Katie Melik-Stepanyan
Los Angeles Personal Injury & Civil Rights Attorney
Recovered for Our Clients
Every case built for trial, not for a quick settlement.
Biography
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Katie is a trial attorney who represents individuals and families in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. She has recovered millions of dollars for her clients through multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements, and prepares every case as if it is going to trial. Her practice spans catastrophic automobile and pedestrian accidents, wrongful death, premises liability, products liability, and roadway design defect cases, as well as medical malpractice, elder abuse and neglect, sexual abuse, bullying, and civil rights matters.
A skilled legal writer, Katie has extensive experience in law and motion practice, including dispositive motions, motions to exclude expert testimony, and pretrial motions that shape how a case is tried.
Katie is dedicated to securing the maximum recovery available for each client while holding individuals, public entities, and corporations accountable for the harm they cause. She understands that her clients are often facing the most difficult moments of their lives, and she pursues every case with the preparation and persistence those moments demand, both at the negotiating table and in the courtroom.
Outside the office, Katie loves spending time with her husband and their family.
Holding individuals, public entities, and corporations accountable for the harm they cause.
At a Glance
Legal Career
Before advocating for the injured, Katie was a civil litigation defense attorney at a national law firm. She successfully defended, represented, and advised corporate entities and some of the nation's largest insurance companies on various matters involving risk for exposure and liability. Now, Katie uses her unique defense background and experience to protect the interests and rights of those who have been harmed and seriously injured.
Education & Training
While attending law school, Katie was selected as Chair of the Trial Advocacy Honors Program and participated in various trial competitions across the state. She was a member of the Southwestern Journal of International Law and served as a Certified Law Clerk for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, Preliminary Hearings Division. Because of her commitment to learning and training to pursue a career as an effective trial attorney, Southwestern's Dean selected Katie as the recipient of the "Excellence in Preparation for Trial Practice" Award from the American Board of Trial Advocates, a distinguished award presented to only one student from each graduating class. After graduating from law school, Katie continued to sharpen her trial skills by participating in the highly recognized American Board of Trial Advocates Fellowship. Katie's diverse experience, including working behind the bench and with both criminal and civil trial attorneys, gives her a unique insight into all aspects of litigation.
Why Referring Attorneys Partner With Us
We take the case, but you keep the relationship. You can expect proactive updates, absolute transparency, and zero ghosting. Most importantly, there are no substitutions—the lawyer who signs the case tries the case.
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