Garbis R. Tchillingirian joined LS Carlson Law in May 2025, bringing with him a strong academic background and diverse legal experience. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Business Administration from California State University, Fullerton. During his undergraduate studies, he was recognized as a National Political Science Honor Student, received the 2014 Best Undergraduate Academic Paper Award, and had his work published in the university’s Department of English journal.

Mr. Tchillingirian went on to attend Western State College of Law, where he distinguished himself both academically and through his leadership roles. He was actively involved in the Business Law Association and served on several key committees, including Faculty Appointments, Finance, and Communications. He also held leadership roles as the social chair and vice president of the Armenian Law Student Association. His academic excellence earned him Witkin Awards in Employment Law and Contract Drafting, and he was a contributor to the law school’s newspaper. Mr. Tchillingirian graduated with Honors in 2020, ranked in the top six of his class, and was recognized as both an Honor Roll student and a Dean’s Fellow.

Following admission to the California State Bar, Mr. Tchillingirian began his legal career at a firm specializing in trust and estate litigation, disputed conservatorships, and estate administration. He later transitioned to a firm where he focused on insurance defense litigation. At LS Carlson Law, Mr. Tchillingirian leverages his broad experience to advocate for clients with a focus on integrity, diligence, and results-driven representation.