Gharibian Law, APC

08/05/2026

Congratulations to our outstanding team! 🎉

We’re proud to celebrate that 6 attorneys at Gharibian Law have been recognized and top rated by SuperLawyers. This honor is a testament to their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to serving California families in elder law.

The Super Lawyers selection process is based on peer recognition and independent research, with only a small percentage of attorneys selected each year.

Please join us in congratulating our incredible attorneys on this well-deserved achievement! 👏

07/02/2026

When a loved one suffers a nursing home injury, such as a hip fracture, families deserve to understand whether negligence contributed and who may be legally responsible.

Learn about your legal options in a free case review with a nursing home abuse and neglect attorney.

https://gharibianlaw.com/nursing-home-hip-fracture-cases/

Learn when a nursing home may be responsible for hip fractures after a fall. Understand negligence, liability, and legal options for families.

06/30/2026

Families often fear that reporting neglect or abuse could put a loved one at risk of removal from a facility. Residents may remain silent about poor treatment because they worry staff will retaliate, threaten to discharge them, or pressure them to leave.

In California, nursing home retaliation laws help protect residents from being removed because they complained, reported abuse, or pursued legal action.

Knowing whether a nursing home can evict a resident for complaining, what qualifies as an illegal nursing home eviction, and how nursing home discharge laws work can help families feel more confident about protecting their loved ones.

Read more at the link below.

https://gharibianlaw.com/can-nursing-home-evict-resident-for-complaining/

Can a nursing home evict a resident for filing complaints or lawsuits? Learn California resident rights, retaliation protections, and legal options.

06/25/2026

For families with loved ones in nursing homes or skilled nursing facilities, identifying a stage 1 pressure ulcer is about more than understanding a medical condition. It can help protect a vulnerable resident from unnecessary suffering, prompt important conversations about the quality of care being provided, and raise questions about whether reasonable steps were taken to prevent the injury in the first place.

Read more at the link below.

https://gharibianlaw.com/stage-1-pressure-ulcers-nursing-home/

Learn what Stage 1 pressure ulcers look like, why they develop in nursing homes, and when they may indicate neglect or inadequate resident care.

06/23/2026

Nursing home abuse statistics in Los Angeles County paint a concerning picture for families with loved ones in long-term care. As California’s most populous county and home to hundreds of Medicare- and Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facilities, Los Angeles regularly appears in state complaint investigations, enforcement actions, and inspection reports involving allegations of abuse, neglect, and substandard care.

Read more at the link below.

https://gharibianlaw.com/nursing-home-abuse-statistics-los-angeles-county/

Explore nursing home abuse and neglect statistics in Los Angeles County, including complaint data, common violations, and risks facing residents.

06/15/2026

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

Elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation affect an estimated 1 in 10 older Americans—often hidden in plain sight. By building stronger, more supportive communities and raising awareness, we can help protect older adults and prevent abuse before it happens.

Every action matters. Together, we can create a safer future where everyone can age with dignity, respect, and security.

05/25/2026

Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) employ some of the most hardworking nursing staff. Caring for the elderly is not an easy job and there are many factors working against staff. The desire to improve nursing home and long-term care staffing and address vital needs is not a new topic. We have talked extensively about the attempts to institute a staffing standard, hold facilities accountable for administrative shortcomings, and more surrounding this topic. There are plenty of opinions on what should be done, but what if we asked the nurses themselves? That is exactly what Zahida Siddiqi at Skilled Nursing News did. Which means we have it right from the mouths of nurses: the easy fixes for better staffing.

Read more at the link in below.
https://gharibianlaw.com/easy-fixes-for-better-nursing-home-staffing/

Discover practical solutions nurses recommend to improve staffing in skilled nursing facilities, reduce burnout, and provide better resident care.

05/20/2026

Our focus is almost completely absorbed by legal nursing homes and long-term care facilities. These residences have their own huge issues, like staffing shortages, hidden abuse, and neglect. But it’s stories like the one we saw recently that make us turn our attention to the potential of illegal facilities and the massive damage they can inflict on California’s senior citizens. Recently, it was reported that 10 seniors were found in an illegal nursing home.

Read more at the link below.

https://gharibianlaw.com/10-seniors-found-illegal-nursing-home/

Ten seniors were rescued from alleged illegal nursing homes in Carson and Torrance after reports of neglect, malnutrition, and elder abuse. Learn your legal rights.

05/18/2026

Our client Neva stopped by to pick up her final settlement check, and she completely surprised our team with these incredible custom cookies and a heartfelt thank you letter for everyone at the firm.

Moments like these remind us why we do what we do. Advocating for victims of elder abuse is more than legal work — it’s about helping families find justice, support, and peace of mind during difficult times.

Thank you, Neva, for your kindness and trust in our team. It was an honor to stand beside you. ⚖️

05/07/2026

Meet Lilian Avedian — strategic, compassionate, and fiercely dedicated to her clients ⚖️

Lilian focuses on complex personal injury and elder abuse cases, standing up for individuals and families impacted by negligence. From medical malpractice to birth injuries, she brings precision, care, and a powerful commitment to justice in every case she handles.

A graduate of Thomas Jefferson School of Law and University of California, Berkeley, Lilian has built a reputation for her sharp attention to detail and thoughtful, client-first approach to litigation.

Proud member of:
* Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
* Armenian Bar Association
* Glendale Bar Association

Fluent in Armenian and driven by results, Lilian is committed to guiding her clients through every step — and fighting for the outcomes they deserve.