Atty. Maria Arakelian
Maria Arakelian is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Maria, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2026.
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Maria Arakelian is a employment attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 2019). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management (2026). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Maria Arakelian is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management
- Maria, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Maria is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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