Kirk E. Karamanian, Esq.

Kirk is a cum laude graduate of the University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law, where he was also a member of the Justice Frank Murphy Honor Society. He is a Proctor in Admiralty, and his practice is devoted almost exclusively to representation of crew members in maritime personal injury matters, longshoremen, and civilian contractors injured overseas covered by the Defense Base Act.

He graduated from Michigan State University in 1991, and the University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law in 1994. In his spare time, he enjoys playing guitar in his band Vavoom.

Bar Admissions:

United States Supreme Court
State Bar of Michigan
Ohio State Bar
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois
United States District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas

Professional and Community Organizations:

Kirk is a member of the American Bar Association, Maritime Law Association of the United States, (Proctor member), American Association for Justice, and Michigan Association for Justice. He is also a member of the DOL-Joint Bar Association where he serves on the Board of Governors, and is currently the acting Secretary of the Association. Kirk has been an invited lecturer by the U.S. Department of Labor, the University of Texas School of Law, Loyola University New Orleans, the Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group, and the DOL-Joint Bar Association on topics pertaining to maritime law and the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act and its extensions.

CONTACT US:

CALL US AT

1-800-OBRYANS

(1-800-627-9267)

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We Have A 5-Star Rating On:

Dennis O’Bryan has been Practicing Law since the 80’s. He’s not new to this wicked game and hes a Straight Shooter. Rare find in the Attorney Business. Dennis took my Case and he was the right man for the job. He is a Superior Attorney.

Respectfully,

Clarence Bodenstein

Gary and the firm went out on a limb and took a case that no one else would. They got results. They know their stuff. One wouldn’t hire a young lawyer whom hasn’t been in the trenches per say, you would want to hire the best of the best whom have been thru it all. Hand down Gary and the O’Bryan law firm are the best of the best. They are truly the Mystical Knights of the Sea

Anonymous

Gary,

Thank you. You are awesome.
Vance and I appreciate the huge effort that you put into getting us a settlement.

Sincerely,

Linda

Dear Mr. Karamanian

I just wanted to thank you for the fantastic job you did with my case. I appreciate all the help, support and professionalism you displayed while working to achieve an extremely favorable outcome for me and my family. There were many complex issues involved with my case that you not only handled expertly, but also explained to me in a way that was easy to understand. I always felt confident in your abilities and fortunate to have you representing me. Thank you again.

Ibrahim Kobeissi

Gary,

My wife and I would like to thank you for working with us and putting up with Me through a difficult time it has been a pleasure working with you also can you email me a copy of my fees if not trouble so I can see where we stand sincerely.

Melvin

Mr. Karamanian is an outstanding attorney. He is very thorough, helpful and responsive, and is always available for his clients. I had great trust and confidence in his advice due to his many years of experience. He successfully represented me in my case and I highly recommend him and the team at the O’Bryan, Baun, Karamanian law firm.

Lina A.

I was injured fishing and couldn’t work. I needed help with medical bills and living expenses. Dennis O’Bryan helped me right away. All my medical bills were paid, I was awarded maintenance payments to offset my living expenses until I got back to work, and he recovered all my lost wages.
I highly recommend Dennis O’Bryan at O’Bryan’s Law to anyone injured at work. Let him work for you!

Fred Damer, F/V SEA PRIDE

I suffered what turned out to be a career-ending injury by slipping on an icy deck. This was due to reduced crews and company reluctance to pay the overtime necessary to maintain a safe workplace. I personally knew several other mariners who had been successfully represented by O’Bryan Baun Karamanian so I contacted them. Gary Baun handled my case and it was settled to my satisfaction through mediation without having to endure a trial. He even suggested several financial remedies I could pursue in the meantime and that was a lifesaver.