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What Our Clients Say About Us

  • Very competent and professional team. I could not have asked for better services and results. A firm of singular tenacity that makes sure you get the ...Read more

    — Claudia Bruce
  • I worked with attorney John Shaver on my case, and he did an amazing job. The staff and him are superb, super responsive, always keeping me informed. ...Read more

    — Rajinder Sekhon
  • I was in a really bad car accident and was getting shuffled around until I became involved with John Shaver. He helped me get the care I needed and wa...Read more

    — Josh Nichols
  • I had the privilege of working with Attorney Vanessa C. Cardinale, Esq. following a car accident (Jul 2021), and I cannot speak highly enough of her e...Read more

    — Sally Min
  • I cannot recommend this law firm enough! They helped my father and I through out a very difficult time. Communication was great throughout the process...Read more

    — Eva Martinez
  • Great firm. Very responsive. And great email communication. Couldn’t ask for a better legal team in their niche....Read more

    — Vincent C
  • Realmente es un equipo de abogados muy amables yo se los recomiendo al 100% y muchas gracias de ante mano por todo el esfuerzo que an hecho con respec...Read more

    — Mario Torres
  • Kalfayan Merjanian Law Firm was highly recommended to us after my elderly mom was in a car accident. Their staff were always professional and responsi...Read more

    — Kathleen Aguilera
  • Agradezco infinitamente a Kalfayan Merjanian, LLP. por todas las atenciones y servicios que me brindaron en la resolucion de mi caso, especialmente a ...Read more

    — Juan Santos Buenrostro
  • John and Team are absolutely amazing to work with. Everyone is friendly, responsive, and caring. They made the entire process so easy and comfortable....Read more

    — Marianna R.
  • They made a long and dreadful process much easier and less stressful. They were very attentive and were always willing to clarify stuff that I didn’...Read more

    — Jesus Peralta
  • I was so fortunate to have been referred to Kalfayan Merjanian after an unfortunate auto accident, I was well taken care of by Vanessa and the team. E...Read more

    — Salvador S.
  • When I first met Vic Merjanian, I called him and asked him for legal advice regarding a food poisoning case in 2014. I had a severe case of Shigella f...Read more

    — Taylor
  • I was in a terrible motorcycle accident last August. As you can imagine this not only effected my health but also effected everything else in my life....Read more

    — David
  • This firm is immaculate; absolutely top notch people to work with.I will admit I didn’t know what to expect. I’ve been in 5-6 dif...Read more

    — Mei Z.
  • Was t-boned 30 seconds away from my house. Car was totaled and a hip broken. I was recommend K&M by a friend of mine and called them immediately. ...Read more

    — Yashal Najeeb
  • I had an uninsured DUI accident and was very helpful with the entire process and I got more than I expected to! She came in halfway through the proces...Read more

    — Connor
  • Vanessa and her law firm has taken great care in my cases, always on top of it, fast replies, great guidance, very professional, the team behind her w...Read more

    — Daniele
  • Very professional law firm. It was a pleasure to work with both Michael and Jessica. They constantly kept me updated about the current status of my cl...Read more

    — Christian P.
  • I just wanted to say thank you to John and his team for being incredible! I was involved in an accident months ago and was left in a difficult situati...Read more

    — Lana S.
  • I just wanted to say thank you to John and his team for being incredible! I was involved in an accident months ago and was left in a difficult situati...Read more

    — Lana Shehadeh
  • Vanessa Cardinale has been fighting my case for over 6 months and has not let her foot off the gas one bit! This firm is the one to go with, I would h...Read more

    — Beau Gillin
  • Was t-boned 30 seconds away from my house. Car was totaled and a hip broken. I was recommend K&M by a friend of mine and called them immediately. ...Read more

    — Yashal Najeeb
  • Top notch attorneys! Over the past 6 or so months I had the pleasure of working with attorney Mike Stodolka. What a great guy; a real...Read more

    — Ryan Villa
  • I endured a lot of back pain after my car was rear-ended and totaled. After haggling with an unresponsive other-party insurance for months, I enlisted...Read more

    — Sandra
  • I found myself in a very tricky situation after being in back to back car accidents last summer. I was badly injured in the first accident and then fo...Read more

    — Angela Cheeseboro
  • Vanessa is a compassionate human being and a very knowledgeable, experienced attorney. My case was not easy in any way, but with Vanessa’s experienc...Read more

    — Roxana
  • To whom it may concern: I don’t usually leave reviews but I felt a burning passion to leave this one. I give credit where it’s du...Read more

    — Rick
  • Exceptional Service, Professionalism I was in an auto accident in 2016 and retained Kalfayan Merjanian to handle the ins and outs of ...Read more

    — Jeanna
  • Rear end car accident with children I was rear-ended on my way to drop off my kids to school. Thankfully my children were not physica...Read more

    — Leonela
  • Rear End Car Accident (Multiple cars) I was involved in a car accident in Dec 17 with multiple cars. All of the parties were all deni...Read more

    — Anh Ho
  • Great Experience Vanessa was accessible and communicative. She negotiated my PT on a lien basis in addition to getting me the maximum...Read more

    — Cameran
  • Absolutely the best I was rear ended in an accident a few weeks before a move. Vanessa and her team handled the case with great commu...Read more

    — Swathi
  • Car accident In August 2017 I got rear ended on the freeway. I made a phone call to Vanessa’s firm and they took my case. Since day...Read more

    — anonymous
  • Absolutely the best
    Vanessa and her team were absolutely the best. They were always professional, attentive, and polite. They answ...
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    — Jocelyn
  • Vanessa Cardinale is the best attorney.
    Vanessa was very Heplful and attentive to every thing I needed during my entire case. She ...
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    — Jonathan Saúl Hernández
  • Attentive and Helpful
    Vanessa Cardinale was so helpful and attentive to all my needs. I truly appreciate the time and attention I ...
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    — Jeffrey
  • Professional, effective and caring
    My best friend and I came to Vanessa after being hit by a driver that recently got their licens...
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    — Joseph
  • Thorough, Diligent, and Understanding
    Vanessa has been incredible and a tireless advocate for me in my case. She has followed up w...
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    — Tracy
  • The best attorney you could ask for Vanessa is amazing. She was on top of my case from the first moment. As a very disorganized perso...Read more

    — Shar P.
  • Honest and compassionate Vanessa Cardinale and her team at Kalfayan Merjanian where there to handle a rear-ended collision that had h...Read more

    — Kevin R.
  • Car accident I was rear ended at a stop light by a kid on his cell phone. Unfortunately he didn’t hit his breaks until he hit me an...Read more

    — Elizabeth
  • I highly recommend this firm. Their rates are appropriate and they have the technology to make this a smooth process. I spoke with several attorneys b...Read more

    — Angela C.
  • Top notch attorneys,
    Over the past 6 or so months I had the pleasure of working with attorney Mike Stodolka. What a great guy; a real straight shoo...
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    — Ryan V.
  • To whom it may concern:
    I don’t usually leave reviews but I felt a burning passion to leave this one. I give credit where it’s due and this tea...
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    — Rick S.
  • We seldom leave reviews but i think Kalfayan Merjanian Law Firm deserves this!We are blessed to have chosen you to represent us in our first (and pray...Read more

    — Marilou C.
  • I endured a lot of back pain after my car was rear-ended and totaled. After haggling with an unresponsive other-party insurance for months, I enlisted...Read more

    — Sandi C.
  • My wife and I were introduced to John Shaver after being rear-ended by a drunk driver in March 2018. John was very professional, supportive and made s...Read more

    — Amit B.
  • I was rear ended at a stop light by a kid on his cell phone. Unfortunately he didn’t hit his brakes until he hit me and he was driving a huge work t...Read more

    — Elizabeth J.
  • Highly recommend! This firm stuck by my side after I was slammed by a drunk driver. Through my pain and PTSD, they let me yell at them, hey let me ven...Read more

    — Heather G.
  • Was t-boned 30 seconds away from my house. Car was totaled and a hip broken. I was recommend K&M by a friend of mine and called them immediately. ...Read more

    — Yashal N.
  • I was rear ended in an accident a few weeks before a move. Vanessa and her team handled the case with great communication (even when my gmail did not ...Read more

    — Swathi N.
  • Many thanks to Vanessa and her crew. I have never been treated so professionally. Their service is fantastic. They were there every step of the way ma...Read more

    — Kevin Bishop
  • Thank you for all the help of Kalfayan Merjanian over the case. I could not be happier with the services I received from my Attorney John Shaver. He i...Read more

    — Kayira D.
  • My lawyer John Shaver is so profesional, always kept me informed on my case and seemed interested on my health. He even reduced his fees and costs so ...Read more

    — Sara Noriega
  • I want to say thank you to Michael and staff for helping me throughout the case!! I appreciate Michael’s willingness to stick out for me. He made a ...Read more

    — Jason Clifford
  • I’m so thankful for this company. Vanessa and her crew are very professional and easy to work with. I couldn’t imagine going thru my PI case with ...Read more

    — ARON LABEL
  • Thank you for all the help of Kalfayan Merjanian over the case. I could not be happier with the services I received from my Attorney John Shaver. He i...Read more

    — Kayira Dilshat
  • This firm was able to not only settle my personal injury case within 3 months, but I was also able to receive my settlement within those three months ...Read more

    — Daniel Plata
  • I worked with attorney John Shaver on my case, and he did an amazing job. The staff and him are superb, super responsive, always keeping me informed. ...Read more

    — Rajinder Sekhon
  • I can’t thank Michael and his staff enough! They handled every detail of my case. Thank you for all of your help!...Read more

    — John Corcoran
  • Very competent and professional team. I could not have asked for better services and results. A firm of singular tenacity that makes sure you get the ...Read more

    — Oscar Bruce
  • 10/10 will recommend their services. Very personal and understanding, I really do appreciate all that they have done for me. Thanks Mike, and team!...Read more

    — Angie Chia
  • Kalfayan Merjanian, LLP, helped me through a difficult time after being injured in an automobile accident. Hiring a law firm was a first for me, but K...Read more

    — E B Trevor
  • They did an outstanding job for the services that I required. The attorney on the case John was very effective. The director of client Serene kept me ...Read more

    — Andrew Lee
  • The team of attorneys, Vic Merjanian and John Shaver, who worked on our case against a major retailer, were absolutely fantastic. From our initial mee...Read more

    — Robert Matthews
  • I have had an Absolutely Stellar experience with this top notch law firm, Kalfayan Merjanian. They Extremely Successfully turned an unfortunate situat...Read more

    — Capt Bill
  • From the beginning, the team at Kalfayan Merjanian helped make it easier to get through everything that comes with the bad experience of an auto accid...Read more

    — Carlos Anthony
  • Got into a accident back in 2015 wit in few month I had a settlement offer my attorney Michael Stodolka (Mike) from Kalfayan Merjanian Is the person t...Read more

    — Jesus Millan
  • I had an accident back in November 2016, I contacted Kalfayan Merjanian LLP . Since I had a broken knee I was not able to visit their office, so they ...Read more

    — Daniel Castle
  • I interviewed a few other offices, but am so thankful to have been recommended to Kalfayan Merjanian law office. I have legal insurance, but decided t...Read more

    — Dalia Ficut
  • I was in a car accident recently & had no idea what to do. I was referred to Vic Merjanian & Michael Stodolka by someone I trust who had worke...Read more

    — Justin Gilia
  • I’ve talked to Vic many times about legal issues and he’s always provided good advice and valuable insight! A while back my mom got into a car acc...Read more

    — James H.
  • If I could give Kalfayan Merjanian 10stars I would. I had never needed or used an Attorney .After my car accident rear ended by someone. I went to see...Read more

    — Rachelle Fiscus
  • This review should have been written over three years go. I’m sorry it took so long! This review is for my lawyers, John Shaver and Vic Merjanian. T...Read more

    — Taylor Desirae
  • I was in a vehicle accident January of 2016. I had acquired another attorney prior to going with Kalfayan Merjanian LLP. The prior attorney did not he...Read more

    — Joel Coronel
  • Vic Merjanian & John Shaver did an excellent job helping me deal with the insurance adjusters. At 1st I was attempting to fight the insurance adju...Read more

    — hbdrumma
  • The partnership of Vic and Mike was nothing short of a great decision for a team to work on my case. Not only was I dealing with an auto collision but...Read more

    — Greg Montoya
  • This was my first time ever using an attorney. Both Vic Merjanian and Mike Stodolka helped me with my case. They were both very informative and explai...Read more

    — Heather Gerard
  • Kalfayan Merjanian has been the best lawyers office for us. They promptly get your case resolved, quick to respond, and send you wonderful surprises a...Read more

    — Sara Baird
  • I’m so thankful for this company. Vanessa and her crew are very professional and easy to work with. I couldn’t imagine going thru my PI case with ...Read more

    — Aaron Richardson
  • I was in a really bad car accident and was getting shuffled around to different ineffective care until I became involved with John Shaver. He helped m...Read more

    — Josh Nichols
  • No tengo palabras para agradecer a la familia Kalfayan Merjanian, LLP? en especial a VANESSA y su equipo que colaboró en mi caso dando como resultado...Read more

    — Esperanza Popoca
  • I was in a really bad car accident and was getting shuffled around to different ineffective care until I became involved with John Shaver. He helped m...Read more

    — Joshua Morrissey
  • I can’t say thank you enough! Michael and his staff did an amazing job!...Read more

    — John Corcoran
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The KM Advantage

  • Aggressive Representation You want someone who’s in your corner, standing by you, every step of the way. As experienced attorneys who have been there, we offer aggressive representation every single time.
  • An Honest Approach Want someone to finally tell you the truth? We’ll assess the situation and let you know if you have a case.
  • An Experienced Team The California Trial Attorneys have the experience needed to handle complex legal cases. With decades of combined litigation experience, we have the skill and knowledge that delivers real results.
  • 100% Personalized Care Every case is unique, so we take the time to know our clients and understand their individual needs. This understanding helps us formulate a specific legal strategy with the goal of achieving the best legal outcome.
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  • Out-Of-The-Box Solutions You won’t find any cookie cutter, one-size-fits-all solutions to your legal problems. The California Trial Attorneys will develop a solution that works for each client based on their needs.
  • Reliability & Communication You don’t always need to go to trial to win. Alternative approaches like arbitration and settlement can sometimes deliver better results. We’re ready to pursue what works best for each unique client and we’re always just a call or e-mail away.

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