Glendale Attorney Roy Manukyan
Principal Attorney, RCM Legal
For Roy C. Manukyan, becoming an attorney wasn’t the beginning of a career in advocacy. It was the continuation of one that had already begun years earlier.
Today, Roy is principal attorney of RCM Legal, representing clients from the firm’s Glendale office in personal injury, employment law, Social Security Disability, probate litigation, product liability and other civil matters.
As an experienced Glendale attorney and trial advocate, Roy brings an unusual perspective to his work: experience representing individuals, extensive exposure to contested legal proceedings and time spent working at major international law firms defending some of the country’s largest companies.
An Early Start in Advocacy
Roy’s legal career began well before he completed law school.
At a young age, he began helping individuals pursue Social Security Disability benefits through RCM Disability. At just 19 years old, Roy successfully represented a claimant before a federal Administrative Law Judge.
That experience put him in an adversarial legal environment at an age when most future attorneys had not yet entered law school.
It also gave Roy early exposure to something that would become central to his career: advocating for individuals navigating complicated legal systems at particularly difficult moments in their lives.
More Than 600 Cases While Attending Law School
Roy continued operating RCM Disability while simultaneously attending law school.
During that period, he argued more than 600 cases while graduating at the top of his class with a GPA above 4.0.
Handling that volume of contested matters provided practical experience that cannot be learned solely from textbooks. It required preparing evidence, identifying weaknesses and strengths, presenting arguments, responding to opposing positions and communicating complicated issues clearly to decision-makers.
Those experiences helped shape Roy into the Glendale trial attorney he is today.
Experience From the Other Side of the Table
After law school, Roy temporarily stepped away from his own practice to work for major international law firms, where he defended some of the largest companies in the United States.
That experience exposed him to sophisticated litigation strategies, large legal teams and the way major organizations evaluate and defend claims.
Today, as a Glendale plaintiff attorney representing individuals in contested matters, Roy can draw upon that perspective when evaluating a case and developing litigation strategy. Understanding how the other side may analyze risk, evidence and potential exposure can be valuable when deciding how to approach negotiations, litigation and, when necessary, trial.
A Trial Attorney Who Believes Preparation Matters
Not every case should go to trial.
A favorable settlement may sometimes provide a client with a better, faster or more certain outcome than prolonged litigation. In other situations, settlement may not adequately protect the client’s interests.
Roy’s approach is to evaluate the circumstances of each case rather than assume one path is right for every client.
His extensive experience in contested proceedings informs how cases are evaluated and prepared from the beginning. Evidence matters. Credibility matters. Anticipating the opposing side’s arguments matters. And understanding where a case may ultimately lead matters.
That preparation is important whether a dispute ends through negotiation or proceeds to a courtroom.
Legal Matters Roy Manukyan Handles
As principal attorney of RCM Legal, Roy represents clients across several areas of law.
Probate Litigation
RCM represents clients in contested probate matters involving wills, estates, executors, beneficiaries, inheritance disputes and allegations involving fiduciary conduct.
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Personal Injury
RCM represents individuals injured because of negligence or wrongful conduct and works to pursue compensation from responsible parties.
Employment Litigation
California employees have substantial workplace protections. RCM represents individuals in employment disputes involving wrongful termination, hostile work environments, workplace harassment, retaliation and other disputes.
Social Security Disability
Social Security Disability has been part of Roy’s professional life since the beginning of his career. He represents individuals pursuing disability benefits and assists clients with claims, appeals and hearings involving SSDI and SSI.
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Product Liability
RCM represents individuals who have suffered injuries involving defective or dangerous products and devices.
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Civil Litigation
Roy also evaluates and represents clients in other civil disputes requiring strategic legal analysis, negotiation and litigation.
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Roy’s Approach to the Attorney-Client Relationship
Legal experience matters, but Roy believes the relationship between an attorney and client matters too.
Clients often come to RCM Legal while dealing with an injury, loss of employment, disability, family dispute or another event that has created considerable uncertainty. They need to know not only what their attorney is doing, but why.
Roy’s approach emphasizes three things:
Honesty – Clients deserve a realistic assessment of their legal matter, including potential strengths, weaknesses and risks.
Communication – Legal proceedings can be confusing. Clients should be able to ask questions and understand the decisions being made in their case.
Preparation – Whether a case is resolved through negotiation or litigation, thoughtful preparation provides the foundation for effective representation.
Those principles continue to guide Roy’s work as an RCM Legal attorney today.
Frequently Asked Questions About Roy Manukyan
Who is Roy C. Manukyan?
Roy C. Manukyan is the principal attorney of RCM Legal in Glendale, California. His experience includes Social Security Disability advocacy, civil litigation, personal injury, employment disputes, product liability and probate litigation, as well as prior experience working for major international law firms.
How much courtroom experience does Roy Manukyan have?
Roy began representing Social Security Disability claimants at a young age and won his first case before a federal Administrative Law Judge at 19. While attending law school, he argued more than 600 cases, giving him extensive experience presenting and advocating in contested legal proceedings.
What types of cases does Roy Manukyan handle?
Roy represents clients in probate litigation, personal injury, employment disputes, Social Security Disability, product liability and other civil litigation matters through RCM Legal.
Does Roy Manukyan represent plaintiffs?
Yes. Roy and RCM Legal represent individuals pursuing claims in areas including personal injury, employment disputes and product liability, as well as clients involved in Social Security Disability and probate matters. The nature of representation depends on the particular legal matter.
Where is Roy Manukyan’s law office?
Roy Manukyan is principal attorney of RCM Legal, located at 535 North Brand Boulevard, Suite 503, Glendale, California 91203.
Does Roy Manukyan offer free consultations?
RCM Legal offers free initial case evaluations. Prospective clients can discuss their circumstances, ask initial questions and determine whether Roy and RCM Legal may be able to assist with their legal matter.
Talk With Roy Manukyan and RCM Legal
The attorney you choose can play an important role in what happens next.
If you’re dealing with an injury, workplace dispute, Social Security Disability claim, probate conflict or another civil legal matter, contact RCM Legal to discuss your circumstances and learn about your options.
