About Gerard V.
Gerard V. Kassabian is a California-licensed attorney admitted to the State Bar in 2002, holding. He is the founder and managing attorney of the Law Offices of Gerard V. Kassabian APC, a professional corporation established in 2010, located in Sherman Oaks, California. The firm specializes in estate and tax planning, trust administration and litigation, probate administration, family law, real estate transactions and litigation, business entity formation and litigation, and trademark applications.
Mr. Kassabian earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Southwestern Law School in 2001, where he served as an associate editor of the Southwestern Law Review. He furthered his legal education by obtaining a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Estate Planning from the University of Miami School of Law in 2002, a program closely associated with the Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning. Additionally, he holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Administration with an emphasis in Real Estate Finance and Political Science from the University of Southern California, both completed in 1993.
Mr. Kassabian's practice encompasses a wide range of legal areas, including estate and tax planning, trust administration and litigation, probate administration, family law, real estate transactions and litigation, business entity formation and litigation, and trademark applications. He represents high-net-worth families in matters related to trusts and estates, family law, real estate, and business law. His experience spans all stages of legal proceedings, from initial consultations and negotiations to complex litigation and appeals.
Throughout his career, Mr. Kassabian has been admitted to practice before all California State Courts and the United States District Court for the Central District of California. He has been recognized for his contributions to the legal community, serving as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Armenian Bar Association and as a board member of the Southwestern Law School Alumni Association. His firm, the Law Offices of Gerard V. Kassabian APC, was established on November 8, 2010, and is located at 15260 Ventura Blvd, Suite 960, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403.
Mr. Kassabian is an active member of the Armenian Bar Association, serving as Chairman of the Board of Governors. He is also a board member of the Southwestern Law School Alumni Association and has been involved with the West Hollywood Sheriff's Booster Club, House of Lebanon, and Artsakh Development Group. He is fluent in Armenian, English, and Spanish, enabling him to serve a diverse clientele effectively.