Building a strong legal team has never been about simply adding names to a roster. It is about expanding thoughtfully with attorneys who share the same commitment to client service, strategic advocacy, and practical legal guidance. That vision continues with the opening of Raiser, Kenniff & Lonstein's California office, led by experienced attorneys Alex Mardirossian and Teni Amadian.
The new office allows the firm to better serve individuals, families, and businesses throughout California while maintaining the personalized attention that has long defined our law firm. By bringing together attorneys with diverse backgrounds, it allows clients to benefit from expanded knowledge while maintaining the direct communication and personalized approach they value.
Under Alex and Teni's leadership, clients will gain access to attorneys with extensive California legal experience backed by the resources and litigation experience of the broader Raiser, Kenniff & Lonstein team.
A New California Office & A Continued Commitment to Clients
The opening of Raiser, Kenniff & Lonstein's California office represents an exciting milestone for the firm and its clients. Managed by Alex Mardirossian and Teni Amadian, the office combines strong local knowledge with the resources of an established litigation firm to provide comprehensive legal representation across a broad range of practice areas.
Alex and Teni bring years of experience representing California clients in matters involving personal injury, landlord-tenant disputes, property damage, traffic violations, lemon law claims, and other civil matters. Their understanding of California law, combined with the firm's broader litigation capabilities, allows clients to benefit from knowledgeable, collaborative representation tailored to their unique legal needs.
Many legal challenges involve more than one area of law. A business dispute may involve contractual or real estate concerns. A personal injury claim may include property damage issues or insurance complications. A criminal matter may have lasting effects on professional and personal opportunities. Having attorneys with different areas of experience working together allows clients to approach these situations with a more complete perspective.
The California office provides clients with:
- Experienced Local Leadership. Alex Mardirossian and Teni Amadian oversee the California office, bringing extensive experience representing clients throughout the state.
- Broader Legal Resources. Clients benefit from the combined knowledge and experience of attorneys across multiple practice areas.
- Collaborative Representation. Attorneys work together to develop thoughtful legal strategies for complex legal matters.
- Personalized Attention. Clients continue working with attorneys who prioritize communication, accessibility, and hands-on representation.
- Comprehensive Legal Support. Individuals, families, and businesses have access to a wider range of legal services backed by an experienced team.
The goal is simple: provide clients with the depth and resources of a larger legal team while preserving the personal relationships that make effective representation possible.
Expanding Legal Representation Across California
Raiser, Kenniff & Lonstein has developed a strong reputation through decades of litigation experience and strategic legal advocacy. Attorneys Steven Raiser, Thomas Kenniff, and Alexander Lonstein bring significant experience representing individuals, businesses, and organizations in complex legal matters.
The firm's areas of practice include:
- Criminal Defense. Protecting the rights of individuals facing criminal allegations and navigating the complexities of the legal system is our top priority. With experience in high-stakes matters, our attorneys provide thoughtful guidance through every stage of the process while helping clients understand their options and make informed decisions.
- Personal Injury & Civil Litigation. We represent clients in disputes involving personal, professional, and commercial interests, identifying practical paths forward and building strategies designed to protect clients’ long-term interests.
- Business Law. Our team helps business owners and companies navigate legal challenges, transactions, and disputes, helping with everything from strategic decisions and agreements to conflicts that require careful resolution.
- Real Estate Law. Assisting clients with property transactions, agreements, and real estate-related conflicts, our attorneys help professionals manage the legal details behind property matters while working to resolve challenges efficiently and protect valuable assets.
- Media & Entertainment Law. We offer legal guidance for individuals and businesses involved in creative industries.
Through years of courtroom experience and strategic advocacy, Steven Raiser, Thomas Kenniff, and Alexander Lonstein bring valuable insight to matters requiring careful preparation and strong legal judgment.
Experienced California Leadership
Alex Mardirossian and Teni Amadian offer extensive experience representing clients across a wide range of legal matters. Their commitment to responsive client service and practical legal solutions makes them an integral part of the firm's continued growth in California.
Alex and Teni have built their practices helping individuals, families, and businesses navigate a variety of legal challenges.
Their experience includes:
- Personal Injury Representation: Providing guidance and legal support for clients injured in accidents and other harmful incidents while pursuing compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and related damages.
- Traffic Ticket Defense: Defending drivers facing citations, violations, and other traffic matters while working to minimize penalties and protect their driving privileges.
- Landlord-Tenant Law: Resolving disputes involving leases, rental agreements, security deposits, housing conditions, evictions, and other matters affecting property rights.
- Property Damage Claims: Addressing losses involving residential and commercial property by helping clients pursue solutions after accidents, negligence, or other damaging events.
- Lemon Law Cases. Representing consumers dealing with defective vehicles, repeated repair issues, and manufacturer-related problems that impact safety, reliability, and value.
Their experience with California law, paired with the firm's broader litigation resources, allows the California office to provide practical guidance across both everyday legal matters and more complex disputes.
More Legal Resources Without Losing Personalized Service
As Raiser, Kenniff & Lonstein continues to grow, maintaining personalized client service remains a top priority.
The firm's California expansion was built with that commitment in mind. The attorneys leading the California office have built their reputations through direct client relationships, careful preparation, and a commitment to understanding the details behind every legal matter. Those values remain at the center of the firm's continued growth.
Clients now benefit from a broader bench of experienced attorneys while continuing to receive individualized guidance. The expanded firm allows attorneys to collaborate across practice areas, share perspectives, and develop legal strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
Whether someone needs criminal defense, assistance after an accident, help resolving a property dispute, guidance with a business matter, or representation in another legal issue, having access to attorneys with complementary experience can make an important difference.
Looking Ahead & Serving California
The opening of Raiser, Kenniff & Lonstein's California office marks an exciting new chapter for the firm. With Alex Mardirossian and Teni Amadian in charge of the office, California clients now have access to experienced local attorneys. This expansion strengthens the firm's ability to provide comprehensive legal representation while maintaining the responsive, relationship-driven service clients have come to expect.
Whether you are facing a criminal charge, recovering from an accident, resolving a real estate dispute, protecting your business, or addressing a landlord-tenant matter, you now have access to a broader team of accomplished attorneys working on your behalf. The result is more comprehensive legal support, greater depth of experience, and the confidence that your case is backed by professionals committed to pursuing the best possible outcome.
If you are looking for experienced legal representation in California, we’re ready to help. Contact us online or call (888) 646-0025 to schedule a consultation and learn how this expanded partnership can provide the legal guidance you need across a full range of practice areas.