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Nov. 9, 2026

The Berberian Firm finds purpose in protecting vulnerable elders

After switching from defense work to representing victims of elder abuse and medical malpractice, Glendale attorney Richard Berberian has built a boutique firm that combines litigation experience with a compassionate approach to clients.

The Berberian Firm finds purpose in protecting vulnerable elders

After nearly eight years defending medical malpractice and elder abuse cases, litigator Richard Berberian decided he would rather represent the people bringing those claims.

"I said, 'You know what? I think I'd like to switch sides,'" Berberian recalled, "'and help those who are being wronged by these facilities instead of helping the corporate side.'"

Berberian struck out on his own in 2011, opening a practice that has un... (continued)

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