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Jacob Sarabian

Jacob Sarabian

Full Bio

About Jacob

Jacob Sarabian, the son of a farmer with deep roots in Fresno, grew up immersed in the values of hard work and community that define the Central Valley. He left home to pursue his education, earning his law degree before honing his skills at a Chambers-ranked, nationally recognized litigation firm, where he handled complex, high-stakes cases across various industries and jurisdictions. Jacob’s training at an elite national law firm informs his approach to litigation: strategic, aggressive, relentlessly client focused, and results oriented.

Upon returning to Fresno, he joined a highly respected local law firm, becoming a partner within four years of graduating law school. This diverse experience—from his agricultural upbringing to his national litigation training—shape the firm’s core principles bringing tenacity and integrity with a commitment to serving the Central Valley and achieving results.

Education

B.A.: University of California, Santa Barbara

J.D.: Loyola Law School, Los Angeles

Jacob’s case successes include the following representative matters:

  • Alameda County Jury Trial (Landlord vs. Tenant): Represented a landlord seeking unpaid rent from the COVID-19 period. Overcame defenses of waiver and economic hardship, securing 100% of the requested amount, exceeding pre-trial settlement offers of less than 25%.
  • Fresno County Jury Trial (Developer vs. Subcontractor): Represented a local developer against a subcontractor’s claim for unpaid materials. Achieved a complete defense verdict and prevailed on a cross-complaint, obtaining a jury award of over $100,000 in attorney’s fees, despite pre-trial offers involving payments to the subcontractor.
  • Monterey County Jury Trial (Physician Defense): Defended a physician against claims of wrongful injury to timber and breach of CC&Rs. Secured a complete defense verdict, despite pre-trial settlement offers in the six-figure range.
  • California High-Speed Rail Authority Litigation: Represented a local businessman against ten causes of action seeking seven-figure damages. Obtained a demurrer sustained without leave to amend, resulting in a settlement with no appeal.
  • Los Angeles Investors vs. Indian Tribe: Represented investors, recovering over $1.5 million. Prevailed on multiple contested motions and appellate work to secure the funds.
  • Public Records Act Court Trial: Prevailed in a court trial involving contested liability and extensive discovery, securing a settlement with a six-figure attorney’s fee award.
  • Bel Air Homeowners Association Dispute: Represented the association in a dispute over board governance and Davis-Stirling Act claims. Obtained summary judgment, upheld on appeal.
  • Attorney Defense Litigation: Represented an attorney against claims brought by opposing counsel, securing a complete dismissal with prejudice.
  • Estate Plan Litigation: Defended sole beneficiary of a multi-million-dollar estate plan. Achieved a settlement for a fraction of the estate’s value after extensive discovery.
  • Business Divorce Case: Represented a local business against claims from a former partner seeking seven-figure damages. After substantial discovery, negotiated a settlement with no monetary payment from the defendant.
  • Elder Abuse Litigation: Represented a local businessman, securing a settlement recovering 100% of the claimed funds after extensive discovery and multi-day depositions.
  • Quo Warranto Matter: Represented a landowner challenging the legality of water district board appointments. Obtained leave to sue from the Attorney General and secured a prevailing party finding, resulting in an award of all attorney’s fees.

These results highlight Jacob Sarabian’s ability to navigate complex litigation and deliver favorable outcomes for clients establishing Sarabian Law as a leader in local and regional legal disputes.

Outside of work Jacob enjoys spending time with his wife and (wild) son and Fresno State athletics.