Armen Shakoorian
Bradford & Barthel LLP
Recognized for
Workers' Compensation
The Elite Counsel Perspective
In Bakersfield, Armen’s workers’ compensation defense advocacy is formidable, backed by multiple take-nothing decisions and victories on contested trial issues.
In Bakersfield, Armen’s workers’ compensation defense advocacy is formidable, backed by multiple take-nothing decisions and victories on contested trial issues.
Overview
Armen Shakoorian focuses his practice on workers’ compensation defense. He joined Bradford & Barthel in November 2021 after several years working in the field. His approach emphasizes prompt file handling, accessibility and direct communication with clients and opposing counsel. In contested matters, he has secured a number of “take-nothing” decisions and prevailed on trial issues.
Armen brings a background in both law and business to his practice. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, then completed an MBA at San Diego State University while concurrently earning his JD from California Western School of Law. He is active in his local bar association and business organizations.
Outside his practice, Armen volunteers with his local chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. He also enjoys chess, hunting, travel, cooking for his family and making craft cocktails.
Representative Experience
Outstanding Achievements (take nothing awards, fraud convictions, and petitions for credit/reimbursement)
- August 14, 2026 – In re: Timothy Farrell
- October 10, 2025 – In re: Luis Navarro
- July 1, 2025 – In re: Juan Ramon Morales Orozco
- June 9, 2025 – In re: Brittney Allen
- March 5, 2025 – In re: Darlene Lee
- December 19, 2024 – In re: Sylvia Pena
- September 20, 2024 – In re: Luis Diaz Nieto, Jr.
- August 21, 2024 – In re: Shona Lee
- August 20, 2024 – In re: Rafael Chavez
- July 24, 2024 – In re: Shona Lee
- July 24, 2024 – In re: Joel Medrano aka Pineda Munoz
- May 11, 2023 – In re: Arely Ruiz
- April 10, 2023 – In re: Kevin Crowl
Education
2014 California Western School of Law (Sacramento, CA)
Juris Doctor
2014 San Diego State University (San Diego, CA)
Masters (Business Administration)
2011 University of California, Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara, CA)
Bachelor of Arts (Political Science & Philosophy)
Admissions
2017 - State Bar of California