Romel Ambarchyan is the founding partner and managing attorney of RA & Associates. He earned a bachelor’s degree in history with honors from the University of California, Los Angeles, followed by a J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law. His early legal work included real estate litigation, mortgage lender disputes, foreclosure defense, and landlord tenant matters. Over time, his practice evolved toward personal injury representation. This shift was driven by a desire to help individuals and families who are navigating some of the most difficult moments of their lives.
His move into personal injury law reflects a deeper philosophy. Ambarchyan believes legal representation should be powerful, strategic, and highly personal. That belief has become the foundation of RA & Associates.
The RA & Associates philosophy: “People over process”
From its inception, RA & Associates has operated on the principle that clients are real people experiencing real trauma. They are not file numbers or revenue sources. This mindset is central to the firm’s operation. In a recent interview, Ambarchyan stated, “We believe in quality over quantity, and as such carefully limit our caseload, instead of focusing on client relationships.”
This approach is reflected in several defining elements of the firm.
- Boutique level attention combined with big firm capability. The team carefully manages its caseload so senior attorneys are closely involved in each matter. This ensures clients receive meaningful, personalized attention.
- A culture rooted in family values. Empathy, loyalty, and respect influence the way the firm approaches every case. These values are more than slogans. They serve as guiding principles.
- Accessibility for every type of client. The firm offers multilingual staff, around the clock communication, free consultations, and contingency fee arrangements. This creates open access to high quality legal representation.
- Equal commitment to cases of all sizes. While many firms focus only on high value matters, RA & Associates takes on cases of varying scale when the team believes their advocacy can make a difference.
Delivering results without losing heart
The firm’s compassionate approach is complemented by its impressive track record. RA & Associates is known for pairing empathy with strong, assertive advocacy. One of the firm’s most notable outcomes came in October 2025 when its team secured a 2.4 million dollar settlement for a client injured in a California car accident. This type of result demonstrates the firm’s ability to deliver significant outcomes without compromising the personal attention it is known for.
For many clients, these results provide more than financial recovery. They offer the resources needed for treatment, rehabilitation, and a more secure future after catastrophic injury.
Growth and expansion while staying true to core values
The firm’s success has led to expansion beyond its California roots. As of late 2025, RA & Associates announced new service offerings in Arizona and Nevada. Expansion can often dilute a boutique firm’s personal touch. However, Ambarchyan has made it clear that growth will not compromise the firm’s identity. The goal is to bring RA’s distinctive combination of compassion and strength to more communities that need trustworthy representation.
Why his story resonates
In a profession often viewed as transactional or profit driven, Romel Ambarchyan offers a different kind of leadership. His mission is grounded in advocacy, dignity, and compassion. His evolution from real estate litigation to personal injury work reflects a commitment to stand beside people who need more than technical representation. They need a team that believes in them.
Even as the firm expands, the core promise remains unchanged. Every client receives genuine attention. Every case receives strategic focus. And every matter is handled with integrity and purpose.
In 2026, Romel Ambarchyan is expanding his impact beyond the United States, with scheduled appearances at law-related events across the world. His international engagements will include speaking opportunities in Australia, where he plans to share insights on leadership, client-centered advocacy, and the evolving role of boutique firms in modern legal practice.
RA & Associates shows what is possible when a law firm blends capability with empathy. In Romel Ambarchyan, the legal community finds a leader who brings together experience, heart, and a clear mission. His work is worth celebrating, and his continued impact is worth watching.