Top Labor Lawyers Near Me in Irvine Area

Tyler D. Kring is an Employment Attorney and Partner with Kring & Associates, APC. His practice is focused on Wage and Hour violations (Minimum Wage, Overtime, Misclassification, Meal and Rest Periods, etc.), Private Attorneys General Act ("PAGA") violations, Employment Discrimination (Age, Disability, Pregnancy, etc.), Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower Retaliation, and Wrongful Termination.

Stan A. Grombchevsky dedicates a large portion of his practice to litigating cases of employee and consumer rights, business disputes, products liability, and catastrophic personal injury. He also has considerable experience in complex asbestos and construction defect litigation, representing individual plaintiffs from all walks of life, as well as corporate and insurance defendants.. Mr. Grombchevsky joined Spray, Gould & Bowers in 2000, became a Partner in the firm in 2003, and Managing Partner in 2004. In 2020, the name of the firm was changed to Harris Grombchevsky LLP. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Grombchevsky practiced with another law firm in Newport Beach, California. Previously, he spent nearly a decade working in the real estate industry, and maintains a current California Real Estate Broker license.. Courts Admitted to Practice Law Before:

Samuel A. Wong is a renowned Orange County trial lawyer and a Co-Founder of Aegis Law Firm. Mr. Wong has spent his entire career litigating employment related matters, including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage, disability and medical leave cases. Mr. Wong is also an expert in class action litigation.. Mr. Wong has obtained millions of dollars on behalf of his clients through trial, arbitration, and settlement. He just recently obtained a unanimous jury verdict for his client in a two-month long trial. He is a published author, frequent speaker on employment law topics, and an active member of the Orange County Bar Association – Labor and Employment Section, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association and California Employment Lawyers Association.. As a result of Mr. Wong’s success in the field of employment law, Mr. Wong has consistently been selected as one of the Top Five Attorneys in Orange County by the OC Register and OC Metro magazine, and the publishers of Los Angeles Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine have consistently selected him as a “Super Lawyer” in the area of Employment Law. This honor is limited to the top 2.5% of all lawyers in California.. Prior to forming Aegis Law Firm Mr. Wong worked at the California Court of Appeals and was formerly an Associate at Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, LLP (a leading national employment law defense firm), concentrating his practice on labor and employment matters. Mr. Wong received his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley.. Among Mr. Wong’s varied engagements, he has served as counsel in highly publicized and complex employment litigation matters including, the representation of Wal-Mart in a class action lawsuit relating to allegations of nationwide gender discrimination and representation of the University of Southern California relating to claims of age discrimination. Mr. Wong now focuses his practice exclusively on representing employees against employers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage, disability and medical leave cases.

Ron S. Brand provides legal advice, guidance, and representation to employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, including defense against Federal and State-based wrongful termination, retaliation, harassment, discrimination, wage and hour, whistleblower, defamation, breach of contract, fraudulent inducement, and other similar claims brought by current and former employees. He represents employers in both Federal and State courts, and before administrative agencies, including the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Mr. Brand also represents property owners, landlords, and property management companies against Federal and State-based housing discrimination claims.. Mr. Brand also has substantial experience in business and corporate litigation (including claims for breach of contract and shareholder and partnership disputes), unfair competition litigation (including claims for breach of fiduciary duty and loyalty and claims of intentional interference with actual and prospective economic advantage), and trade secrets litigation (including claims of misappropriation of trade secrets).. In addition, Mr. Brand drafts and provides advice regarding employment, compensation, severance, confidentiality/non-disclosure, and non-solicitation/non-competition agreements. He also provides preventive advice to clients on a wide variety of human resources and personnel issues, including pre-employment background screening (such as compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act), employee compensation and benefits, employee discipline and training, leaves of absence, harassment and workplace violence investigations, and the development of policies and procedures designed to avoid employment claims and litigation. Mr. Brand conducts in-house management seminars and training sessions for executives, supervisors, managers, and human resources professionals on all aspects of labor and employment law, including anti-harassment prevention training required by California law. Mr. Brand is a frequent lecturer before providers of continuing legal education, trade groups, associations, and private employers on a wide variety of employment law related issues, including protection of trade secrets and pre-employment background screening.

Prior to opening the firm, Dean practiced at a prominent employment law firm in Orange County where he honed his skills as a tough litigator and compassionate adviser. Dean has law and motion writing experience at the trial and appellate levels and has appeared before judges in bench trials, trials, and three-judge appellate panels.. Dean served as judicial extern to the Honorable Oswald Parada, Magistrate Judge, of the United States District Court for the Central District of California.. Education:. Dean devotes his practice to representing employees, individually and in class actions, in all areas of employment law, including discrimination, harassment, wage and hour disputes, wrongful termination, retaliation, and misclassification of employees. Prior to practicing law, Dean worked in Silicon Valley as a software information developer for Oracle Corporation.

My dedication to justice led me to co-found Sick and Fired Lawyers with Perry G. Smith. We focus on combating disability and pregnancy discrimination in the workplace. I believe in normalizing disabilities and holding space for disabled employees to reach their full potential in the workplace.. Through strategic litigation, I aim not only to right wrongs committed against disabled and pregnant employees but also to send a powerful message to employers, no matter their resources. Case by case, I strive to expose illegal activities and influence positive change within companies. My goal is a future where robust policies and training practices prevent discrimination to protect rather than persecute marginalized employees.

Mr. Tran's primary practice area is Employment Law where he focuses on sexual orientation discrimination, disability discrimination, and wage and hour claims.. Prior to law school, Mr. Tran earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics from University of California, Riverside, California. Mr. Tran earned his Juris Doctor from Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law. Mr. Tran also recieved the degree of Master of Laws in Alternative Dispute Resolution from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law.. During his legal studies. Mr. Tran was a Board Member of the Mock Trial Team, where he competed in Regional competitions. Mr. Tran and his team earned a Regional Finalist finish in the American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law. While in law school, Mr. Tran interned for the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, where he argued numerous hearings and motions and conducted bench trials while he was in the Felony, Misdemeanor, and Juvenile Justice Unit.. Mr. Tran is a first-generation American, fluent in Vietnamese. Mr. Tran looks forward to serving the legal needs of the Vietnamese community.

Michael J. Rossiter is a partner at Scott & Whitehead with nearly 20 years of experience advising and defending employers across California. His practice covers the full spectrum of employment law, including wage and hour compliance, employee classification, disability accommodations, workplace investigations, discipline and termination, and defense against claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.. Michael has a strong litigation background, having handled numerous jury trials, arbitrations, and appeals—including a published decision in Sharp v. County of Orange, 871 F.3d 901 (9th Cir. 2017). He routinely defends employers in state and federal court, as well as before administrative agencies, under laws such as FEHA, the Labor Code, Title VII, the ADA, ADEA, and USERRA. His work also includes drafting and enforcing employment agreements, including confidentiality, non-solicitation, and trade secret protections.. In addition to his legal practice, Michael is an active speaker and trainer, regularly presenting to employers, HR professionals, and industry groups on wage and hour compliance, preventing harassment, managing employee discipline, and workplace accommodations.. Michael previously practiced at Rutan & Tucker LLP and served as a partner at Koeller, Nebeker, Carlson & Haluck LLP. He began his career with Fisher & Phillips LLP. He also served as an Adjunct Professor at Chapman University School of Law, where he taught Civil Procedure Lab from 2015 to 2023.. He earned his J.D. from Chapman University School of Law, where he served as Symposium Editor of the Chapman Law Review, and graduated cum laude from Brigham Young University with a degree in Political Science. He is admitted to practice in both California and Utah, as well as before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and federal courts in California. He has been recognized as a Southern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers and is a graduate of both the ABOTA Trial Advocacy Program and the OCBA College of Trial Advocacy.. Outside of his practice, Michael is dedicated to community service. He mentors law students, coaches high school mock trial teams, judges collegiate competitions, and volunteers with the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation.. Michael takes a practical, business-focused approach to employment law—helping employers navigate California’s complex legal landscape with clarity and confidence.

Michael Balmages is an accomplished mediator, arbitrator, and discovery referee with ADR Services, Inc. As a neutral, he has had great success in helping litigants resolve their disputes in more than 1,000 cases. His friendly nature and ability to find common ground contribute to his easy rapport with litigants and their attorneys. At the same time, his determination to get cases settled is evident at each hearing.. Michael's mediation experience is supplemented by his broad experience as a civil litigator, corporate general counsel, and transactional attorney. He has tried over 75 cases, taken over 1,000 depositions, and negotiated and drafted more than 1,000 contracts. He has extensive experience with business entities, including the formation, dissolution, and merger of such entities and the negotiation and drafting of numerous contracts and deal documents. Michael has been rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell for over 35 years.. Leveraging state-of-the-art technology, Michael Balmages conducts his hearings remotely via Zoom as a dedicated mediator, arbitrator, and discovery referee with ADR Services, Inc.. Michael's expansive career in law has its roots in Orange County, spanning an impressive 45+ years. His diverse experience has seen him represent plaintiffs and defendants across various business, real estate, and employment litigation phases. His legal journey included a significant tenure as the in-house General Counsel for Ocean Pacific Sunwear, Ltd., a global surf and beach apparel frontrunner during its heyday.. A proud alum of U.C. Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law (1972), Michael began his professional journey with Kindel & Anderson in their Orange County branch. He later established his firm in Tustin, pioneering in landlord-tenant and business litigation, with a particular flair for employment law. The evolution of his practice led to a merger with Corbett, Steelman & Davidson in 1984, furthering his specialization in employment matters.. Michael's commitment to mediation goes beyond his private practice. As a Certified Dispute Resolution Act Programs Mediator, he is also an esteemed member of mediation panels for the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and the Orange County Superior Court. Over his career, he has played a neutral role in over 1,500 cases, affirming his expertise.. In recognition of his unparalleled contributions, Michael was honored with a lifetime achievement award in 2020 by the Orange County Superior Court for his dedicated service on the court's Temporary Judge panel.. Beyond law, Michael's leadership is reflected in his active engagement within the Orange County community. Michael has been Chair of the Orange County Democratic Party, Orange County Chair of Tom Bradley for Governor, Orange County Chair of Feinstein for Governor, a Democratic candidate for State Senator, a Bobby Sox softball coach, and a Little League Coach. He was also on the Board of Directors of the Newport Theater Arts Center, on the Board of Directors of the California Age Group Wrestling Association, President of the Canyon Freestyle Wrestling Club, President of the Foothill Wrestling Club, and President of the Foothill High School Wrestling Boosters. Additionally, Michael is the head Astronomer for the Nature Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo.. Michael enjoys the proximity of his family. Together with his wife, Mary, he cherishes the joy of having their eight grandchildren nearby in North Tustin. Whether in courtroom mediation, on the sports field, or under the night sky, Michael Balmages, Esq. brings passion, dedication, and a wealth of experience to every endeavor.

Manbir S. Chowdhary is a graduate of the University of Southern California Law School, and a former legislative aide to the Lt. Governor of California. He is licensed to practice law in California, New York, and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.. Mr. Chowdhary has successfully litigated against some of the nation’s largest employers in both state and federal court. He represents employees and executives in all areas of labor and employment law, including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, whistleblower claims, misclassification, and unpaid wages claims.. Mr. Chowdhary’s experience also includes the prosecution and defense of contractual disputes, business torts, and the enforcement of partner/shareholder rights. His firm’s business litigation clients include real estate developers, national sportswear manufacturers, Fortune 500 executives, medical organizations, restaurants, and 501(c)(3) corporations.

Linda Luna Lara focuses her practice  in  employment law, in  protecting employee’s rights. Linda’s legal background includes experience in civil litigation.  Ms. Lara is comfortable resolving her client’s cases by trial or settlement negotiations. Linda believes that understanding her client's goals is crucial to her ability to successfully represent them.  As a result, she works diligently to make sure she can truthfully integrate the requirements of law with the needs of her client to help them prevail.   Linda received her Juris Doctor from Chapman University, School of Law and her undergraduate degree at CSUF.. Ms. Lara welcomes being contacted at

Lee Burrows’ primary practice is in complex commercial, real property and employment litigation. He has represented large companies, small employers and employees in a broad range of transactional and employment related matters, including breach of contract, unfair competition, discrimination and retaliation claims under FEHA, trade secret and copyright infringement, wrongful termination, and California Industrial Welfare Commission wage order violations. Additionally, he has extensive experience in the prosecution and defense of class actions and other representative claims in the tort and employment arenas.. Mr. Burrows has handled a variety of multi-party, large scale tort litigations, including environmental and toxic tort, product liability, construction defect and catastrophic slope failure actions. He has served as general counsel and litigation counsel for numerous homeowners’ associations and property management companies throughout Southern California.. Mr. Burrows’ litigation experience includes trial and appellate practice. He has tried numerous court trials involving transactional, real property and employment related matters and second-chaired seven jury trials to verdict. He has successfully arbitrated numerous tort and contract claims representing both plaintiffs and defendants.. Mr. Burrows is honored with Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating in legal proficiency and ethics with the award of an AV rating. This rating is based entirely on reviews by legal peers, including judges and attorneys located in the Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties.. Mr. Burrows is admitted to the State Bar of California, the United States District Court for the Central District of California and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Burrows received his Juris Doctor degree from Western State University College of Law in Fullerton, California in 1993. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a specialization in business administration from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1988. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Association of Southern California Defense Counsel, Orange County Bar Association, American Inns of Court, Community Associations Institute (CAI) and CACM.. Mr. Burrows is a frequent public speaker on legal topics to the bar and the general public, including the following:. Trust and Other Asset Protection Devices, John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. (1999);. The Mold Challenge in California, National Business Institute (2003. Water Intrusion and Mold Claims, Sterling Education Services (2003);. The Challenge of Litigating Under Business & Professions Code 17200, Los Angeles County Bar Association (2004);. Practicing Under Section 17200 in 2005, Orange County Bar Association (2005);. Business And Professions Code Section 17200 in California, Lorman Education Services (2005, 2006). Mr. Burrows also co-authored the publications which were related to these engagements.. Mr. Burrows volunteers yearly as an attorney-judge for the high school Mock Trial competition sponsored by the Constitutional Rights Foundation of Orange County.

Labor and Employment:. my focus as an attorney is to advocate for the rights of employees and protect their interests. I handle a wide range of labor and employment issues, including wrongful termination, workplace harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour. I am committed to fighting for fairness, justice, and equal treatment in the workplace.. Personal Injury:. I am dedicated to helping individuals who have suffered injuries due to the negligence or misconduct of others. Whether it's a car accident, slip and fall incident, injury resulting from a defective product, or any other type of personal injury case, I provide compassionate, determined and assertive representation to my clients. I understand the physical, emotional, and financial impact that personal injuries can have, and I work tirelessly to pursue compensation and justice on behalf of my clients.

Kyle D. Smith firmly believes in a client-centered approach to legal work. The starting point for every case should be the needs and wants of the client. Because those vary with every person, it’s important for lawyers to take the time to understand their clients. By taking the client-centered approach to each case, Kyle seeks to achieve the most desirable results for each employment law client.

Kyle D. Kring is a founding partner of Kring & Chung, LLP. He is a veteran of a number of lengthy jury trials in both State and Federal Court. He has experience in all aspects of litigation, with specialties in construction defect litigation, public and private construction law, public works contracting, employment law, products liability, insurance coverage disputes and real estate litigation matters.

Knepper Law PC was founded by Dawn Knepper, who has 20 years of experience of advising and litigating on behalf of management for their labor and employment needs. Dawn leverages this experience to help individuals in their time of need and fight for equality in the workplace.. We have extensive experience litigating claims of discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), retaliation, and wrongful termination, as well as those involving pregnancy and disability accommodations and leave laws. Knepper Law focuses on claims under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and wrongful termination in violation of public policy.. We also have experience in handling wage and hour claims, including claims for misclassification for exempt status or independent contractor classification. We have a special passion for pursuing claims for equal pay.. We are prepared to also enforce your rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), and local health and safety orders and ordinances, in the wake of COVID-19.. We can assist our clients with review of employment agreements, including professional contracts, such as employment agreements, separation agreements, non-competition and non-disclosure agreements, and commission plans.. At Knepper Law, we bring passion to our work and compassion to our clients.We are committed to be accessible to our clients and keep them advised of the status. By choosing Knepper Law, you will gain fierce advocates who will always have your best interests in mind. We are not afraid to take cases to trial. Our top priority is obtaining justice for our clients. We are highly selective in the cases we take on, ensuring that we believe in them 100% and can invest the time and resources necessary for success.

Kashif Haque is a trial attorney and one of the founding attorneys of Aegis Law Firm. He served as the 2015 Chairman of the Orange County Bar Association—Labor and Employment Section.. Mr. Haque has obtained millions of dollars on behalf of his clients through trial, arbitration and settlement. As a result of his success in and out of the courtroom, he has been selected as one of the Top 50 Attorneys in Orange County by Super Lawyers/Thomson Reuters. He has been named one of the Top Five Employment Attorneys in Orange County by OC Register/Metro every year from 2012 through 2016. The publishers of Los Angeles Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine have selected Mr. Haque as a “Super Lawyer” every year from 2009 through 2016; this honor is limited to the top 2.5% of all lawyers in California. He maintains a perfect 10/10 rating with Avvo (a leading lawyer rating site) and was named one of the Top 100 Lawyers in America by The National Advocates.. Mr. Haque primarily handles class actions and represents employees in all aspects of employment litigation, which includes claims for wrongful termination, wage and hour violations, discrimination, retaliation, and harassment.. Mr. Haque received his law degree from Washington University in St. Louis where he was an Editorial Board Member of the Law Review and Executive Board Member of Moot Court. He received his Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from the University of Central Missouri where he was selected to be a member of the Beta Alpha Psi honors fraternity.. Mr. Haque is an active member of the Orange County Bar Association, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, and California Employment Lawyers Association. He is admitted to practice in the state of California as well as the federal courts in the Central, Northern, and Southern Districts of California.  He is a frequent speaker on employment law topics before various professional and legal organizations.

JavierRivera-Carbone is an experienced fully bilingual attorney who hasconcentrated his practice on representing management and individuals inlabor and employment law matters. Prior to establishing his own civillitigation practice, Javier was junior partner at one of the largest Hispanic owned law firms in the world and Of Counsel at one of the oldest and largest labor and employment law firms in the United States.. Javierhas over 10 years of large law firm practice on the wide-range ofemployment law and labor relations matters faced by local andinternational employers. He has an impressive record of achievingpositive results for clients in business and employment litigation. Javier is uniquely qualified to handle civil litigation. He haslitigated many discrimination, retaliation and wage and hour cases,including class action lawsuits. Javier has successfully representedclients in arbitration, mediation and litigation before federal,California and Puerto Rico courts. He has also represented clientsbefore federal and state administrative agencies. Javier has extensiveexperience in providing preventive counseling and training toemployers, as well as significant experience in traditional labor lawissues

Imad Elias is a partner and founder of the emnployment and personal injury law firm of Mann & Elias, located in Irvine, California. The firm specializes in the representation of victims of wrongful employment actions, and people seriously injured in accidents.  Mr. Elias heads the Employment Law department of the firm while his partner, Scott Mann, heads the personal injury department of the firm.. "I became a lawyer to help make a difference in the lives of people who were wronged.  It remains my passion to this day, and I could find no better place to satisty this passion than the practice of employment law, and in particular employment litigation.  There, I relentlessly work to represent employees unlawfully treated by unscrupulous employers, especially large corporations.  It gives me the greatest pleasure to help these individuals get back on their feet, financially, mentally and emotionally.   A result that achieves a form of resurrection for my clients is what makes me proud; it is what I show my kids when they ask me what I do as a lawyer.   I have successfully represented more than 500 employees, including both low wage earners and highly paid professionals, for various claims including wrongful termination, unlawful discrimination and/or harassment on the basis of Gender, Disability, Age, National Origin, Race, Religion and sexual preference; and in claims of whistleblowing, violation of public policy and breaches of wage and hour laws.   I am happy to report that I have recovered multiple Millions of dollars on behalf of my clients throughout my carreer, in the form of jury verdicts, arbitration awards and settlements. My most recent result came on June 26, 2019 when I achieved a $1.14 Million jury verdict in Orange County against the UC Regents on behalf of a hearing impaired nurse who claimed disability discrimination and failure to reasonably accommodate.  After years of service to my clients, I am proud to be widely recognized by my peers, including being selected as a Super Lawyer every year since 2015,  a great honor bestowed on only 5% of the top lawyer in California.  I also provide  guidance and legal education on how to comply with California Labor laws to small businesses.  Don't hesitate to call or email me if you are facing trouble at work."    Imad Elias.

I specialize in household employment law. Our firm, Legally Nanny, is the leading law firm representing household employers and domestic employment and homecare agencies. I assist household employers in hiring nannies, elder care providers and other employees legally; draft employment and severance agreements; and defend disputes involving employees or government agencies. We also represent nanny agencies, homecare agencies, individuals and businesses in a variety of labor & employment, dispute resolution and business matters.  Finally, I serve as an expert witness on household employment legal and tax issues, including calculating the cost of childcare in divorce proceedings.. ---. Bob graduated from Georgetown University magna cum laude. After college, he was awarded a Rotary International Fellowship and studied at the University of Lisbon in Portugal.. Upon returning to the U.S., Bob worked for several years and then attended the University of Chicago Law School where he graduated with Honors.. Since graduation, Bob has practiced labor & employment law in Orange County, California. He represents household employers, domestic employment and homecare agencies, businesses and individuals in a wide variety of legal matters, including defending against claims and litigation from employees and charges and investigations from government agencies.. Bob advises clients on hiring, evaluation, accommodation and termination matters; wage and hour issues; workplace policies, handbooks, agreements and contracts; and resolving client and business disputes. Bob also serves as the General Counsel for the Association of Premier Nanny Agencies, on the Board of Directors for the International Nanny Association, as an active member of the National Private Duty Association, and has served as an expert witness on household employment legal and tax issues, including calculating the cost of childcare in divorce proceedings.

I represent small to medium sized businesses and high net worth individuals with respect to business disputes of all types, including contract, employment, real estate, intellectual property and securities issues.

I have a passion for employee rights.  I believe in the ethical practice of law, and focus on obtaining the best results possible for my clients in the shortest amount of time, realizing the stresses and emotional toll of litigation.  At the same token, I believe that some cases have to be tried, and am not afraid of taking such cases all the way to trial.   I pride myself in providing superb legal representation and being accessible to my clients at all times in order to ensure they are fully informed about the progress of their cases.  I have recovered millions of dollars for my clients, while at the same time giving them a sense of justice over unfair circumstances.. In my spare time, I enjoy boating, soccer, and above all, spending time with my wife and son.

I am an associate attorney with Kring & Chung, LLP. Born and raised in Southern California, I graduated cum laude from California State University Fullerton with my Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. In 2013, I graduated cum laude from Chapman University School of Law with an emphasis in Taxation and Business Law. While at Chapman, I served as a notes and comments editor on the Law Review and earned CALI awards (highest grade) in Evidence and Corporations.. My practice focuses on representing employees and defending employers in employment matters, including unpaid wages, misclassification, wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination, and harassment. I represent individuals and small and large businesses in all aspects of civil litigation. I also have significant experience handling complex wage and hour class actions.

Graduate of Loyola Law School practicing business litigation for 20+ years

Federico Castelan Sayre is a nationally recognized trial lawyer. He has been trying cases for the past 40 years and has tried over 200 cases to verdict. He practices in the areas of Civil Rights litigation, mass toxic tort, wrongful death, complex commercial litigation, employment law and serious personal injury. He handles criminal matters of significance, including Capitol Cases and white collar criminal cases. While Mr. Sayre’s primary practice is in California State and Federal Courts, he has handled cases in Washington, Oregon, Arizona and Nevada, just to name a few. Mr. Sayre is a frequent lecturer and panel member in various areas of civil practice. He is the past president of the Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County. He is the only person to have been designated as Outstanding Hispanic Attorney in Orange County (by the Hispanic Bar Association) and the Benito Juarez Outstanding Attorney in Los Angeles County (by the Mexican American Bar Association).. Mr. Sayre received his Bachelor of Arts and Government Degree in 1969 from the University of Arizona. While at Arizona, Mr. Sayre was listed in Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities and was the founding member of the Mexican-American Liberation Committee.. Mr. Sayre received his Juris Doctorate from Boalt Hall School of Law at the University of California, Berkeley. He was Chief Note and Comment Editor of the California Law Review while at Boalt. Mr. Sayre also attended Princeton University where he was a Woodrow Wilson Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. He received a Masters in Public Affairs from Berkeley University in 1971. While at Berkeley, he was the Founder and Director of the “Migrant Legal Services Program.” He has a long history of involvement in groups that work to improve conditions within the Hispanic community. Mr. Sayre is bilingual in English and Spanish.. Mr. Sayre also received a research grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, where he conducted research on the subject of “Future Alternatives for Farm Workers in Response to Technological Change in Agriculture.”. Mr. Sayre is admitted to practice in all United States District Courts of California. He is a member of the Los Angeles County and American Bar Associations; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; California Trial Lawyers Association; Los Angeles Trial Association; Mexican-American Bar Association. Founding Life Member; Trial Lawyers for Public Justice; Member and Board of Director, California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation; Board of Directors California Rural Legal Assistance; National Secretary, Railroad Section, ATLA; Board of Trustees for Los Angeles County Bar Association; Treasurer of the Mexican-American Bar Association and National Chairman of the Railroad Section for ATLA.