about the firm
Vacheh Arthur Marganian
Managing Attorney
Founder & Managing Attorney
Mass Tort & Complex Personal Injury Litigation
Vacheh Arthur Marganian founded VAM Law with a clear objective: to build a litigation practice capable of handling mass tort and complex personal injury matters with the rigor, discipline, and medical insight these cases demand.
Before forming VAM Law, Mr. Marganian gained valuable experience working on insurance defense matters, where he developed a deep understanding of how insurers and corporate defendants evaluate risk, control exposure, and deploy resources to minimize claim value. That experience provided firsthand insight into the structural disadvantages faced by injured individuals and plaintiff-side counsel in high-stakes litigation.
Motivated to address those imbalances, Mr. Marganian established VAM Law as a firm designed to level the playing field through preparation, causation analysis, and trial readiness—not volume-driven practices or superficial case development.
A defining feature of Mr. Marganian’s approach is the integration of medical analysis directly into litigation strategy. Under his leadership, VAM Law developed an in-house medical consulting framework that allows injuries, causation theories, and long-term health consequences to be evaluated early and continuously throughout the life of a case. This medical–legal collaboration strengthens evidentiary foundations, anticipates defenses, and supports disciplined case valuation.
Mr. Marganian places significant emphasis on case selection, strategic development, and accountability-driven advocacy. His practice reflects a belief that meaningful results—whether through resolution or trial—are achieved through preparation, precision, and a willingness to pursue cases on their merits.
As Managing Attorney, Mr. Marganian oversees litigation strategy, case development, and coordination with experts, co-counsel, and strategic partners. His work is guided by a commitment to representing clients with seriousness and integrity, while advancing claims that can withstand rigorous scrutiny and deliver just outcomes.
- Juris Doctor: Loyola Law School, Los Angeles (1997)
- Bachelor’s Degree: University of California, Los Angeles (1993)
- State Bar of California
- State Bar of Texas
- Authorized to practice in all California State Courts
- United States Central District of California
- Member, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA)
- Member, Hispanic American Bar Association (HABA)
- Member, California Lawyers Association (CLA)
- Member, American Association for Justice / Association of Trial Lawyers (AAJ)
SARAH FRANCO
Managing Certified Paralegal, Personal Injury Case Manager
As our Managing Certified Paralegal, Sarah Franco specializes in Personal Injury cases. She holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Southern New Hampshire University and brings a unique perspective to her work, having also studied psychology at the University of Phoenix. Sarah’s expertise and role are crucial in efficiently managing and supporting our clients in their Personal Injury cases, offering a blend of legal acumen and psychological insight to guide them through the legal process with care and proficiency.
KATHY MARGANIAN
Medical Consultant
Personal Injury & Mass Tort Case Analysis
Kathy Marganian serves as a medical consultant to VAM Law, supporting personal injury and mass tort matters through medical record review, case screening, and injury analysis.
Her work focuses on evaluating medical documentation, identifying injury patterns, and assisting attorneys in understanding the clinical aspects of complex claims. She contributes to early-stage case assessment, helping determine whether the medical evidence supports claimed injuries and alleged causation.
In collaboration with counsel, Kathy assists with organizing and interpreting medical records, highlighting relevant findings, and preparing case materials for expert review. Her role supports efficient case development and helps ensure that medical issues are clearly understood and appropriately framed throughout the litigation process.
Kathy works closely with the firm on matters where medical documentation and injury analysis are central to claim evaluation and strategy.