About Eric Michael
Eric Michael Kapigian is a partner at Michael Sullivan & Associates LLP, located at 7120 N Whitney Ave, Suite 105 in Fresno, California. He has been practicing law in California since 2005, bringing nearly two decades of experience to his clients. The firm specializes in estate planning and workers' compensation cases throughout the Central Valley, serving clients that includes self-insured employers, insurance carriers, and public entities. In 2005, Kapigian earned his Juris Doctor from San Joaquin College of Law, where he distinguished himself as a finalist for Best Brief in the George A. Hopper Moot Court Competition.
Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor of Science at California State University, Fresno, in 2001. His academic achievements laid a solid foundation for his legal career — As a result, the attorney can develop effective strategies in complex legal matters. Most of Kapigian's caseload focuses on workers' compensation — He is adept at crafting legal strategies for discovery, investigation, conferences, and trials. His responsibilities also include analyzing medical reporting and complex medical records, as well as resolving lien issues that may arise during litigation. This specialized knowledge allows him to handle the details of workers' compensation law effectively, ensuring that his clients receive the best possible representation.
Before joining Michael Sullivan & Associates, Kapigian served as an associate attorney at Campagne & Campagne in Fresno. There, he practiced employment and labor law, specializing in agricultural business cases. His work involved addressing wage-and-hour disputes and claims under the Private Attorney General Act (PAGA). He also represented clients in various real estate and easement disputes, crop loss claims, and estate planning matters. His experience extends to proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board, the state Agricultural Labor Relations Board, and the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, where he developed a understanding of labor-related issues.
Kapigian began his legal career as a law clerk at William M — Krieg & Associates in Fresno. In that role, he conducted research, drafted legal documents, and assisted in discovery, primarily in the field of consumer law. His early experiences laid the groundwork for his current practice — This lets the attorney build a knowledge of various legal disciplines. He is a member of the State Bar of California and holds the distinction of being a Bar-Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law, further solidifying his expertise in this critical area of legal practice.
