Tigran Martinian is a California trial attorney with almost 20 years of experience and a Co-Founder of Harpy Law, where he is expanding his long-standing litigation practice into a multi-state, nationwide platform. He is known for a disciplined, strategic, and results-driven approach to complex personal injury, wrongful death, and criminal matters.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Martinian has secured settlements and verdicts in state and federal courts totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. Early in his practice, he achieved a $600,000 verdict for a broken arm injury, a result that opposing counsel later acknowledged in an appellate brief as the largest verdict of its kind in California at the time. Since then, he has recovered numerous multi-million-dollar settlements involving wrongful death, motor vehicle accidents, and premises liability claims.
Born in Armenia and raised during the Soviet era, Mr. Martinian immigrated to Los Angeles in his late teens. These early experiences shaped his resilience, focus, and strong work ethic—qualities that continue to guide his legal career and leadership style.
Mr. Martinian’s litigation foundation was shaped through direct mentorship by nationally respected trial attorneys, including Charles B. O’Reilly, a two-time Consumer Attorneys Association Trial Lawyer of the Year recipient, and Anthony K. Brooklier, a prominent criminal defense attorney known for representing high-profile clients. Training under this caliber of attorneys helped refine his command of both civil and criminal law and reinforced a trial-ready mindset.
Clients rely on Mr. Martinian for decisive representation in high-stakes matters—whether pursuing financial compensation after serious injury or defending against criminal charges. His goal remains consistent: protect his clients’ rights while pursuing the strongest possible outcome under the law.
Mr. Martinian’s approach to litigation includes examining perspectives from judges, former judges, law professors, and defense attorneys to sharpen legal strategy and trial preparation. This commitment to learning mirrors his personal philosophy of continuous improvement.
Outside the courtroom, Mr. Martinian brings the same discipline to his personal life. He began training in martial arts at age 10 and later earned the rank of black belt, crediting martial arts with strengthening focus, persistence, and accountability. He also practices and teaches meditation, guided by the belief that growth has no fixed limits.
Although originally drawn to mathematics and science, Mr. Martinian ultimately earned his Juris Doctor from Abraham Lincoln University. During law school, he took a year off to serve as an advisor during Al Gore’s 2000 presidential campaign, gaining experience in leadership and public service before returning to legal practice.
As Co-Founder of Harpy Law, Mr. Martinian is extending nearly two decades of courtroom experience beyond California, with expansion into additional states and a long-term vision of building a nationwide firm focused on serious injury and complex litigation. He is licensed in California and Washington and continues to represent clients with the same level of preparation, dedication, and professionalism.
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