Introduction

A parking garage collapse yielding 7.2 million dollars. A wrongful conviction case resolved for 5.75 million. A commercial dispute verdict of 10.4 million. A Hurricane Irma claim for a condo association that settled at 4.75 million. These are not projections or aspirations – they are outcomes that Michael Burgis and Associates, P.C. has achieved for clients across California and beyond. The firm operates under a trademarked phrase: Recovery for the Injured. The case results give that phrase specificity.

The firm maintains four Southern California offices at 5900 Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 215, Sherman Oaks, CA 91411; 3201 W. Temple Ave., Suite 250, Pomona, CA 91768; 5701 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 620, Commerce, CA 90040; and 1 MacArthur Place, Suite 115, Santa Ana, CA 92707. A Mobile Recovery Vehicle extends on-site service capability beyond fixed office locations. The main contact line is (888) 287-4471, and the firm is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Practice Areas

Michael Burgis and Associates, P.C. handles workers compensation, personal injury, employment law, wildfire litigation, and related recovery claims across Southern California.

Workers Compensation – The firm secures medical benefits, permanent disability benefits for workers who will not fully recover, temporary disability benefits while a worker is unable to work, and supplemental job displacement benefits for vocational retraining. Catastrophic workplace injuries – amputations, paralysis, traumatic brain injuries, severe burns, and psychological injuries – receive specific attention, including pursuit of home health care assistance benefits that typically require skilled legal advocacy to obtain.

Wildfire Litigation – California wildfire claims involve property damage, displacement, and injuries arising from events that are often the result of utility or infrastructure negligence. The firm has experience in this emerging and significant area of California litigation.

Employment Law – Claims arising from workplace conditions, employer conduct, and employment-related injuries beyond the workers compensation system.

Personal Injury – Injury claims arising from accidents, negligence, and dangerous conditions outside the workplace.

Hurricane and Property Insurance Claims – The firm has secured recoveries for clients whose insurance claims were underpaid or denied following hurricane events, including the 4.75 million Hurricane Irma condo association settlement and a separate Hurricane Ian underpayment resolution at 600,000 dollars.

Wrongful Conviction – The 5.75 million wrongful conviction settlement involving police misconduct demonstrates the firm capacity in civil rights and wrongful conviction litigation.

Attorney Profiles

Michael Burgis, Esq. is the founding attorney and principal trial lawyer. His advocacy philosophy extends beyond financial recovery – the firm tracks more than financial outcomes but the physical and emotional recovery of clients. Testimonials reflect that this extends into the relationship after the legal matter closes, with one client noting that attorney Burgis continued personal follow-up long after the attorney-client phase ended. Another described the firm as resolving in six months a case that had stalled for 18 months with a prior attorney.

Zhenia Burgis, Esq. is a member of the legal team, contributing to client representation across practice areas.

Judith Castaneda, Esq. handles client matters as part of the firm’s litigation team.

Emilie Cabrera, Esq. provides legal representation across the firm’s practice areas.

George P. Roland, Esq. adds litigation depth to the team.

Gabriel Martinez, Esq. handles client cases across workers compensation and related matters.

Timothy Chan, Esq. contributes to the firm’s legal capacity.

Shant Kotchounian, Esq. is a member of the attorney team.

Vysh Chandra, Esq. rounds out the legal staff.

Yvette Kotchounian serves as a team member supporting the practice.

Location and Service Area

Michael Burgis and Associates, P.C. maintains four office locations across Southern California:

• Sherman Oaks: 5900 Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 215, Sherman Oaks, CA 91411
• Pomona: 3201 W. Temple Ave., Suite 250, Pomona, CA 91768
• Commerce: 5701 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 620, Commerce, CA 90040
• Santa Ana: 1 MacArthur Place, Suite 115, Santa Ana, CA 92707
• Mobile Recovery Unit (on-site service)

Phone: (888) 287-4471
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

More information: burgislaw.com/

Client Focus

The firm operates on contingency: no attorney fees until the firm wins. Free initial consultations remove the cost barrier to exploring options. The Mobile Recovery Vehicle represents a practical extension of the firm model – clients who have been seriously injured and cannot easily reach an office can receive services where they are.

The Recovery for the Injured trademark captures the philosophy. The firm tracks physical and emotional recovery alongside financial outcomes, which is reflected in the client testimonials that describe ongoing personal contact from Michael Burgis after the legal representation concludes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the firm charge attorney fees upfront?
No. The firm operates on a contingency fee basis: no attorney fees unless and until the firm wins. Initial consultations are free.

What types of workplace injuries does the firm handle?
The firm handles all workers compensation claims including catastrophic injuries – amputations, paralysis, traumatic brain injuries, severe burns – as well as claims for home health care assistance benefits and vocational retraining.

Does the firm handle wildfire claims?
Yes. Wildfire litigation is an active practice area, covering property damage, displacement, and injuries arising from California wildfire events.

What is the Mobile Recovery Unit?
A mobile vehicle that allows the firm to provide on-site legal services to clients who cannot travel to a fixed office location.

How do I start a case?
Call (888) 287-4471 for a free initial consultation. Offices are located in Sherman Oaks, Pomona, Commerce, and Santa Ana. More information: burgislaw.com/

Closing

Ten attorneys, four Southern California offices, a Mobile Recovery Vehicle, and a case record that includes recoveries of 10.4 million, 7.2 million, 5.75 million, and 4.75 million dollars represent the scope of what Michael Burgis and Associates, P.C. brings to workers compensation, personal injury, wildfire litigation, and employment law. The contingency fee model ensures that financial constraints do not determine which injured workers and accident victims receive skilled representation.

Michael Burgis and Associates, P.C.: primary office at 5900 Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 215, Sherman Oaks, CA 91411. Phone: (888) 287-4471. More information: burgislaw.com/