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Licensed in California for 31 years
State: California
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
State Compensation Insurance Fund
Complex Legal Unit/Appellate, Glendale, CA, 91203
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Agavni Gina Hogtanian's Reviews
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Posted by Panos | December 19, 2012
EXCELLENT LAWYER!
Gina represented me and my husband in a case for breach of residential lease involving legal issues of first impression. She defeated defense motions and we ultimately won a judgment against the defendant, as well as regain possession of our property. The law and the facts were both complicated, an...
Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2012
MIRACLE WORKER!
Gina was a lifesaver. She did an outstanding job knocking out a lawsuit for alleged quiet title and declaratory relief for me in a commercial real estate context. Within three months, the case was over. She won on a demurrer motion, without the other side being allowed to change their complaint, d...
Posted by David | December 12, 2011
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My brother and I had to pleasure to retaining Ms. Hogtanian for two matters. In my case, it was a very hard fought legal matter which required a detailed knowledge of the law. Ms. Hogtanian excelled, not only in her knowledge of the law, but her draftsmanship of complex motions and oppositions. I ...
Agavni Gina Hogtanian's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I endorse this lawyer. She is extremely knowledgeable, professional and a great communicator."
"Gina is an active and respected member of her legal community and is an absolute pleasure to be around. I endorse this lawyer."
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"Gina is my "go to" attorney for appeal-related questions and referrals. She's also rather personable. She has my endorsement."
"I endorse this lawyer. We often collaborate on difficult motions and/or appeals. Simply stated, there is no one better, prompter and more thorough for anything complex with above average legal difficulty."
"Gina is very professional, reliable and knowledgeable. She is also very kind and personable and I am confident that any client would feel at ease in trusting her to handle their case."
"Ms. Hogtanian is an outstanding personal injury advocate. I commend her to anyone with a car, motorcycle or truck accident or a wrongful death claim. She is superb"
"Although Ms. Hogtanian is new to Avvo I have known her for many years. Her Avvo answers are consistently accurate, analytic and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client would want in hiring an attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. An excellent attorney who will fight for your rights."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Top Attorney 2014, Pasadena Magazine
2013
Top Contributor, Employment Law, Avvo
2013
Top Attorney 2013, Pasadena Magazine
2004
SuperLawyers' Rising Star in Civil Litigation, SuperLawyers
1992
American Jurisprudence Award - Advanced Legal Research & Writing, Bankroft-Whitney
1992
Moot Court Advocacy Achievement Certificate, Whittier Moot Court Honors Board
1992
Dean's Honor List, Whittier Law School
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Counsel, Appellate/Complex, State Compensation Insurance Fund
2006 - Present
Owner/Principal Attorney, Law Offices of A. Gina Hogtanian
1995 - 2006
Associate, Partner, Acker, Kowalick & Whipple
1994 - 1994
Attorney, Pasadena City Attorney's office
1992 - 1992
Judicial Extern, Chambers of Magistrate Judge Joseph Reichmann
1992 - 1992
Law Clerk, Federal Trade Commission
1989 - 1990
Law Clerk, Folger & Levin
1986 - 1986
Congressional Intern, Congressman Richard Lehman's Office, Washington D.C.
Associations
2013 - Present
Glendale Bar AssociationBoard Member
2013 - Present
The Esquire NetworkModerator
2012 - Present
Women Lawyers Association of Los AngelesMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Dismissal of civil RICO, Fraud and Mail Fraud causes of action against three individual defendants
Defense Judgment in gender and national origin-based discrimination and harassment against a restaurant corporation and one of its executives.
The California Supreme Court reversed Court of Appeal's decision
Education
2004
Certificate of Training for Mediation and Negotiation
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Armenian
Russian
French
Activity
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Legal Answers
If I sue for sexual harassment and lose, do I have to pay the opposing side's attorneys' fees or costs?
28 Jan 2013
IS THE SC-135 FORM IN CALIFORNIA ALL I NEED TO FILE FOR VACATING A DEFAULT JUDGMENT?
27 Jan 2013
Can I serve a request of admission to a non-party?
08 Jan 2013