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Kabateck Brown Keller, LLP is a nationally renowned plaintiff’s firm that litigates complex cases with an impressive record of success. KBK has recovered more than a billion dollars in verdicts and settlements for its clients. These notable victories have made a significant impact in the legal community and resulted in better consumer protections in the areas of personal injury, insurance bad faith, pharmaceutical litigation, wrongful death, class action, mass torts and disaster litigation. KBK is a full service contingent fee law firm that values every case equally and is committed to maximizing recovery. The firm’s landmark cases have received extensive, national media coverage. Founding and Managing Partner, Brian Kabateck is frequently requested by news outlets to provide insight and commentary on all legal issues. Because of his deep knowledge of the law and dynamic speaking style, Mr. Kabateck is a frequent contributor to national, local and legal media outlets. He makes regular appearances on CNN, MSNBC, CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX and CW stations. Kabateck often speaks at seminars, law schools and industry events. As the immediate past President of the Consumer Attorneys of California, Mr. Kabateck worked tirelessly with legislators, victim’s advocates and industry leaders and now chairs the political campaign to pass Proposition 46, also known as the Troy and Alana Pack Patient Safety Act. This is the first political initiative of its kind to mandate drug and alcohol testing for doctors. In addition to his work as President of the Consumer Attorneys of California and his tireless effort championing change in the MICRA law, Brian Kabateck has continued to secure impressive results for his clients. Kabateck has extensive experience in all judicial forums throughout California. He has argued cases before the California State Supreme Court, California Court of Appeal, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. Areas of Practice:
Appellate Practice; Arbitration Award Disputes; Attorney Fee Litigation; Complex Business Litigation; Construction Defects; Consumer Class Actions; Defective Drugs; Defective Medical Devices; Disaster Insurance Litigation; Insurance Bad Faith; Legal Malpractice; Partnership Disputes; Personal Injury; Plaintiffs’ Employment Law; Products Liability; Toxic Substances and Wrongful Death.

Kabateck LLP is proud to announce that two of our leaders have been recognized by the Daily Journal in its 2026 Top 100 ...
10/01/2026

Kabateck LLP is proud to announce that two of our leaders have been recognized by the Daily Journal in its 2026 Top 100 Lawyers and Distinguished Counsel list.

Shant Karnikian, Managing Partner, has been named one of California's Top 100 Lawyers. From law clerk to Managing Partner, Shant has tried cases alongside Brian, taken on the nation's largest insurers for disaster survivors, and helped lead Loyola Law School, Consumer Attorneys of California and the LA County Bar Association.

Brian Kabateck, Founding Partner, has been named Distinguished Counsel. For more than three decades, Brian has taken on powerful corporations, negligent utilities and insurers, recovering over $1 billion for consumers and communities. He continues to lead some of California's most consequential disaster litigation.

Congratulations to both on a well-earned honor. Read their write-ups below (subscription required).

Shant: https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/394705-shant-a-karnikian
Brian: https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/394703-brian-s-kabateck

We're proud to announce a $3,600,000 settlement in a bad faith insurance case arising from a Palisades Fire smoke and as...
09/29/2026

We're proud to announce a $3,600,000 settlement in a bad faith insurance case arising from a Palisades Fire smoke and ash damage claim. Smoke and ash losses are notoriously difficult to litigate, and this case was no exception.

After the claims process stalled, we filed suit and resolved the case in under a year, a strong turnaround for a bad faith matter of this size. The result reflects the strength of the case our team built through thorough preparation and strategic use of discovery.

Congratulations to Shant Karnikian, Stephanie Charlin, and Hugo Flores on an outstanding result for our client.

Our firm secured a $750,000.00 settlement on behalf of a client injured in a slip and fall in a boutique hotel bathtub. ...
09/22/2026

Our firm secured a $750,000.00 settlement on behalf of a client injured in a slip and fall in a boutique hotel bathtub. The case presented significant liability challenges, with the defense vigorously disputing liability and damages throughout the litigation.

Our attorneys were retained well after the lawsuit had been filed, at a time when liability remained heavily contested and the defense had made no settlement offers. Recognizing the substantial evidentiary and legal challenges, our team undertook an extensive effort to strengthen the case, including identifying and adding additional defendants, retaining exceptionally qualified experts to address the disputed liability issues, further developing the evidence, and preparing the matter for trial.

Despite these efforts, the defense maintained its position and did not extend a settlement offer until the case had been thoroughly developed and trial was imminent. Just weeks before trial, following substantial litigation and trial preparation, the parties reached a $750,000.00 settlement.

This result demonstrates our firm's commitment to investing the time, expertise, and resources necessary to pursue meaningful recoveries in challenging cases, including those in which settlement negotiations have reached an impasse.

We welcome referrals and opportunities to collaborate with fellow attorneys on complex personal injury matters, particularly cases involving contested liability, difficult evidentiary issues, or the need for extensive litigation and trial preparation.
The litigation team included Anastasia Mazzella, Barret Alexander, and Alina S. Vulic.

"Billboard lawyers" is just the latest insult aimed at the plaintiffs' bar. Founding and Managing Partner Brian S. Kabat...
09/17/2026

"Billboard lawyers" is just the latest insult aimed at the plaintiffs' bar. Founding and Managing Partner Brian S. Kabateck breaks down the history of these attacks, and makes the case for why the profession needs to police its own bad actors before history repeats itself.

Read the full article here (subscription required):

https://www.dailyjournal.com/article/394433-well-there-you-go-again

09/16/2026

With homes damaged in Dana Point and evacuations in Long Beach following recent coastal storms, our founding partner Brian Kabateck joined CBS Los Angeles to discuss what homeowners need to know about insurance coverage, including flood insurance and available protection.

On this day, we remember and honor all those affected by the tragic events of September 11, 2001 — the victims, their fa...
09/11/2026

On this day, we remember and honor all those affected by the tragic events of September 11, 2001 — the victims, their families, and the brave first responders whose courage and sacrifice we will never forget.

Congratulations to our team on this incredible achievement! Kabateck LLP has been ranked California's No. 1 School Premi...
09/10/2026

Congratulations to our team on this incredible achievement! Kabateck LLP has been ranked California's No. 1 School Premises Liability Settlement of 2025 by TopVerdict, securing a $5.9 million result for our client.

Proud of the hard work from Brian Kabateck, Shant Karnikian, Stephanie Charlin, and Sheri Lalehzarian. Well deserved!

That's a wrap, Vegas! Team KBK had a blast connecting with everyone at CAALA. Until next year!
09/08/2026

That's a wrap, Vegas! Team KBK had a blast connecting with everyone at CAALA. Until next year!

CAALA officially kicks off tomorrow and Team KBK is Vegas-bound — If you spot us on the floor, be sure to say hello!
09/02/2026

CAALA officially kicks off tomorrow and Team KBK is Vegas-bound — If you spot us on the floor, be sure to say hello!

Well-earned recognition for six of our own. Congrats to Matt Sahak, Annie Dovel, Sheri Lalehzarian, Matthew French, Alin...
08/20/2026

Well-earned recognition for six of our own. Congrats to Matt Sahak, Annie Dovel, Sheri Lalehzarian, Matthew French, Alina S. Vulic, and Gary Partamian, on being named to the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America!

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