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Employee-Focused Representation
We represent employees — never employers, corporations, or insurance companies. Our practice is dedicated exclusively to protecting workers' rights and holding employers accountable under California law.
$30+ Million
Recovered for clients
Workers
Only — never employers
Top 2.5%
Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2021–2026
$0
Until we win your case
Meet the attorney
Kristina Unanyan has helped recover more than $30 million for California workers.
Founder and managing attorney of Unanyan Law, Inc., Kristina has built her career exclusively on the side of employees — representing workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation cases against corporations and government entities across California.
A Pepperdine Caruso School of Law graduate with certificates from the Straus Institute and the Palmer Center, Kristina has been named a Super Lawyers™ Rising Star every year from 2021 through 2026 — an honor reserved for the top 2.5% of attorneys in Southern California.
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How we help.
California gives workers some of the strongest protections in the country. We focus exclusively on enforcing them.
Why Workers Choose Us
A different kind of employment law firm.
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Direct Attorney Access
Your case is handled directly by the attorney representing you and not passed off to a case manager. We prioritize responsive communication, honest guidance, and personalized attention throughout your case.
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Limited Caseload, Meaningful Results
We intentionally limit the number of cases we take so every client receives focused attention, strategic advocacy, and direct attorney involvement. Our priority is providing thoughtful, high-quality representation designed to achieve meaningful results.
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Trial-Tested Advocacy
We prepare every case with litigation in mind and have experience handling matters through discovery, depositions, motions, mediation, and trial. That preparation strengthens our clients' position both in settlement negotiations and in the courtroom.
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Strategic Negotiation & Resolution
Highly trained in dispute management and resolution, we approach workplace disputes with both litigation strategy and settlement strategy in mind. From pre-litigation through mediation, arbitration, or trial, we focus on positioning cases for the strongest possible outcome for our clients.
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No Fee Unless We Win
We handle cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront and no attorney's fees unless we recover compensation for you. We invest in your case from day one because we believe employees deserve access to strong legal representation.
Office
Meet us where you are.
Sherman Oaks, California, serving employees across Los Angeles County and the greater state. By appointment — call to schedule.
Sherman Oaks
PrimarySherman Oaks, CA 91403
Languages spoken
- English
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