Top Employment Lawyers Near Me in Sherman Oaks Area

Unfortunately, many attorneys claim that they are "Trial Lawyers" but really are not. What is a Trial Lawyer? Someone that actually takes cases to trial in front of a jury and puts the fear of you know what in the insurance companies and other entities.. When choosing the right trial lawyer for a catastrophic injury or death case, why not hire the trial lawyer that other lawyers routinely select for their firm's biggest cases. We are that firm.. Arash Homampour is the founder and trial lawyer of The Homampour Law Firm. The Homampour Law Firm is considered one of the premier law firms in the state of California. Our firm only handles a limited number of cases, all on a contingency fee basis, which allows us to provide the highest level of service.. Our primary area of focus is catastrophic injury/wrongful death. We’ve handled cases and trials throughout California involving car accidents (including trucks, motorcycles, buses, bicycles and pedestrians), premises liability, construction site accidents, product liability and dangerous roadways. We have the skill and means to handle large-value (seven and eight figure) claims and cases involving brain and spinal cord injuries, burn injuries, chronic pain, amputations and wrongful death.. Some of Arash Homampour’s recognitions include the following:

Representing and advising small, medium, and large businesses with diligence, integrity, and attentiveness for over 11 years.

Netta Grutman is an employment law attorney and workplace investigator. She has conducted hundreds of workplace investigations of diverse nature and complexity.. Ms. Grutman successfully defended large companies in employment litigation and brings her vast experience in employment law to her investigations and trainings.. Ms. Grutman earned her Juris Doctorate from University of California, Hastings and her Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Davis. Ms. Grutman is admitted to practice law in California. She is also a member of the Association of Workplace Investigators.

Michael Burgis, Esq., is a knowledgeable, experienced and aggressive trial attorney who focuses on obtaining maximum Recovery for the Injured. Mr. Burgis’s current focus is Workers’ Compensation and Employment matters, but his practice also includes handling Personal Injury cases.. A California native, Mr. Burgis earned his B.S. degree in Economics with a minor in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), in 2003. In 2008, Mr. Burgis earned his J.D. from Southwestern Law School and was admitted to the California Bar.. Mr. Burgis began his career working with Glauber Berenson, a well-known and respected Worker’s Compensation law firm. During his over five-year tenure at Glauber Berenson, Mr. Burgis quickly proved to be a Top Trial Attorney, setting both trial and settlement records. As the result of achieving phenomenal results for his clients, Mr. Burgis was named a Top Attorney in 2010 by Pasadena Magazine and continues to be recognized on Rising Stars (2014 to present).. Mr. Burgis has obtained multiple seven-figure and 100% disability awards for his clients. Mr. Burgis has successfully argued hundreds of cases before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. Mr. Burgis also had the rare and distinct honor of successfully arguing in front of the California Court of Appeals on a 100% permanent disability claim.. Link to Court of Appeals decision: (). Although Mr. Burgis was offered partnership opportunities, he was determined to pursue his own practice where he could utilize his unique and effective approach to litigation. With his extensive knowledge of the law, coupled with innovative strategies, Mr. Burgis is dedicated to improving the lives of injured and their families.

Los Angeles-based trial attorney who fights for consumers and on behalf of victims of employment abuse, retaliation and harassment.  Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rated and Southern California SuperLawyer.

I worked at a defense firm for the first 9 years of my carrer and switched to the Plaintiff's side with some hesistation.  Now that I represent primarily Plaintiffs I am thrilled that I can use my compassionate side to not only strongly advodate for my clients, but genuinely care about how their settlement, judgment, or end result will affect their life in the long run.  The clients are what make my job worthwhile and why I continue practicing law.

I practice in all areas of law but focus on employment and personal injury litigation, including claims involving wrongful terminations, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wage and overtime disputes, and injuries/accidents of all types. Without exaggeration, I have taken on hundreds of cases against corporations and insurance companies, large and small, fighting hard to get an award for my clients.. Prior to working in the field of employment and personal injury, I worked for the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office making connections that have helped me better fight for my clients now.. My clients enjoy full unabridged communication with me, including my email address and cell phone number—which is very rare these days. You will never have to wait days before I call you back. This is because I fully understand the pain of a work related dispute, or an injury to your body. I will fight ferociously to get money in your pocket fast while keeping routine and regular contact with my client. With a virtually one-hundred percent success rate for my clients over the past five years, I know I can do the same for you.. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of California, Davis, and my Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. I additionally studied at the University of Salzburg School of Law in Austria, taking courses in civil rights and constitutional law under current Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy.. I am a member of the Los Angeles Bar Association and admitted to practice before all California State Courts and the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

I graduated cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh where I earned a Bachelor of Philosophy degree in Film Studies with a certificate in Russian and East European Studies.  During my undergraduate studies, I also attained the university’s highest undergraduate merit scholarship as well as its higher undergraduate research fellowship — the Chancellor’s Scholarship and Chancellor’s Fellowship.  In 1998, I was accepted by Southwestern University’s SCALE program, the first ABA-accredited two year year law school program.  During my graduate studies, I attained the university’s highest merit scholarship, the Wildman Scholarship. I received my Juris Doctor in May 2000 and became a member of the California State Bar later that year. Most of my thirteen years of civil litigation have been as defense counsel for California employers where my philosophy is simple: “assess your legal risks and identify your options for managing those risks.”

I feel strongly about advocating on behalf of my clients.  I do so aggressively and firmly yet I endeavor to understand my clients' true interests.  I have many years of experience and have a stellar reputation with the State Bar, my colleagues and former clients.

I am a legal professional, trained in handling legal issues and problems. I am open and candid, and believe in honesty and ethical legal practice. My practice area is focused on employment laws and civil rights. I am working on my PHD in Human Trafficking and Rule of Law. The more I study law, the complex it becomes, specially in terms of their application. However, I keep evolving and learning, and sharpening my knowledge and skills, so that I could achieve better results for my clients.

Backed by more than three decades of legal experience, Attorney Schimmel is devoted to providing his clients with top-tier, professional services day in and day out. Due to his passion, Attorney Schimmel cofounded Schimmel & Parks, APLC in order to help those in need. While he possesses a wide range of legal skills, Attorney Schimmel focuses the majority of his practice handling cases involving bad faith insurance, property damage, employment law, homeowners associations, and construction defects.. Over the years, Attorney Schimmel has demonstrated a commitment to pursuing legal distinction. As a result, he has earned an AV® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®. Additionally, he has recovered millions of dollars for various clients throughout Southern California. Currently, he is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, the United States District Court for Nevada, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.

Attorney Mika M. Hilaire is a founding partner of the Equal Rights Law Group (). Ms. Hilaire's practice focuses on representing the interests of employees working in Los Angeles County, the Bay Area and throughout California, as well as nationally, in a wide range of matters related to employment law and litigation, including:. Civil Rights Law. Employment Litigation. Harassment. Sexual Harassment. Sexual Assault. Pregnancy Accommodations and Rights. Discrimination. Retaliation. Wage-and-hour disputes. Wrongful Termination. Negotiating Employment Contracts. Breach of contract. Invasion of privacy. Workplace Investigations. In addition to Ms. Hilaire's representation of clients, she also provides employment-related counsel. She regularly assists clients in contract negotiations, workplace negotiations and offers training on a variety of topics, such as sexual harassment and discrimination.. Ms. Hilaire earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley, with a major from the nationally recognized Rhetoric Department. While at Berkeley, she was a member of the Women’s Track and Field and Basketball teams. After earning her law degree from the University of California Hastings College of the Law and her admission to The State Bar of California in 2001, Ms. Hilaire began her legal career, immediately focused on employment law, giving her almost 20 years of valuable experience in the practice area.. Thanks to Ms. Hilaire's focus and extensive legal knowledge, she has secured countless successful settlements and verdicts for her clients, including one recent case that resulted in a $47 million verdict. Her long and impressive record of success has led to a number of honors, including a "Superb" rating from Avvo. Mika was recognized as a Southern California Super Lawyer in 2019 and 2020, and as a Southern Calfornia Rising Star from 2007-2013, for her representation of clients in employment law.. In addition to honors, Ms. Hilaire has also earned the respect of the legal community, in which she is an active member. She is a regular guest speaker on local, state and national levels. She is also a member of a number of organizations, including the Los Angeles County Bar Association.

Aaron Colby is a California employment lawyer who knows how to resolve disputes. After 15 years representing companies, he started Colby Law Firm to represent employees. Aaron’s perspective and experience from being “on the other side” gives him an edge. Aaron brings his practical, focused, and relentless approach to helping employees protect their rights.. Aaron graduated University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in 2003 and returned to Los Angeles to pursue a law degree at Southwestern Law School. After clerking for a judge and graduating in the top of his class in 2006, Aaron entered “BigLaw” and began representing companies.. Aaron became one of the youngest equity partners at the national law firm of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, where he represented businesses of all sizes across all industries in single-plaintiff and class action employment litigation. He fought and settled all types of employment claims (harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, unpaid wages) in all contexts (direct negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, administrative agencies, judicial conferences, litigation).. Aaron is a regular contributor to the Forbes Food & Drink Blog and a frequent publisher on developments in California employment law.. Contact Aaron at or.