Appellate Specialist And Seasoned Business Litigator
Attorney Zareh Jaltorossian is certified as a Specialist
in Appellate Law by the California State Bar Board of
Legal Specialization. He is also a seasoned business
litigator with more than 20 years of experience working
closely with companies and corporations of all sizes.
Zareh’s appellate practice focuses on appeals and interlocutory writs in state and federal courts.
He has handled and argued numerous appeals across a
broad range of substantive areas, including state tax,
product liability, employment, business litigation,
commercial real estate, health/managed care litigation,
and consumer class actions. Additionally, Attorney
Jaltorossian works closely with trial attorneys at all
stages of litigation to advise them regarding record
preservation issues and to assist with the preparation
of complex motions, including dispositive and post-trial
motions, all with the goal of maximizing the chances of
success on appeal.
Our law firm and our clients can also call upon Zareh
for his broad and deep experience as a business
litigator. He has personally litigated lawsuits
involving partnerships, commercial real estate
conflicts, employment matters, and consumer class
actions, building a history of success.
Big Firm Power With Small Firm Accessibility And
Personalized Customer Service
After attending UCLA and UCLA Law School, Zareh spent
the vast majority of his career at two prestigious,
global law firms. For every case he accepts, Zareh
brings "big firm" experience and insight while also
providing our clients the benefits of “small firm”
representation, like competitive hourly rates and a
personalized approach to casework.
Externships With Federal Court Judges
To round out his legal career, Attorney Jaltorossian has
extern for Judge Harry Pregerson of the United States
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and United States
District Court Judge Dean Pregerson. Furthermore, he has
published extensively on developments in appellate and
other areas of law. He has also spoken and lectured
frequently on appellate issues for a wide variety of
audiences, including trial attorneys.
Education
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The University of California, Los Angeles School of
Law, JD, 1999
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University of California, Los Angeles, BA, Philosophy
and Political Science, 1996
- Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Professional Experience
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The Honorable Harry Pregerson, Judicial Extern, U.S.
Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (Fall 1998)
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The Honorable Dean Pregerson, Judicial Extern, U.S.
District Court, Central District of California (Summer
1997)
Published Articles
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For Whom The Death Knell Doctrine Tolls In State
Courts, Los Angeles Daily Journal (August
2016)
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9th Circuit Joins 7th In Striking Class Action
Waivers, Los Angeles Daily Journal (September
2016)
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California Supreme Court To Decide Borrowers’ Standing
to Challenge Mortgage Loan Assignments, ABTL Report, Vol. XXXIV, No. 4 (Fall 2015/Winter 2016)
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Are You Sure That Final Judgment Is Final? Los Angeles Daily Journal (March 2012)
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Navigating The Shores Of Invited Error, Los Angeles Daily Journal (March 2012)
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"Denial of Class Certification: Preserving to Right to
Appeal," Los Angeles Daily Journal, (February 16,
2010)
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"An Appealing Approach to Deadline Filing," Daily
Journal, (October 6, 2008)
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"Appellate Practice, Ground Rules," Los Angeles Daily
Journal, (February 15, 2008)
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"Objections to Evidence," Los Angeles Daily Journal,
(November 29, 2007)
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"Strict Compliance," Los Angeles Daily Journal, (May
1, 2007)
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"Losing Summary Judgments," Los Angeles Daily Journal,
(December 14, 2006)
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"The Dynamics of Appellate Oral Argument," Certworthy,
(Summer 2006)
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"Three Reasons for Thinking Twice Before Filing a
Frivolous Appeal," Orange County Lawyer, (April 2006)
Associations & Certifications
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Certified as a Specialist in appellate law by State
Bar of California
- LACBA, Appellate Courts Section, member
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State Bar of California (1999), United States District
Court and United States Court of Appeals, Ninth
Circuit, and United States Supreme Court
Published & Noteworthy Cases
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A.R.D. Service, Inc. v. Freidin, 2023 Cal.
App. Unpub. LEXIS 678 (B318218, Feb. 1, 2023): Won
affirmance of order denying motion to vacate default
judgment in action alleging breach of commercial lease
agreement.
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Hudson v. Tatevossian, 2023 Cal. App. Unpub.
LEXIS 473 (B317487, Jan. 23, 2023): Won reversal of
summary judgment in medical malpractice action.
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Tadevosyan v. Superior Court, 2022 Cal. App.
Unpub. LEXIS 7577 (B319714, Dec. 9, 2022): Won writ
petition reversing ruling vacating lis pendens in
action alleging breach of contract for sale of real
property.
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Nosrati v. Cronen, 2022 Cal. App. Unpub.
LEXIS 6234 (B315738, Oct. 13, 2022): Won reversal of
post-judgment order denying prejudgment interest in
action alleging breach of contract for sale of real
property.
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Chen v. Herschel, 2022 Cal. App. Unpub. LEXIS
1266 (B306200, Mar. 2, 2022): Won affirmance of $18
million judgment for compensatory and punitive damages
after jury verdict in action alleging negligence and
intentional infliction of emotional distress from hit
and car resulting in death of plaintiff’s mother.
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Weisberg v. Jaurigue Law Group, 2022 Cal.
App. Unpub. LEXIS 4943 (B309754, Aug. 11, 2022): Won
affirmance of order granting anti-SLAPP motion in
action alleging various tort claims arising from
purported failure to honor attorney fee lien.
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Dua v. Dordulian, 2021 Cal. App. Unpub. LEXIS
4424 (B303302, Jul. 7, 2021): Won affirmance of order
granting SLAPP motion dismissing plaintiff’s complaint
in action for malicious prosecution and abuse of
process.
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Shui v. B.R. & Sons, 2021 Cal. App. Unpub.
LEXIS 1226 (Feb. 21, 2021): Won full affirmance of
jury verdict of $5.3 million in case involving
injuries to plaintiff’s leg caused by vehicle
collision.
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Gruber v. Yelp, Inc. ____ Cal.App.5th
____, 2020 Cal. App. LEXIS 938 (2020): In class
action, won published decision reversing summary
judgment in case alleging violations of California
Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), Penal Code sections
632 and 632.7. Holding: (1) Non-consensual recording
of communications during telephone calls violates CIPA
even when the plaintiff’s own voice is not recorded;
and (2) CIPA prohibits the use of Voice Over Internet
Protocol (VOIP) to carry out non-consensual recording
of communications during telephone calls.
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Huezo v. Ball (In re Huezo), 2020 Bankr.
LEXIS 1947 (9th Cir. BAP 2020): Won
affirmance in Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel
on both liability and damages issues of judgment for
nondischargeability of debt, fraud and willful and
malicious injury.
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Kiosea v. Ohannessian (California Court of
Appeal, Second Appellate District) (2020): Obtained
order dismissing entire appeal as untimely.
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Green Farms, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles (2018/2019): First chaired bench trial resulting in
judgment invalidating City of Los Angeles’ improper
classification of wholesale and retail business for
purposes of the LA business tax. Prevailed in
post-judgment motion for attorney fees under Code of
Civil Procedure section 1021.5
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Francisco v. Alameda-Contra Costa Transit
District (2018): Affirmance of jury verdict of $15.3 million
in personal injury action
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AHMC Healthcare, Inc. v. Superior Court, 24
Cal.App.5th 1014 (2018): Writ of mandate reversing
denial of summary adjudication in wage and hour case
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Greene v. True Crime, LLC, 2016 WL 930942
(2016): Affirmance of order denying anti-SLAPP motion
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Horton v. Endocare, Inc., 2016 WL 6311640
(2016): Affirmance in Court of Appeal of order
granting summary judgment in action alleging bodily
injuries arising from defective medical device
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Health Net of California v. Superior Court (2016): Order to show cause after writ of mandate
petition reversing order compelling production of
documents protected by right of privacy.
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Bank of New York Mellon v. Superior Court (2015): Writ of mandate reversing order denying
summary judgment motion with directions to grant
motion
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Cutler v. Franchise Tax Board, 229 Cal.4th
419 (2014): Reversal of order denying motion for
attorney fees under attorney general statute
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Cutler v. Franchise Tax Board, 208
Cal.App.4th 1247 (2012): Reversal of order denying
summary judgment motion. The Court of Appeal held a
state tax provision providing tax benefits for sale of
stocks in a qualified California small business was
unconstitutional under dormant Commerce Clause
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Perez v. Torres, 206 Cal.App.4th 418 (2012):
Code of Civil Procedure section 998 offer to
compromise is invalid where it fails to include a
statutorily required acceptance provision
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Landeros v. Torres, 206 Cal.App.4th 398
(2012): Affirmance of jury verdict in excess of $30
million. The Court of Appeal held that Civil Code
section 3333.4 does not preclude recovery of
noneconomic damages against a drunk driver where
plaintiff is an unlicensed permissive user of an
insured vehicle
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Kompany v. Israyelyan, 2010 WL 450401 (2010):
Reversal of unlawful detainer judgment against tenant
after bench trial for possession, past-due rent,
damages and attorney fees.
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321 Henderson Receivables Origination LLC v.
Sioteco, et al., 173 Cal.App.4th 1059 (2009): Reversed consolidated
superior court order denying 11 petitions for approval
of the transfer of structured settlement payments
rights. The Fifth District Court of Appeal held that
contractual anti-assignment provisions are generally
ineffective in barring transfers of structured
settlement payment rights
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Mintz v. Blue Cross, 172 Cal.App.4th 1594
(2009): Dismissal of claims for intentional
interference with contractual relations, negligent
interference with contractual relations, and
intentional infliction of emotional distress arising
out of alleged wrongful denial of health insurance
benefits
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Watkins v. Wachovia Corp., 172 Cal.App.4th
1576 (2009): In class action alleging violation of
wage and hour laws, obtained dismissal of appeal from
order denying class certification
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Bidari v. Kelk., 90 Cal. App. 5th 1152
(2023): Won affirmance in published opinion of
dismissal after order granting judgment on the
pleadings in action for malicious prosecution.
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Longobardo v. Avco., 93 Cal.App.5th 529
(2023): Won dismissal in published opinion of appeal
on ground that challenged order was not appealable.
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It’s My Seat v. Woodley et al., 2023 U.S.
App. LEXIS 26325 (9th Cir. 2023): In case alleging
violations of RICO and commission of fraud arising
from commercial loan transaction, won reversal of
order dismissing plaintiff’s action for alleged
violations of court orders and claim splitting.