About
Armen
Margarian
JD / MBA · Founder, Novaro, Inc.
Visionary entrepreneur, strategist and attorney with a proven track record of building, launching and scaling innovative companies and teams. Founder and majority shareholder of Nexora.Law (formerly AppearMe) — the largest real-time attorney network and marketplace in the USA — and a recognized leader in legal-tech, two-sided marketplaces and strategic growth.
With expertise spanning entrepreneurship, litigation, AI applications in law and business strategy, Armen combines a deep understanding of legal and technological landscapes to deliver impactful solutions for large organizations and startups alike. An avid cyclist, traveler and street photographer, he is most passionate about mentoring future leaders in the legal and tech industries.
50
US states served by Nexora.Law (formerly AppearMe)
98.7%
Attorney matching rate at Nexora.Law (formerly AppearMe)
$25M
Seed-stage valuation of Nexora.Law (formerly AppearMe)
3
Ardina Law offices, two countries
Experience
Two decades across courtrooms, boardrooms, and product teams.
2025 — Present
Founding Attorney, Litigator & Mediator
Ardina Law · JudicateADR — Los Angeles, Paris, Yerevan
- Founded a firm specializing in immigration, complex litigation, class actions and high-stakes disputes.
2017 — Present
CEO & Co-Founder
Nexora.Law (formerly AppearMe, Inc.) — Los Angeles, Berkeley, Yerevan
- Built a two-sided marketplace connecting litigators across all 50 states, with a 98.7% matching rate and 100% guaranteed attorney payment versus a 50% industry standard.
- Established the largest real-time network of licensed attorneys in the United States.
- Added interpreter services, expert witnesses and deposition coverage to become an all-in-one legal-tech solution.
- Led teams across two countries and three cities; graduate of the UC Berkeley SkyDeck Accelerator (2019).
2016 — 2024
Consumer, Automotive & Class Action Litigation
The Margarian Law Firm — Los Angeles
- Litigated automotive matters from individual claims to nationwide class actions.
- Assessed thousands of cases involving vehicle defects, automotive fraud and finance fraud against major manufacturers and lenders.
- Drafted complex complaints, motions and demurrers, and advocated at critical hearings.
Ongoing
Settlement Officer & Mediator
Los Angeles Superior Court — Resolve Law program
- Facilitates court-ordered Mandatory Settlement Conferences and mediates both simple and complex disputes, promoting early resolution.
Ongoing
Board Member & Strategic Advisor
Various technology startups
- Advises founders on legal compliance, fundraising, market strategy and technology development from the earliest stages.
Ongoing
Lecturer & Public Speaker
Columbia Law · USC · AUA · TUMO
- Speaks on AI in the courtroom at leading institutions and international conferences, including the United Nations and the 5th International McNair Conference.
Education
JD · UWLA
2012 — 2015
Business law, litigation, civil procedure
MBA · USC Marshall
2003 — 2006
Entrepreneurship & finance
BS · USC
1998 — 2001
Genetics, molecular biology & neuroscience
Core competencies
- Entrepreneurship & strategic development
- Team building & leadership
- Business growth & market strategy
- Technology-driven legal solutions
- Two-sided marketplaces
- AI applications in law & litigation
- Legal strategy & risk mitigation
- High-stakes litigation & arbitration
- Public speaking & academic engagement
- Fundraising & global development
Achievements
Grew Nexora.Law (formerly AppearMe) from zero to a nationwide platform with thousands of active users.
Guided Nexora.Law (formerly AppearMe) through UC Berkeley SkyDeck and a $25M seed-stage valuation.
Led international fundraising projects to rebuild schools and hospitals.
Recognized as an expert on AI applications for courtrooms and litigation.
Licenses, research & more
Licensed Attorney, California State Bar
McNair Scholar, USC
Settlement Officer, Los Angeles Superior Court (MSC / Resolve Law)
Research at UCLA Cardiology & Cardiothoracic Surgery (2000–2002)
Co-author, Transplantation — “Cause of Atrioventricular Block in Patients After Heart Transplantation.”
Get in touch
Los Angeles · Yerevan · Paris