional, knowledgeable, experienced, understanding, effective and efficient attorney. He is friendly, succinct and a god send in difficult and frustrating circumstances. I hadn’t planned on requiring an attorney for the injuries I sustained in a vehicle accident (that was... not my fault) and when I realized that the insurance company wasn’t handling the situation properly, I presented my case to Raffi, who swiftly handled the difficult parties, allowing me to focus more on my healthful recovery.

Posted by Diane | March 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Personal Injury - Auto Accident

I would highly recommend Mr. Ohanian to anyone seeking representation for a personal injury case. We hired Raffi Ohanian to represent us for a automobile accident. Throughout the process Raffi was professional, very responsive, considerate and thorough. He relieved a lot of stress and apprehension... when we were unable to deal with anything but our injuries. Raffi was appropriately aggressive in his approach and how to proceed through the process. He offered excellent guidance throughout the process and we are very pleased with how the case resolved.

Posted by Leda | March 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Raffi Is Amazing!

Raffi has been amazing throughout this whole process. He is extremely supportive and efficient! I was completely lost when I had my accident and not knowing what to expect. He understood what I was going through and made sure that he carried the stress so I didn't have to.

Posted by Michael | April 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Outstanding legal representation for my persional injury (bike accident)

If you're looking for a truly honest lawyer to represent you vigorously and with a sense of urgency in your personal injury case then you should not hesitate to contact Raffi Ohanian. I had a fairly serious accident whereby the driver of a parked car opened his door as I rode by, which forced me to c...rash and seriously injure my knee. The injury occurred on a Friday evening and I was rushed by ambulance to the ER. I contacted attorney Ohanian on the following Monday morning. It was my first time dealing with a lawyer in this way and I confess to having some trepidation based upon all of the stories and stereotypes one hears about personal injury lawyers. Raffi shattered that perception from the very first moment I spoke to him on the phone. He was very responsive to my call and quickly set up an appointment to meet with me that morning in his office on East Green Street. Upon meeting him I was immediately impressed by his calm and very respectful demeanor. He is a straight shooter and I appreciated the way that he clearly described my options and the possible legal scenarios that cold play out once we understood the full extent of my injuries. I was also impressed when he told me that he would take my case no matter what, even if it didn't turn out to be wasn't a suit involving a lot of money. Whatever the outcome, there would be damages to sue for and he was still very willing to represent me, no matter what. An injury like this was a major disruption to my life, which brought me a great deal of worry and stress. I wasn't getting around very easily was also in limbo while awaiting MRI results and a professional assessment of my internal injuries. There is a lot to be said for the relief one obtains when you have an attorney like Raffi take charge of your case. The last thing I needed to do was to call and negotiate with the other party's insurance company on my own behalf! I was able to concentrate on doctor's visits, healing, and getting on with my life and career with the assurance that Raffi was working hard on my case. Raffi quickly opened up a case file and provided me with detailed instructions of all the information and documents he needed. I furnished him with pictures of my injury (some taken while sitting in the ER), in addition to any documents, bills, and other legal documents that he requested me to complete. From there on out Raffi remained in touch from time to time as the case progressed. I always made sure to quickly provide him with whatever information he requested and/or furnish any new bills that I received that my insurance didn't immediately cover. In my case I was thankfully able to avoid surgery. Raffi was able to settle my case out of court in about 4 months time, which is reasonably quick in the grand scheme of things. I was both relieved and very pleased with the amount of the settlement that he was able to negotiate on my behalf. If you are looking for legal support and the peace of mind from a no-nonsense, honest, and caring attorney in the Pasadena area then Raffi Ohanian is your man. Trust me, you will not be disappointed. -Michael M. (Pasadena, CA)

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Raffi Hagop Ohanian's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gregory Shentwu

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 21

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."

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Walter Hnot,

Car accident lawyer | Mar 21

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"Raffi is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."

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Brent Hardy

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 06

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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."

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James Newell

Wrongful death lawyer | Jul 17

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Silva Megerditchian

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 03

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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."

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Antoine Williams

Unknown lawyer | Jun 10

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"Raffi is skillful and passionate advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer without question."

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Aryeh Leichter

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 01

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Rosen

Personal injury lawyer | May 27

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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Ohanian is a great attorney."

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Tomas Ross

General practice lawyer | Apr 22

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Malosack Berjis

Slip and fall accident lawyer | Apr 10

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Timothy Brown

Unknown lawyer | Apr 08

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"This lawyer is highly knowledgeable. I recommend him, without any reservation."

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Hillary Jones

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 16

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"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."

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Jacob Iloulian

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 15

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Fiol

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 12

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"I endorse this thoughtful and community-minded lawyer."

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Aryan Aliakbarzadeh

Slip and fall accident lawyer | Feb 27

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Kitta

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 25

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"I endorse Raffi Hagop Ohanian. He is a go to lawyer for Personal Injury cases in Southern California."

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Gary Appleby

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 24

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Charles Reese

Unknown lawyer | Feb 11

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexander Knapp

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 10

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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H. Aalsberg

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 05

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"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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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2018

Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine

2018

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine

2016

Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine

2015

Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine

2014

Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine

2013

Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine

Work Experience

2009 - 2014

Senior Associate, Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman, LLP

2007 - 2009

Associate Attorney, Carroll, Kelly, Trotter Franzen & McKenna

2006 - 2007

Law Clerk, Los Angeles City Attorney's Office

2006 - 2007

Law Clerk, Carpenter & Zuckerman

Associations

2014 - Present

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Member

2012 - Present

Pasadena Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Armenian Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

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

Auto v. Auto

$525,000

Auto v. Auto

1,000,000

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Education

2007

Southwestern University School of Law

J.D.

2004

Loyola Marymount University

Bachelor of Arts

2003

Queen's College, Oxford, England

Summer Honor's Program

Speaking Engagements

2017

Provisors

Importance of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage

Publications

2015

Southwestern Law School Raffi Ohanian Joins Thon Beck

2014

Wood Smith Trial Results Raffi Ohanian Obtains Trial Results

Languages

Armenian

English

Spanish

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