Los Angeles Personal Injury Law Office
Call the Law Office of Sean Keshishyan
to see how he can help: (818) 246-6934.
Since 1994, attorney Sean Keshishyan has helped individuals and families in Glendale and throughout Los Angeles County recover after injuries, get out from under overwhelming debt, and resolve problems with the IRS. Every consultation is free, and we speak English and Armenian.
Car accidents, injuries on someone else’s property and insurance claims. No attorney fees unless we recover for you.
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Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 for individuals. Stop creditor calls and wage garnishment and get a fresh start.
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IRS and California tax debt, offers in compromise, payment plans and audits, with attorney and CPA Akop Baltayan.
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Accidents happen, whether in a store, at someone’s house or in your car. When you are injured, it is important to gather evidence and contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible. Sean Keshishyan has handled personal injury and insurance matters since 1994, and he will guide you through the recovery process and the steps to be compensated for the harm caused by your injury.
We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, so you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. Our firm also advances the costs of your case, which are reimbursed from the recovery.
We start with a free consultation. We review how the injury happened, whether another person or business was at fault, the injuries and treatment involved, the available insurance, and the deadlines that apply. Then we tell you honestly whether we can help and what your options are.
Nothing up front. We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, so you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. Our fee is a percentage of the settlement or verdict and is explained in writing before you hire us. We also advance the costs of the case, which are reimbursed from the recovery.
Depending on the case, compensation in California can include past and future medical expenses, lost wages and lost earning capacity, property damage, and pain, suffering and emotional distress. In cases involving especially reckless conduct, such as drunk driving, punitive damages may also be available.
Many claims settle within several months after medical treatment is complete, once the full cost of your injuries is known. If the insurance company will not make a fair offer and a lawsuit is filed, the case can take a year or more. Disputed fault and serious injuries usually take longer.
As soon as possible. Evidence and witness memories fade quickly. In California, most personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the injury, and claims against a city, county or other public agency generally must be filed within six months.
For a minor accident with no injuries, you may be able to handle the property-damage claim yourself. When you have been hurt, fault is disputed, or an insurer is pressuring you to settle quickly, an attorney can gather evidence, value your claim fully and negotiate on your behalf.
No matter who you are, unforeseen events such as a job loss, medical bills or a traumatic event can cause financial hardship. Bankruptcy can give you a second chance to move on with your life without lawsuits, constant creditor calls and the threat of wage garnishment, when part of your paycheck can be taken to pay your debt.
It doesn’t have to be that way. Sean Keshishyan is a caring lawyer who has helped many people resolve their financial difficulties.
Bankruptcy is a federal legal process that helps people who cannot pay their debts get a fresh start. Most individuals file under Chapter 7, which can wipe out many unsecured debts such as credit cards and medical bills, or Chapter 13, which sets up a three- to five-year repayment plan and can help you keep assets such as a home or car.
A Chapter 7 bankruptcy can stay on your credit report for up to 10 years, and a Chapter 13 bankruptcy for up to 7 years. Many people begin rebuilding their credit soon after their case ends.
Bankruptcy affects your credit, becomes part of the public record, and does not erase every type of debt. Child support, most student loans and certain recent taxes usually survive. In Chapter 7, some property may be at risk, although California exemptions protect many assets, such as a portion of home equity, a vehicle and retirement accounts.
Federal law prohibits government employers from discriminating against you because of a bankruptcy, and prohibits private employers from firing you solely because you filed. Protections for job applicants at private employers are more limited, so it is worth discussing your situation with an attorney.
A typical Chapter 7 case reaches discharge in about three to four months after filing. A Chapter 13 case lasts for the length of the repayment plan, usually three to five years.
Yes, in most cases. When a bankruptcy is filed, an automatic stay generally stops creditor calls, collection lawsuits and wage garnishments right away. Even before filing, once you have an attorney, most debt collectors must communicate with your lawyer instead of calling you.
Sean Keshishyan works with attorney and CPA Akop Baltayan to help people resolve their problems with the IRS and California’s Franchise Tax Board. Many cases can be resolved through an offer in compromise, which may allow you to settle for less than you owe, and when necessary Keshishyan and Baltayan take cases to Tax Court.
Tax resolution means resolving tax debt or disputes with the IRS or the California Franchise Tax Board. Options can include installment agreements, an offer in compromise, penalty relief, temporarily delaying collection when you cannot pay, and representation during an audit or appeal.
It depends on the option. An installment agreement can often be set up within weeks. An offer in compromise usually takes several months or longer for the IRS to review. Cases that go to appeal or Tax Court take longer.
The IRS accepts an offer in compromise when it believes the amount offered is the most it can reasonably collect, based on your income, expenses and assets. Not everyone qualifies, but many people who cannot pay in full can still reduce penalties or set up an affordable payment plan.
Bring any IRS or Franchise Tax Board notices and letters, your recent tax returns, proof of income, recent bank statements, a list of your assets and debts, and a summary of your monthly expenses. If you don’t have everything, we can help you get what is missing.
Tell us what happened and we will explain your options. Personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis: no attorney fees unless we recover for you.
Tell us briefly what happened and we’ll get back to you within one business day. Prefer to talk? Call (818) 246-6934.