Ara Samuel Alikian, Employment Attorney in Walnut Creek, California

Ara concentrates on employment and insurance. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ara handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Employment

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• Insurance

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Ara's primary office is at 1211 Newell Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ara usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Ara discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Ara for a employment case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ara walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Ara offer a free consultation?

  Ara charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ara's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Ara's current terms during booking.

• How long do employment cases in California typically take?

  Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Ara gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Ara take my case if I'm outside Walnut Creek?

  Ara is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Ara will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Ara?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Ara will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Ara accepting new employment clients right now?

  Ara's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.