Overall Rating
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4.9 /5.0
17 Client Reviews
About Mark
Biography
Mark D. Apelian is an advocate for personal injury victims and a bane to defense attorneys throughout the state of California. For the past 31 years, Mark's relentless dedication to achieving the maximum possible award for a client either at the negotiation table or in a courtroom has gained the attention of other lawyers and the gratitude of many clients and their families. Mark recently obtained a gross jury verdict from a 12 member jury in Victorville, CA for one of his clients in excess of $3.8 million dollars after the doctor who had been treating his client at a local hospital caused him considerable harm by ignoring him and the complaints he was voicing to hospital staff while still under his care. The doctor in question further made it known that he would "never offer a penny" to our client. Mr. Apelian was clearly able to persuade a small hometown jury to the contrary. He was also able to obtain nearly another $400,000 from the hospital as well.
Mark's drive to practice Personal Injury law stems from a simple belief: that good people who have been injured through someone else's negligence deserve a good result. Mark feels that it is a privilege to protect his clients' interests and has had the pleasure of helping many individuals receive the compensation that is rightfully theirs. In recognition of his seven-figure verdicts, Mark was admitted into the Million Dollar Advocates Circle which is a prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United Stateswhere Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million dollar verdicts for their clients. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. Mark has also achieved a AVVO "Superb" rating.
Based on his tenacity and success in the courtroom, Mark has drawn the pointed attention of the Press. Los Angeles Magazine and the Southern California Super Lawyers publication have recognized Mark's superior legal abilities for each of their past 18 years by deeming him as one of few Southern California's Super Lawyers®. In 2020, Mark was recognized for having obtained a jury verdict that made The Top 50 Verdicts in all of California! Mark was also nominated as one of the "10 Best" Attorneys for the state of California by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, was nominated as a candidate forTrial Lawyer of the Year in 2011, 2013 and 2020, was designated to be one of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers for multiple years,was recognized for his excellence in Personal Injury Law by the Lawyers of Distinction organization in 2019-2021, was listed in recognized for his Excellence and Achievements by the Southern California Legal Community as one of its Top Lawyers, Was Listed in Los Angeles Magazine as their chosen Top Lawyers for 2020-2021 and his firm has received multiple "10 Best" Client Satisfaction Awards for their excellence.
In addition to his litigation practice, Mark has also volunteered himself out as a Mediator, where he assists others in trying to informally resolve their conflicts, and has lectured before the Los Angeles County Bar Association in this regard.
Awards
- Southern California Super Lawyers, 2004 – 2021
- Nominated as a Candidate for Trial Lawyer of the Year, Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles, 2011, 2013 & 2020
- Los Angeles Magazine's chosen Top Lawyers from 2004 through 2021
- Recognized for having made the Top 50 Jury Verdicts for 2020 list for the entire State of California
- multiple 10 Best" Client Satisfaction Awards
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Automobile Accidents, Wroingful Death, Slip/Trip & Falls, Truck & Bus Accidents, Medical Malpractice
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Car Accident
25%
Motorcycle Accident
25%
Personal Injury
25%
37 years
Slip and Fall Accident
25%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-40%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 6 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 35 years
State: California
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Apelian Mark Attorney at Law
(818) 514-7780
Mobile
28632 Roadside Drive Suite 200, Agoura Hills, CA, 91301
BRYMANandAPELIAN.comMark David Apelian's Reviews
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Posted by Joel | August 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
My Experience with Mr. Apelian
I wanted to share my experience with Mr. Apelian as amazing/superb. I was in a serious accident on the 101 freeway and was referred to an different attorney by a former coworker. After a few months I noticed that the attention needed was not obtained by the current legal representation I had requeste...
Posted by Eric | July 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
THE VERY BEST!
I would never TRUST another Attorney with my case. Unfortunately, I have been in 3 bad accidents in the last 7 years. In my last one, nobody wanted to represent me because I was already too damaged. The many different lawyers I called and left messages for Never called me back. Their staff said “our...
Posted by William | January 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
VERY HONEST
This Attorney is a real people person and simplifies the process. If he sees or thinks that you are being screwed by the insurance company, he will most likely get involved regardless of the size of your case. Other attorneys told me my case was too small for them or that they didn’t have the time. ...
Posted by John | December 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
He really IS The Best attorney
Mark did a great job for me and my wife. Always returning my calls and making us feel like our case was more special than everyone else's. He would call me late at night, sometimes on the weekend and while traveling in his car when necessary. His office is very beautiful as well. He did not let t...
Posted by Ben Z | July 7, 2015
WOW... A GREAT LAWYER FOR MY WIFE
I HIRED LAWYER MARK APELIAN TO REPRESENT MY WIFE WHEN SHE TRIPPED AND FELL AT A STORE. MR. APELIAN WAS NOT THE FIRST LAWYER I CALLED. THE OTHER ATTORNEYS EITHER DID NOT RETURN MY CALL OR SAID THAT MY WIFE'S CASE WAS TOO HARD TO PROVE. ONE SAID HE WOULD TAKE MY CASE IF I PAID ALL OF THE COSTS UPFRONT...
Mark David Apelian's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Master may be an understatement for Mark. He is utterly skilled, knowledgable, fights for his clients, and his results are amazing. I trust him and use him for all my personal injury matters--he is truly amazing."
"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."
"I have worked as an adversary against Mr. Apelian on serious personal injury matters. He is a very effective highly experienced attorney who is dedicated to his client, and also conducts himself honorably in all regards."
"Mr. Apelian is a top notch plaintiff's litigator."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Southern California Super Lawyer, Southern California Super Lawyers
2014
Top California Attorneys, Los Angeles Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Top California Attorneys, Los Angeles Magazine
2013
Southern California Super Lawyer, Southern California Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Top California Attorneys, Los Angeles Magazine
2012
Southern California Super Lawyer, Southern California Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Southern California Super Lawyer, Southern California Super Lawyers
2011
Top California Attorneys, Los Angeles Magazine
2010
Southern California Super Lawyer, Southern California Super Lawyers
2010
Top California Attorneys, Los Angeles Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Southern California Super Lawyer, Southern California Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Top California Attorneys, Los Angeles Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Top California Attorneys, Los Angeles Magazine
2008
Southern California Super Lawyers, California Super Lawyers
2007
Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Top California Attorneys, Los Angeles Magazine
2006
One of Southern California's Super Lawyers, California Super Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Southern California Super Lawyers
2005
Top Attorneys In California, Los Angeles Magazine
2004
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2004
Southern California Super Lawyers, Southern California Super Lawyers
2004
Top California Attorneys, Los Angeles Magazine
Work Experience
1990 - Present
ATTORNEY AT LAW, Law Office of BRYMAN & APELIAN
Associations
1990 - Present
Consumer Attorney Association of Los AngelesSustaining Member
1990 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
1990 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association BarristersMember
1990 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
THE MILLION DOLLAR ADVOCATES FORUM
Attorney Member
SEVEN FIGURE LAWYERS
Attorney Member
Education
N/A
University of La Verne College of Law
N/A
California State University, Northridge
N/A
University of California - Los Angeles
Publications
2014
LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE
CALAFORNIA'S SUPER LAWYER
2013
LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE
CALAFORNIA'S SUPER LAWYER
2012
LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE
CALAFORNIA'S SUPER LAWYER
2011
LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE
CALAFORNIA'S SUPER LAWYER
2010
LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE
CALAFORNIA'S SUPER LAWYER
2009
LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE
CALAFORNIA'S SUPER LAWYER
2008
LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE
CALAFORNIA'S SUPER LAWYER
2007
WEST GROUP PUBLICATIONS
Driver Rear-Ended, Suffers Back Injury, Damages
2006
LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE
CALAFORNIA'S SUPER LAWYER
2005
LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE
CALAFORNIA'S SUPER LAWYER
2004
LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE
CALAFORNIA'S SUPER LAWYER
1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Grandmother Sues City, and Wins!
Languages
English
Armenian
Spanish
Farsi
Activity
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Q&A
I just bit into my cereal and found a tooth I nearly threw up what do I do?
06 Feb 2014
Q&A
Do personal injury attorneys prefer referral to chiropractors or orthopedic surgeons?
01 Feb 2014