About California Employment Trial Lawyers

We are relentless advocates for your workplace rights.
No Attorney Fees Until We Win.

Our Founding Partners

Michael Burgis, Esq.

Founding Partner

Michael Burgis, Esq.

Michael Burgis, Esq., is a knowledgeable, experienced, and aggressive trial attorney who focuses on obtaining maximum results for the injured. Mr. Burgis’s current focus is workers’ compensation and employment law, but his practice also includes handling personal injury cases.

Shant Kotchounian, Esq.

Founding Partner

Shant Kotchounian, Esq.

Shant Kotchounian is a trial lawyer who has devoted his entire legal career to the area of employment law. As a founding partner of CETL, Mr. Kotchounian is committed to helping workers who have been wronged by their employers. He focuses his practice on all forms of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, defamation, and wage and hour compliance.

Protecting Employee Rights

If you’ve experienced discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, or any other unfair treatment at work, it’s important to know that you have rights — and we’re here to protect them. At CETL, we understand how stressful and overwhelming workplace issues can be. Whether you’ve been retaliated against for speaking up, denied wages you’ve earned, or faced any adverse employment action, our experienced employment law attorneys are ready to stand by your side. We’ve handled a wide range of employment disputes and are committed to helping you pursue justice and obtain the compensation you deserve.

Types of Employment Claims We Handle
  • Wrongful Termination
  • Employee Misclassification
  • Discrimination (based on race, age, gender, sex, sexual orientation, religion, etc.)
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Other Types of Harassment
  • Disability Rights and Accommodations
  • Hostile Work Environment
  • Retaliation & Whistleblowing
  • Wage and Hour Claims
  • Meal and Rest Breaks

  • We have successfully recovered millions of dollars on behalf of employees who have faced discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and other workplace injustices. We are relentless advocates, committed to delivering meaningful results and holding employers accountable.

Have You Been Wrongfully Terminated or Discriminated at Work?

We are on your side. If you believe that your employer is treating you unjustly, it is important to speak with an experienced employment attorney now.

No Attorney Fees Until We Win.

Tell Us About Your Case

    Awards & Recognitions

    Testimonials

    • I got hurt on the job. and injured my knee. I was diagnosed with a torn meniscus and ACL. Michael Burgers did care and took care of everything. I’m doing fantastic thanks to Michael, and I appreciate him and love them all. They’re great.

      Charles Householder

    • All we had to provide was the medical reports and employment records I had and Mr. Burgis did all of the work. I recommend this law firm to anyone put in this position.

      Dave Swol

    • Michael Burgis and Associates are amazing! They worked so hard for us and kept us updated on our case. Michael is awesome in court. His assistant Jenny kept in touch with us and explained anything.

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      Deborah L.

    • I didn’t really trust anyone because the system had, you know, just really made me question everything. I ended up getting on YouTube and found Michael. I’m like, god answered my prayers. He knows this work completely forwards and backward.

      -Lisa
      Johnson

    • Michael Burgis & Associates really goes the extra mile in fighting for getting their clients the medical attention, benefits and compensation they deserve. Highly recommend this firm for anyone who’s suffered a work injury, feels lost and needs an aggressive attorney in their corner.

      Manny
      Menchaca

    • Working with Matt was awesome He was very professional and honest about my chances of a settlement. I would recommend Matt to any of my friends or family. Very happy with my results

      Michael
      M.

    • My case took 18 months with one attorney and six months with Michael Burgis and it was resolved. The outcome of my case I was very satisfied. I received a great compensatio n something that I really didn’t expect. I would definitely use Michael Burgis.

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      Vivian
      Encinas.

    • MB & Associates are dedicated to protecting people’s right. They have shown utmost care in handling my case from the beginning until it was settled.

      Zouheir
      Masri

    • They are professional and hands-on. I am extremely grateful to Matt Mora for all his support, guidance, patience, and professionalism. He went above and beyond since day one. He is also very knowledgeable and assertive. My case was handled in a prompt manner and smoothness. Thank you.

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    • This is a little bit late of a review, but it’s better late than never. Michael and his team handled my case with enthusiasm and professionalism. I started this case in 2020 but was delayed by covid and finished a couple of weeks ago with a settlement on trial day. My lawyer Teresa

      Kyle
      J.

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