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Gerard V Kassabian

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  • Sherman Oaks, CA
  • Licensed for 16 years
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About Gerard

Please contact me for the following legal services: 

  • Trusts and estates;
  • Probate;
  • Real estate;
  • Business law; and
  • Civil litigation.  

Additional legal services offered in our office include:

  • Personal injury;
  • Marriage dissolution (divorce); and
  • Custody disputes.

 

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Gerard V. Kassabian, Esq.

Practice areas

OtherBusinessReal estateDivorce and separationEstate planning
  1. Estate planning: 30%

    Draft and amend estate planning documents including Revocable (Living) and Irrevocable Trusts, Wills, Power of Attorney for Finances & Healthcare (Healthcare Directives), and all related Probate or Trust administration and litigation matters. Conservatorship and Guardianship petitions.

  2. Divorce and separation: 25%

    Divorce and Child Custody.

  3. Real estate: 15%

    Advice and representation for Purchase Transactions, Lease Negotiations, Unlawful Detainer Actions (Evictions), Breach of Lease Agreements, 1031 Exchanges and related litigation matters.

  4. Business: 10%

    Create, Maintain, Transfer, and Dissolve Business Entities including Corporations, Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies. Filing of Non-Profit Organization Status 501(c)3.

  1. Litigation: 10%

  2. Trademark application: 10%

    File and amend Trademark applications with the USPTO.

Languages spoken

Armenian, Spanish

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Contact

15260 Ventura Blvd., Suite 960
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Law Offices of Gerard V. Kassabian, A Professional Corporation

15260 Ventura Blvd., Suite 960
Sherman Oaks, CA, 91403

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive200211/04/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Law ReviewSouthwestern University School of Law1999
Dean's ListUSC1997
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyLaw Offices of Gerard V. Kassabian, a Professional Corporation2010 - Present
Associate AttorneyAstor & Phillips, a Professional Law Corporation2006 - 2010
Law ClerkU.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California2001 - 2001
Summer AssociateLewis D'Amato Brisbois & Bisgaard2000 - 2000
Law ClerkU.S. District Court, Central District of California1999 - 1999
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Armenian Bar AssociationChairman of the Board of Governors2018 - Present
Golden State BankBoard Member2014 - Present
Society of Trust and Estate PractitionersPracticing Attorney2011 - Present
Southwestern Law School Alumni AssociationBoard Member2009 - Present
Armenian Bar AssociationMember1998 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Southwestern University Law ReviewCase Summary - Employment Law2001
Southwestern University Law ReviewCase Summary - Legal Ethics2001
Professional Liability Update, Lewis, D’Amato, Brisbois & Bisgaard, LLPFederal Trial Judge's Duty as 'Gatekeeper' to Exclude Unreliable Expert Opinion Testimony1999
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Miami School of LawLL.M - Master of Laws in Estate Planning2002
Southwestern Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor2001
University of Southern CaliforniaBA - Bachelor of Arts1998
University of Southern CaliforniaBS - Bachelor of Science1997
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Continuing EducationEstate Planning and Asset Protection for Dental Professionals2013
Mid-Year MeetingEstate Planning and Asset Protection for Medical Professionals2012
ANC-Professional Network Lecture SeriesSecuring Your Financial Future2009

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Superb, extremely knowledgeable and ethical attorney

Posted by anonymousSat May 11 2013

Mr. Kassabian exceeded my expectations. From the moment I consulted with him, I felt at ease and knew I found the right attorney for me. He took the time to explain the importance of an estate plan. He was patient, understanding and caring when answering my questions. He was thorough and helped me navigate different scenarios. Because I have a high net worth estate, he carefully explained the consequences of estate, gift, property and income taxes. He was also able to assist me with my real estate and corporate assets. He created an estate plan that protected my assets for my loved ones. Because of his real estate and corporate transactions experience, I also retained him to handle other matters not related to my estate plan. I strongly recommend Mr. Kassabian. He's one of the best attorneys I know.

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Arthur Ilangesyan, Personal injury Attorney on May 13, 2016
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Arthur Ilangesyan, Personal injury Attorney on May 13, 2016
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Karlo Nebres, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 11, 2015
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I know Gerard as being ethical and very knowledgeable. I would recommend him to my parents and brother. I love my family, so in my book that's the biggest compliment you can give someone.

Bruce Abel, Litigation Attorney on Jun 18, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I have known and worked with Gerard Kassabian for a number of years. He is a brilliant lawyer, dedicated to his clients, ethical, and diligent in all aspects of his practice. I highly recommend him for business and estate planning matters.

Caspar Jivalagian, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 15, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Arek Nizamian, Immigration Attorney on Dec 10, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Great reputation in the legal community.

Alex Grigorians, Real estate Attorney on Jul 11, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mr. Kassabian is a superbly talented attorney. He is an effective and practical problem solver and an asset to our legal community. I endorse Mr. Kassabian, without reservation.

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