About Armen
Armen Kiramijyan followed an unconventional route into the courtroom. He studied economics at the University of Southern California, earning both a bachelor’s degree and an MBA, and later added a law degree from California Western School of Law. The combination of economics training and legal education shapes the way he approaches disputes. He looks for patterns in records. He focuses on the argument that will matter to judges.
Kiramijyan began his legal career after law school and moved into litigation that reached appellate panels and federal tribunals. Over time he carved out work in appeals and federal practice. He spends much of his time writing briefs and preparing for oral argument. He also handles the preliminary motions and jurisdictional questions that determine whether a case will be heard on the merits.
He is admitted to practice in California and before several federal appellate courts, including the Federal Circuit, the Ninth Circuit, and the D.C. Circuit. Those admissions allow him to follow a matter through trial courts into the appellate phase without interruption. In briefing and argument he aims to present concise issue statements and to marshal the record efficiently. Judges and opposing counsel often face long administrative records; his practice is to reduce complexity to a few decisive points.
Kiramijyan’s background in economics and business informs his approach to legal problems. He treats damages calculations, regulatory records, and contract disputes as numerical puzzles as well as legal ones. That perspective can change the shape of appellate strategy. He tends to break large questions into smaller legal and factual components, then test each component against precedent and the record.
He practices at KAASS LAW, where he represents clients in appeals and related federal matters. His work ranges from drafting appellate briefs to arguing before circuit panels. He also counsels trial lawyers on preserving issues for appeal, ensuring that record development aligns with potential appellate strategies.
Those who work with him describe a methodical approach to litigation. He emphasizes preparation, clarity in briefing, and efficiency in presenting oral argument. He continues to develop appellate strategies suited to the circuits in which he practices. He practices appellate and federal litigation at KAASS LAW.
