A&T Legal Group is happy to announce its merger with the
Law Office of Barry S. Bernstein!
Edwin Ayrapetyan
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts
University of Southern California
Juris Doctorate
Whittier Law School
BAR ADMISSIONS
State Bar of California; United States District Court, Central and Southern Districts of California.
MEMBERSHIPS
- Los Angeles Bar Association
- Beverly Hills Bar Association
- Armenian Bar Association
- San Fernando Valley Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Partner
Edwin Ayrapetyan is a founding partner of A&T Legal Group. Edwin began his legal career at a young age by law clerking at various litigation law firms throughout Southern California.
Edwin attended the University of Southern California, where he was actively involved in the political and legal arenas. Edwin worked with many organizations to better educate Los Angeles citizens regarding their civil and legal rights. This included preparing necessary legal documentation and aiding in representation for underrepresented individuals in Los Angeles County.
Through these forums, Edwin worked with top City leaders, specifically Los Angeles City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo and Carmen Trutanich. At the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office, Edwin acquired civil litigation skills from the top Los Angeles City Attorneys. Edwin aided Los Angeles City Attorneys in defending multi-million-dollar lawsuits against the City of Los Angeles. These included complex civil litigation cases regarding Municipality Law. As such, Edwin can anticipate legal defense strategies in order to put forth a strong and solid case for his clients. Edwin is well versed in civil and business litigation, estate planning, and personal injury.
Edwin is a recognized member of The American Bar Association and The San Fernando Valley Bar Association. Edwin has been awarded by The Lawyers of Distinction for his ‘Excellence in the Practice of Law’ in 2018 and 2019.
Arutyun Art Topchyan
Partner
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts
University of California, Irvine
Juris Doctorate
Whittier Law School, Magna Cum Laude
BAR ADMISSIONS
State Bar of California; United States District Court, Central and Southern Districts of California; United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
MEMBERSHIPS
- Los Angeles Bar Association
- Beverly Hills Bar Association
- Armenian Bar Association
- Consumer Attorneys Association of California (CAALA)
Arutyun Topchyan is a founding partner of A&T Legal Group. Arutyun, or “Art”, began his legal career at the Law Offices of Geragos & Geragos, where he worked on various types of high-profile criminal and civil matters. While at Geragos & Geragos, Art gained valuable experience in all aspects of the legal field under the guidance of experienced trial attorneys. He worked on several high-profile cases including the Scott Peterson, Michael Jackson, Nathaniel “Nate Dogg” Hale, Winona Ryder, and the NY Life/AXA life insurance cases.
Art also clerked for the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, assisting in the prosecution of sexual assault cases as well as working in the misdemeanor and felony charging units. There, he gained valuable experience and insight into the inner working of the District Attorney’s office while getting significant courtroom experience.
Art was also an associate at the Law Offices of Theodore F. Monroe, where he was able to expand his legal knowledge and skill in the areas of business transactions and litigation.
Art also worked as an associate and trial attorney at the Law Offices of Richard M. Foster, one of the preeminent trial attorneys in California. There, Art gained significant litigation experience in representing clients in business litigation, personal injury, criminal law, and unlawful detainers helping clients achieve several multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. Art tried multiple cases in the Los Angeles Superior Court, including a several month complex civil business trial in the Los Angeles Superior Court. Art has also successfully argued in front of the California Court of Appeals.
Barry S. Bernstein
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts
UCLA
Juris Doctorate
Loyola University School of Law, Magna Cum Laude
BAR ADMISSIONS
State Bar of California; United States District Court, Central and Southern Districts of California.
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