Top Employment & Labor Lawyers in Los Angeles | 260 available

260 Employment & Labor lawyers are available in Los Angeles, California, including Jenny Burke, Jeremy Golan, Jessie Kohler, and Joel Glaser. These lawyers are rated between 4.3/5 to 4.7/5 and 55% provide free consultation.

Employment & Labor Case Statistics Overview

Employment & Labor Case Timeline

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Employment and labor cases in Los Angeles typically resolve in 6 to 30 months, depending on complexity, court scheduling, and whether the matter settles early or proceeds to trial.

Los Angeles Court Backlog

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Estimated active case backlogs in local courts range from 300 to 1,200 cases, reflecting the high demand and volume of employment-related disputes in the region.

Employment & Labor Los Angeles Filing Volume

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Monthly filings for employment and labor matters are estimated between 150 and 350 cases, based on trends in public court dockets and legal reporting.

Employment & Labor Case Outcomes

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Approximately 35% of cases resolve favorably for claimants before litigation, 25% after filing but before trial, and about 10% at trial, with outcomes varying by case specifics.

Jenny Burke

Firm: Kaufman Dolowich Voluck & Gonzo
11755 Wilshire Blvd Ste 2400 , Los Angeles , California 90025
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Employee Benefits
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“I endorse this lawyer. She is an extremely competent and effective litigator.”

Jonathan Melmed

Firm: Melmed Law Group P.C. Employment Lawyers
1801 Century Park E #850 , Los Angeles , California 90067
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
Since law school, Jonathan Melmed has dedicated his entire professional career exclusively to high-stakes litigation. During law school, Mr. Melmed clerked for two summers with a labor and employment law firm where he concentrated on class action litigation under California and federal wage and hour laws. He assisted with the prosecution of claims on behalf of employees who suffered from workplace harassment, discrimination and wage theft. He then clerked for one of the premier antitrust and complex litigation law firms in the country where he assisted in cases involving antitrust, unfair competition, securities, professional liability, patent law, misappropriation of trade secrets, and other complex claims in state, federal and international courts. During law school, Mr. Melmed also volunteered at the Disability Rights Legal Center where he provided free legal assistance to people with disabilities experiencing discrimination in violation of their civil rights under state and federal disability laws.. After graduating from law school, Mr. Melmed spent two years as an associate attorney in a litigation boutique in Los Angeles where he represented insurers and managed care companies in the health, life and disability insurance industries, real estate owners and developers, and companies and individuals doing business in the hotel, restaurant and hospitality industries. As an associate, Mr. Melmed represented over a dozen health insurers in bad faith, ERISA, breach of contract and related disputes in state and federal court and arbitration tribunals. He also represented hotels, restaurants and real estate development groups in state and federal commercial litigation in connection with real estate contract disputes, construction law, corporate duties, leasing and licensing agreements.. In 2015, Mr. Melmed founded Melmed Law Group P.C. to exclusively focus on complex employment litigation matters on behalf of employees. In this capacity, Mr. Melmed serves as lead counsel or co-lead counsel in dozens of individual and class action cases in California and federal courts. Melmed Law Group P.C. has assisted thousands of employees through its class action practice and is proud to continue fighting on behalf of its clients. Since its inception, Melmed Law Group P.C. has successfully litigated over 100 class actions throughout the entire state of California. Mr. Melmed’s practice was founded on the single focused mission of providing strategic aggressive representation for the prosecution of class action and individual cases on behalf of victims of workplace harassment, discrimination and wage theft. We regularly achieve impressive results for our class members and our clients either through settlement or litigation. These results did not go unnoticed, and in 2018 and 2019, Mr. Melmed was selected as a a Super Lawyers Rising Star, which is an honor reserved for less than 2.5% of California lawyers. It is an honor and a privilege for our firm to be involved in this very rewarding work of seeking to obtain redress on behalf of California’s workers.
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“I've worked with Mr. Melmed on quite a few cases and have been continually impressed with his skills as a litigator and his constant advocacy for his clients. I strongly endorse hi…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

Jules Kabat

Firm: Russ, August and Kabat
12424 Wilshire Blvd., 12th Floor , Los Angeles , California 90025
Practice Areas: General Practice, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor
Jules L. Kabat is a founding partner of Russ August & Kabat.. Mr. Kabat acts as lead trial and appellate counsel for clients in complex business, real property, intellectual property and related matters, in courts and ADR proceedings in and beyond California. He also represents clients in like real property and business transactional matters. His litigation and trial experience informs the effective structuring and drafting of transactions and documentation to protect clients, and his “deal maker” transactional experience informs the strategy and conduct of litigation, trial and appeal to identify and protect important business issues.. Mr. Kabat’s litigation, trial and transactional experience in the real property industry involves office, commercial, retail, shopping center, industrial, residential, mixed-use and hospitality; acquisition, development, redevelopment, construction, leasing and sale; financing and refinancing; restructuring and receiverships; ownership, joint venture, and operations.. Mr. Kabat is an Adjunct Professor of Law at the USC Gould School of Law.. From 2009 to 2019, Mr. Kabat was recognized as a Super Lawyer by the publishers of Los Angeles Magazine. From 2013-2017, Mr. Kabat was recognized as a Southern California Top 100 Super Lawyer.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Joshua Slatkin

Firm: JCS Law Firm
11620 Wilshire Blvd , Los Angeles , California 90025
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
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“I have known Josh for a number of years. He is diligent, passionate, and professional when it comes to representing his clients. Josh is a fierce advocate for his clients!”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Joseph Tojarieh

Firm: Stonebrook Law
10250 Constellation Blvd #100 , Los Angeles , California 90067
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
Joseph Tojarieh is a relentless, passionate advocate for his clients. Since 2009, he has recovered millions of dollars against insurance companies, businesses, and individuals. He has fought against some of the largest companies in America.. Mr. Tojarieh primarily practices employment law and class actions. He represents plaintiffs exclusively. He advances all costs on the cases he accepts and represents clients on a contingency fee basis, which allows even the most indigent client to afford an attorney and avoid paying high hourly attorney fees.. Mr. Tojarieh leverages information not available to the public and a network of professionals to help his clients achieve superior results. In addition, Mr. Tojarieh is highly adept at legal research and fact investigation. He is up-to-date with the latest law practice tools and technologies, giving him an edge over his adversaries.. Mr. Tojarieh offers free case reviews. If you need to speak with an attorney about your case, contact Joseph Tojarieh for a complimentary and confidential case review today.
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“Very knowledgeable lawyer in many areas especially labor & employment law. He's helped me on several”
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jorge Hechavarria

Firm: Derek Smith Law Group LLP
633 W 5th St Ste 3250 , Los Angeles , California 90071
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
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“Jorge was a huge help for me. I felt confident and supported throughout the whole process. He always”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jordana Schwartz

Firm: D'Alessio Law Group
6420 Wilshire Boulevard , Los Angeles , California 90048
Practice Areas: Animal Bites, Assault & Battery, Civil Rights, Construction , Consumer Protection, Contracts, Drugs & Medical Devices, Elder , Employment & Labor , Health Care & Hospitalization, Housing & Construction Defects, Insurance , Legal Malpractice, Lemon , Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Sexual Harassment, Toxic Substances, Transportation , Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death, Immigration
Los Angeles native, Jordana Schwartz holds a B.A. from University of California, Berkeley and a J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law. She has been admitted to the State Bar of California and is licensed to practice immigration in all 50 states. Ms. Schwartz has several years of immigration experience, with a focus on business-related immigration and family-based immigration.  Ms. Schwartz volunteers a portion of her time to non-profit organizations such as the Los Angeles based Alliance for Children’s Rights, and is an active member of AILA, Los Angeles Bar Association, and Women’s Lawyer’s Association.
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“I love her, she helps me out with everything that I need. She is fast with email and she has been no”
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“I gladly endorse Jordana.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5

Jong Lee

Firm: Jong Lee, Attorney at Law
3580 Wilshire Blvd. , Los Angeles , California 90010
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
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“legal needs. Very easy to work with and very quick to respond all questions asked. He's on top of”
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“I strongly endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jonathon Kaplan

Firm: Kaplan Weiss LLP
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES OFFICE , Los Angeles , California 90071
Practice Areas: Arbitration & Mediation, Civil , Consumer Protection, Products Liability, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor
One of California’s top trial lawyers, Jonathon Kaplan is always willing to go the distance for his clients. Well experienced in the courtroom, he has tried dozens of cases, achieving maximum recoveries for his clients. Jon’s expertise is employment law and civil rights cases. Some of the types of matters he handles in these areas are unpaid wage and overtime claims, discrimination and harassment cases, equal pay issues and wrongful termination. He draws on close to 30 years of legal experience, having worked throughout his career on other cases involving personal injury, product liability, highway accidents, consumer warranty, franchising, fraud claims, and business disputes.. Jon wins an overwhelming number of trial verdicts for his clients. He also handles appeals, some resulting in published opinions that create law in his areas of practice. Based on his winning track record, opposing lawyers know Jon and his firm will take a case to trial to get the absolute best results for their clients.. After graduating from a top-ten law school at Duke University, Jon started his legal career with the prominent Los Angeles law firm of Lewis, D’Amato, Brisbois & Bisgaard in 1990. There, he quickly distinguished himself, rising to the level of equity partner. In 2002, he founded Kaplan Lee LLP. In 2014, the firm changed to its current name, Kaplan Weiss LLP, where Jon works alongside his partner, Yitz Weiss.. Jon was awarded an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the preeminent peer review rating for attorneys’ legal skills and ethics.  In recognition of his professional accomplishments, Jon was named one of the State’s top 20 lawyers under the age of 40 by California’s leading legal newspaper, The Daily Journal. He has also been consistently named one of Southern California’s "Super Lawyers" an honor bestowed upon a select group of elite lawyers who have achieved the highest degree of peer recognition and achievement.. Jon frequently speaks publicly on a wide variety of legal subjects. He has spoken on employment law matters at various professional conferences and lectured in forensic psychiatry at a leading Los Angeles medical school.  He also has served as a court-appointed arbitrator and mediator for the Los Angeles Superior Court.. Jon is committed to his community and has devoted countless hours to civic and charitable causes. He has sat on the boards of many prominent civic, charitable and educational organizations, as well as steering committees for national political candidates.
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“Jon and Yitz make a good team. They handled my case efficiently and with their experience and patien”
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“I endorse this lawyer - I admire his standing in our community, being as my firm leans towards real estate law, I have found Mr. Kaplan to be reliable and Knowledgeable source in h…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jonathan Ambaye

Firm: Jonathan B. Ambaye
800 wilshire blvd , Los Angeles , California 90017
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
I am an experienced Litigation Attorney with a demonstrated history of working in the legal services industry. I am a strong legal professional skilled in Labor-Employment Law, Personal Injury and Business-Contract Law.
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“Mr. Ambaye represented me in a case where he was very professional and knowledgeable. He quickly ret”
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“I send all my civil cases out to Jonathan. And the main reason is because I know he’s an honest person. It’s hard to find civil lawyers you can trust since it’s often just about th…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jeremy Golan

Firm: Golan Law, P.C.
6300 Wilshire Blvd. , Los Angeles , California 90048
Practice Areas: Civil , Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor
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“mphasize enough his realistic attitude towards my case. He never overstated expectations and knew t”
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“Jeremy has the ability to explain complicated legal matters in a straight forward and understandable way that puts his clients at ease. I recommend Jeremy for any employment/labor …”
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“Jeremy Golan is an excellent attorney! He handled my difficult case with exceptional skill and efficiency. Jeremy was readily available to answer questions and keep me informed thr…”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5

Jon McNutt

Firm: Musick Peeler & Garrett, LLP
1 WIlshire Boulevard , Los Angeles , California 90017
Practice Areas: Labor , Employment & Labor
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“Jon was an absolute pleasure to work with/against on an employment case. He is as knowledgeable and straightforward as he is courteous and prompt in his e-mail/phone communication.…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 1.0 out of 5

Johnny Griggs

Firm: GriggsLittle APC
445 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 3100 , Los Angeles , California 90071
Practice Areas: Corporate , Real Estate , Employment & Labor
Complex Business Litigation And Employment Attorney. Johnny Darnell Griggs is an attorney with an exemplary record of achievement. Mr. Griggs is an award-winning litigator who has handled all aspects of complex business litigation, includingdefense and prosecution of claims related to business torts and complex business transactions, prosecution and defense of real estate and real estate related claims, defense of toxic tort claims, and defense of land subsidence claims. Mr. Griggs has successfully tried numerous cases in state and federal courts, as well as before arbitration tribunals. He is also recognized as an expert in employment law (including, among other things, privacy, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, diversity and elimination of bias in the workplace). Mr. Griggs serves as an HR consultant specializing in organizational development, workplace investigations and training, and expert witness services. He is a popular speaker on issues pertaining to public education reform, civil rights, diversity and inclusion, and elimination of bias in the legal profession.
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“Johnny brings an unsurpassed gravitas and professionalism to all of his clients and their matters. His superb judgment and abilities are the product of his top-notch education and …”
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5

John Vanhook

Firm: Seyfarth Shaw Attorneys, LLP
2029 Century Park E Ste 3500 , Los Angeles , California 90067
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
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“John is one of the brightest lawyers I've ever had to pleasure to work with. I consider him an employment law expert and only wish I had more referrals for him. Please trust John w…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

John Shaffery

Firm: Poole Shaffery
445 South Figueroa Street Suite 2520 , Los Angeles , California 90071
Practice Areas: Asbestos , Business & Commercial, Employment & Labor , Environmental , Products Liability, Toxic Substances, Defective and Dangerous Products, Defective and Dangerous Products
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“to do. Their integrity, trustworthiness, and knowledge, as well as their understanding of the human”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

John Holcomb,

Firm: Obagi Law Group, P.C.
811 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1721 , Los Angeles , California 90017
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
Plaintiff's attorney representing employees and the injured.
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“y side. They patiently answered all my questions and helped me through the process. They rolled up t”
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“I have known Jack since he was a law student. He is both ethical and competent with an excellent bedside manner. Anyone I have referred to him has always made the same comment that…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

John Fagerholm

Firm: METAL LAW GROUP LLP
5757 Wilshire Blvd , Los Angeles , California 90036
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
We Can Protect and Defend Your Business with any Employee & Labor Matters.. Hi, my name is John.. As a lifelong entrepreneur and business owner myself, it has been upsetting for me to see how one sided and unfair labor laws are for California employers.. It almost feels like the state is punishing business owners who are the biggest contributors to the economic success of California.. This environment has placed a huge target on the backs of California employers from disgruntled former employees and their attorneys.. That is why I have decided to dedicate my entire career and law practice to protecting and defending California employers from employee claims.. We only represent employers and business owners. If you have any employee issues give us a call and I would be happy to give you a free consultation to help you work out your issues.
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“ional and in the end everything he told me came true. If you own a business in California and are ha”
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“If you want to defend your business from employee claims, John is your guy! I endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Joel Glaser

Firm: Glaser Law
11500 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 400 , Los Angeles , California 90064
Practice Areas: General Practice, Employment & Labor
Joel Glaser, the principal of Joel Glaser APC, proficiently serves clients from the Los Angeles, Newport Beach, and San Diego offices, specializing in Employment and Business Litigation. He brings a wealth of experience in Employment Practices Liability, skillfully defending cases related to wrongful termination, harassment, and discrimination. Mr. Glaser’s legal acumen and comprehensive experience covers a spectrum of issues, including wage and hour class actions, with an eye for both defending and counseling on employment-related matters like hiring protocols, harassment policies, and compliance issues.In Business Litigation, Mr. Glaser has handled diverse matters ranging from breach of contract to landlord-tenant discrimination. He has successfully conducted litigation to favorable outcomes for his clients, whether in court or before entities like the California Labor Board and the Unemployment Appeals Board.Renowned for achieving defense verdicts in complex cases, Mr. Glaser has an established reputation for obtaining summary judgments and delivering exceptional client outcomes in instances of harassment, discrimination, and breach of contract. Prior to founding his firm, he honed his skills at AmLaw 100 firms. His clientele spans across various sectors, including government contractors, hospitality, and retail, with representation throughout the United States.
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“Joel is a consummate professional and thorough litigator. I endorse this attorney.”

Jessie Kohler

Firm: Panish Shea & Boyle LLP
11111 Santa Monica Blvd. , Los Angeles , California 90025
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
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“Ms. Kohler is an outstanding and highly ethical lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Justin Hanassab

Firm: Miracle Mile Law Group
11835 W. Olympic Blvd. , Los Angeles , California 90064
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
Distinguished as a Top 2.5% Attorney in Southern California -- Super Lawyer, Rising Star 2021-2024.. Justin Hanassab is a skilled litigator and founder of Miracle Mile Law Group. Since launching Miracle Mile Law, Justin has worked passionately as an avid defender of employee rights. Justin’s practice includes a full range of employment disputes, including sexual harassment, wrongful termination, employment discrimination, disability issues, whistleblower retaliation, wage & hour claims and many more.
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“Justin and his team did an excellent job at every step of the way. I always felt like they were on t”
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“Justin is the man! When it comes to being a litigator and knowledge of the law, he is one of the best I've seen out there. I have worked with Justin in the past and seen him in act…”

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