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Hovanes Margarian
About Hovanes
Biography
Over 7 years! We exclusively litigate Auto Dealer Fraud, Lemon Law and Class Actions. Millions recovered against almost every major manufacturer and automobile dealership in CA. Prior to litigation Margarian founded and managed a auto dealership/brokerage, gaining inside knowledge of the automotive industry. He has litigated cases against Intel Corporation, Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc., Honda North America, Inc., Aston Martin Lagonda of North America, Inc., BMW of North America, LLC, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Keyes European, LLC, Rusnak Enterprises, LLC and Wells Fargo Auto Finance, Inc. From the working class to the corporate elite - if you have an issue related to your vehicle then you need to contact us. We bill at $500 per hour and make the dealer or manufacturer pay our fees. You get top notch representation at no out of pocket cost to you.
We would like to announce the 2014 Margarian Scholarship. The scholarship is rewarded to a select number of students for their academic and personal achievements. The scholarship application deadline is June 30, 2014.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Consumer Protection
50%
20 years | 1,100 cases
Lemon Law
50%
20 years | 1,100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
1%-40%
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Licensed in California for 19 years
State: California
Acquired: 2006
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Location
Law Offices of Hovanes Margarian
801 North Brand Blvd., Suite 210, Glendale, CA, 91203
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Posted by Ella Aram | October 23, 2013 | Lemon Law
Thanks for the hones evaluation and the WIN!
Bought a vehicle from a local dealership where they made me come back and resign the contract for a higher rate. Then the car started breaking down and giving me all kinds of problems. Mr. Margarian initially told me that minor problems with the radio and one check engine light would not get me a Lem...
Posted by Arthur | April 22, 2013 | Consumer Protection
Solid attorney who is very focused, specialized and the best
This is a busy attorney who handles consumer cases that 4 attorneys I approached did not take and 3 of them recommended Mr. Margarian. He is a great class action attorney but I wanted him to work on my case individually, which he agreed and got a great settlement after a solid fight. He and his ...
Posted by anonymous | April 05, 2011 | Consumer Protection
I Got What I Want Plus Some From the Cheating Dealership
We have purchased a vehicle from a local dealership for my daughter and spent quite a bit of our savings. Several month later I was stuck with a huge repair bill as a result of unknowingly purchasing a vehicle with a frame damage and rolled back odometer. At first the dealership claimed that the da...
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Experience
Honors
2011
Top 20 under 40 Attorney Award, Armenian Bar Association
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Founding Principal, The Law Offices of Hovanes Margarian
2003 - 2008
Co-Founder, General Manager and later General Counsel, AutoIntel Nationwide Vehicle Sales & Leasing
Associations
American Bar Association
San Fernando Valley Bar Association
State Bar of California
Beverly Hills Bar Association
Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles
San Gabriel Valley Bar Association
Santa Monica Bar Association
Pasadena Bar Association
Armenian Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
NON-DISCLOSURE OF PREVIOUS USE AS A RENTAL
$25,838.19
NON-DISCLOSURE OF PRIOR USE AS A TAXI
$45,000
NON-DISCLOSURE OF FRAME DAMAGE, LEGAL MALPRACTICE INVOLVING A DEALER FRAUD CASE
$75,000
DEALER FRAUD – NON-DISCLOSURE OF FRAME DAMAGE
$23,850.00
LEMON LAW CASES
Full refunds according to the CA Lemon Law
Education
2006
University of Southern California Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
University of Southern California
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2011
PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE JURIS DOCTORATE DEGREE
THE JURIS DOCTORATE DEGREE
Publications
2011
Private
Guide to Vehicle Leasing
2007
Private
The CA Lemon Law
Languages
English
Armenian
Russian
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
End of car lease issues?
17 Aug 2019
Q&A
I want out of the car loan. I'm buyer& other person is the co-buyer. What can happen if we go to court? We had verbal agreement!
19 Jun 2018
Q&A
Do I have a lawsuit when I get a car from Carhop(used car dealer), the car doesn’t come with smog & alternator problems FAST?
10 Mar 2018
Legal Guides
Video Legal Guide
Used Vehicles and the CA Lemon Law - what if you were not the original owner?
16 Jun 2011
Video Legal Guide
CA Lemon Law Remedies - what can a consumer expect to recover when making a lemon law claim?
16 Jun 2011
Video Legal Guide
Defective Vehicles Which Fall Outside the Lemon Law Presumption Terms
16 Jun 2011