Maria Hovsepian

Maria Hovsepian is an experienced attorney currently practicing at LaFollette, Johnson, DeHaas, Fesler & Ames since August 2012. Prior to this role, Maria served as a Senior Litigation Associate at Peterson & Bradford, LLP from January 2005 to January 2011, specializing in civil litigation related to employment practices and healthcare litigation liability defense. Maria consistently exceeded billing requirements while managing caseloads, advising junior associates, and participating in hiring and administrative decisions. Significant experience includes handling high-exposure cases for the County of Los Angeles, negotiating successful settlements, and fostering relationships with clients and carrier representatives. Maria also engages in pro bono work in family law. Educational qualifications include a J.D. from Southwestern Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in American Literature from UCLA.