Top Employment & Labor Lawyers in Los Angeles | 260 available

260 Employment & Labor lawyers are available in Los Angeles, California, including Justin Marquez, Kara Jassy, Katessa Charles, and Kaveh Elihu. These lawyers are rated between 4.4/5 to 4.8/5 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.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Justin Marquez

Firm: Wilshire Law Firm, PLC
3055 Wilshire Blvd. , Los Angeles , California 90010
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
Justin Marquez is an award-winning advocate for victims of corporate wrongdoing and injured persons. Justin has been instrumental in positively shaping the law to better protect the rights of employees and consumers, having achieved numerous landmark victories on behalf of his clients.  In 2024, Justin received a CLAY Award from the Daily Journal for his work in the $25 million Peters v. Apple false advertising class action case. He has been selected as one of the “Best Lawyers in America” since 2023, a “Super Lawyer” since 2022, and a “Super Lawyer Rising Star” from 2017 to 2020, and he holds a 10.0 rating from .
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“Marquez was referred to me by a trusted acquaintance who attended Notre Dame Law School with Justin.”
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“I worked with Justin on an incredibly complex wage and hour class action case and he had an amazing ability to recall all of the critical facts and evidence in the case, and to pre…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

Korosh Levian

Firm: LEVIAN LAW
1875 Century Park E Ste 1025 , Los Angeles , California 90067
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
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“l be honest with you. If you do decide not to take my advice please make sure that you get EVERYTHIN”
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“I endorse this lawyer. I have referred Employment matters to him and all his clients have thanked me for the referral.”

Lester Aponte

Firm: Young, Zinn & Bate LLP
888 S Figueroa St 15th Floor , Los Angeles , California 90017
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Leslie L. Abbott

515 South Flower Street , Los Angeles , California 90071
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5

Leonard Brazil

Firm: Clark & Trevithick
800 Wilshire Boulevard, 12th Floor , Los Angeles , California 90017
Practice Areas: Corporate , Employment & Labor , Employment & Labor
My Practice - My litigation practice is primarily in the areas of employment law and unfair competition. To assist companies in minimizing risks and litigation exposure in the employment arena, my practice also includes substantial advice and counsel work to management in such areas as wage and hour laws, establishing and enforcing employment policies and procedures and assisting in pretermination evaluations. I also assist companies in conducting compliance with federal and state employment laws and am an active lecturer on a variety of employment topics.. My Education - I earned a bachelor's degree in public administration from the University of Southern California, cum laude in 1979. I went on to Loyola Law School and received a law degree in 1982. While in law school, I received the Judge William M. Byrne, Sr. Trial Advocacy Award and was a member of the National Trial Advocacy Team.. My Activities - I am actively involved in the American Business Trial Lawyers Assocation, am a member of the Employment Section of the Los Angeles County Bar, and am a past chairman of the Community Advisory Committee for Special Education for the West San Gabriel Valley School Districts. I also served as a Special Olympics Coach and am past treasurer of a fundraising division of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
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“I endorse this lawyer. He is truly the employer doctor and can help businesses of all sizes address labor and employment matters.”

Leila Nourani

Firm: FOLEY & LARDNER LLP
2029 Century Park East (CENTURY CITY) , Los Angeles , California 90067
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Lauren Katunich

Firm: Lathrop & Gage LLP
1888 Century Park East. , Los Angeles , California 90067
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor , Employment & Labor
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Kristen Agnew

Firm: Diversity Law Group
515 South Figueroa Street , Los Angeles , California 90071
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
Kristen M. Agnew is a highly skilled labor and employment attorney at Diversity Law Group in Los Angeles, California.  She focuses her practice exclusively on protecting the rights of workers in California.  Ms. Agnew has extensive experience handling a wide range of employment matters, including wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, defamation and wage and hour violations.. Prior to joining Diversity Law, Ms. Agnew was a senior associate in the employment litigation department at one of the country's largest law firms. There, she represented sophisticated employers in wage and hour class actions, as well as discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination cases.  Ms. Agnew's experience representing management side clients affords her valuable insights into seeking justice for aggrieved employees. Ms. Agnew graduated valedictorian from Spelman College in 2003, with a degree in philosophy. She received a full academic scholarship to Emory University School of Law, where she earned her J.D. in 2006. While attending Emory, Kristen clerked for Administrative Law Judge Allison Smith of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in Atlanta.
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“appropriate, I will readily hire Ms. Agnew. I would recommend Ms. Agnew to anyone facing a wrongful”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Krikor Kouyoumdjian

Firm: Krikor Kouyoumdjian
700 S. Flower St. , Los Angeles , California 90017
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
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“nce was evident in every aspect of your work. Your thorough understanding of the law, strategic insi”
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Kirby Canon

Firm: Allred, Maroko & Goldberg
6300 Wilshire Boulevard , Los Angeles , California 90048
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
Kirby Fernando Cañon focuses his practice solely on protecting workers who are wrongfully terminated or experience harassment, discrimination, or retaliation. He is bilingual in English and Spanish.  Mr. Cañon represents workers against large, private, and public employers in both state and federal courts.. Mr. Cañon is a member of the California Employment Lawyers Association (“CELA”), the National Employers Lawyers Association (“NELA”) and the Fresno County Bar Association.  In CELA, he is the Co-Chair of the Immigrant Employee Rights. He is also a member of the Legislative and Worker Outreach Committees.  He attended UCLA after earning a full academic scholarship and holds a B.A. in Political Science and International Development Studies.  He graduated with a J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law with Outstanding Achievement for his Pro Bono work.  During his time as a student at UCLA and UC Hastings, Mr. Cañon advocated for student rights, educational opportunity and access for low-income and traditionally underrepresented minorities.  He focused his time as a student mentor for Students Heightening Academic Performance through Education; the Political Chair for the La Raza Law Students Association; a student representative for the Associated Students of Hastings and Staff and Community Outreach Editor for the Hastings Race and Poverty Law Journal.  He also worked as a student clinician in the Center for Gender and Refugee Studies.  He also clerked for the Honorable Maria Elena James, Chief Magistrate Judge, United States District Court, Northern District of California.. Mr. Cañon is the proud son of a dedicated single-mother and was born in the beautiful San Andres Islas in Colombia.  He came to United States in 1997.  In his spare time, he is an avid soccer fan who enjoys cooking traditional dishes from around the world and keeping up with current events.. AREAS OF PRACTICE. Wrongful Termination. Mental and Physical Disabilities. Medical Leaves. Retaliation. Whistleblower. First Amendment, 18 U.S.C. 1983. Discrimination. Harassment. Sexual Harassment. USERRA / Military Leaves. BAR ADMISSIONS. California Superior Courts. United States District Court, Eastern District. United States Court of Appeal, Ninth Circuit. EDUCATION. University of California Los Angeles, UCLA, June 2006. Inter-American Court of Human Rights, June 2008. University of California, Hastings College of The Law, June 2010. HONORS and AWARDS. Outstanding Achievement in Pro Bono, June 2010. Bill Gates Millennium Scholar, June 2001 – June 2006. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS. ACTIVITIES and MEMBERSHIPS. Member, California Employment Lawyers Association. Co-Chair, CELA’s Immigrant Employment Rights Committee. Member, National Employment Lawyers Association. LANGUAGES. Spanish & English
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“I endorse this lawyer as his work and commitment to his clients is superb.”

Kara Jassy

Firm: Littler
2049 Century Park East 5th Floor , Los Angeles , California 90067
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
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“I have known Kara since 1995. When I landed the position as the General Counsel of LegalZoom, I made sure that she was a part of the team as our outside counsel. I strongly endorse…”

Kimberly Talley

Firm: Sanchez & Amador LLC
811 Wilshire Blvd , Los Angeles , California 90017
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
Kimberly M. Talley has had the distinctive honor of being named one of the Top 50 Women Attorneys in Southern California by the Super Lawyers Publication for 2009, 2010, 2012 and 2013.  In 2012, she was selected to become a Fellow for the American Bar Foundation, an honorary society that is limited to the top one percent of all attorneys licensed to practice in the United States. For the last 20 plus years, Ms. Talley has devoted her practice to management-side labor and employment law. She is favorably regarded in the legal community as an effective advocate in labor and employment arbitrations, negotiations, hearings and administrative proceedings, in all phases of litigation and at trial in state and federal courts.. Ms. Talley regularly represents employers and individual defendants in single plaintiff, multi-plaintiff and class action lawsuits, in both state and federal court, including employment discrimination, retaliation, harassment, failure to accommodate, wage and hour, wrongful termination, breach of contract, tort and other employment claims. She is skilled in all facets of discovery and fact-gathering, legal research, law and motion, and courtroom advocacy.. Ms. Talley has conducted numerous investigations into alleged workplace misconduct and other complaints brought by employees. In addition to her litigation experience, she provides day-to-day advice and counseling to clients concerning all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. In 2010, Ms. Talley had the distinctive privilege of becoming a published author as one of several contributing authors in the American Bar Association’s Second Edition of its book called “The Woman Advocate.” My chapter is entitled “Succeeding As A Woman of Color.
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“I endorse this lawyer.”

Kimberly Higgins

Firm: Squire Sanders (US) LLP
555 South Flower Street , Los Angeles , California 90017
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
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“Kim is an excellent, hard working, a dedicated employee side trial attorney. I would work with her again in a heart beat.”

Kevin Rivera

Firm: Rivera Employment Law
1801 Century Park E Fl 25 , Los Angeles , California 90067
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
Rivera Employment Law is a law firm based in the heart of Los Angeles that focuses on providing advice and counsel to employers of all sizes and across industries throughout the state of California.. What Sets Us Apart. Unlike most law firms, we focus exclusively on providing advice and counsel, and not handling litigation. This means that we focus 100% of our time on providing legal solutions before workplace issues ever get to litigation. The fact of the matter is that many litigation firms, even if well-versed in employment law defense, are not always well equipped to guide employers on California’s minefield of labor laws. Rather, their focus is on putting out fires and minimizing liability after there has already been a breakdown in workplace practices or policies that lead to lawsuits.. We focus on identifying problems and offering solutions long before it ever gets to that point. Whether it is by making sure your employee handbook and personnel policies are up-to-date and compliant with the law, rewriting your employee agreements to make them as airtight as possible, or conducting workplace investigations of employee complaints to resolve disputes, we do everything possible to significantly minimize the risk of ever getting sued in the first place.. “Big Law Firm” Service At A Fraction Of The Price. Rivera Employment Law’s principal and founder, Kevin Rivera, started his employment law career at Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, in one of the largest and most prestigious labor and employment practices in the country. During his seven years at Sheppard Mullin, he represented and advised employers of all sizes—ranging from Fortune 100 companies to high tech and traditional business start-ups—in all aspects of employment law counseling and litigation.. The fact that Rivera Employment Law focuses exclusively on providing advice and counsel and not on handling litigation is reflected in our rates. Not going to court means not having to hire a stable of support staff, paralegals and junior attorneys, which enables us to keep our rates lean. All of this means you get first class “big law firm” service and experience at a fraction of big law firm rates.. Experience That Matters. Rivera Employment Law’s principal and founder, Kevin Rivera, has over ten years of experience in representing employers in all aspects of litigation, providing advice and counsel on employment law issues, and working as a workplace investigator.. Kevin obtained his law degree from the University of California, Berkeley, in 2006. He then worked as counsel in the employment law practice group at Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton in the firm’s Los Angeles office, where he represented and advised employers of all sizes and across industries prior to founding Rivera Employment Law.. Kevin’s practice focuses on advising, training, auditing and investigating workplaces to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws. He advises employers in all aspects of employment law, reviews and drafts personnel policies and documents, investigates workplace complaints, represents employers in administrative hearings, and audits workplaces for compliance issues. His clients include those in high tech and life science industries, construction, banking, hospitality and service industries, insurance, and even other law firms.. Kevin is a member of the Association of Workplace Investigators. He has authored numerous articles on employment law that have been published by organizations such as the California State Bar and the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He was featured on the cover of the March 2018 issue of Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine.. When he is not working, Kevin enjoys trying out Los Angeles’s various vegan dining establishments, relaxing in Palm Springs on the weekends, and spending time with his family.
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“Kevin is my go-to attorney when I have employment matters to refer out. I have recommended him to several of my corporate clients and they all were very pleased with his work.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Kenneth J. Sargoy

Firm: Kollender and Sargoy
2049 Century Park East   2250   , Los Angeles , California 90067
Practice Areas: Business ,Criminal Defense ,Employment & Labor ,Family ,Personal Injury
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“Ken, is a true Professional Attorney. He's expert in his field. Ken Sargoy, is the very best of the best. He has helped me several times with outstanding...”
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Kenneth Baisch

Firm: Pairavi Law P.C.
1875 Century Park East , Los Angeles , California 90067
Practice Areas: Litigation, Employment & Labor
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“I first worked with Mr. Baisch back in 1988. Mr. Baisch is a great writer, knowledgeable and extremely thorough. I endorse Mr. Baisch without reservation.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Keith Custis

Firm: Custis Law, P.C.
2121 Avenue of the Stars Ste 800 , Los Angeles , California 90067
Practice Areas: General Practice, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor
Custis Law P.C. is a Los Angeles-based employment law firm that represents employees and applicants who need help protecting their legal rights.. With over 20 years of high-level experience, Keith Custis is a passionate and aggressive advocate for employees who have been mistreated by their employers.  Keith founded Custis Law, P.C. to help individuals facing difficult work issues. Keith focuses his practice on the representation of employees in cases involving wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wage and hour laws and violations of the numerous laws that require job-protected leaves of absence. Keith also represents employees and consumers in wage and hour and consumer class actions.. Having represented some of the largest companies in the world, Keith evaluates employment law matters from every angle and perspective, including the employer’s point of view. He is a strategic negotiator and effective litigator who provides caring, personalized representation focused on each client’s individual goals and circumstances.. As an employee in California, understanding your legal rights can be a challenge. If you don’t know your rights, protecting them can be next to impossible. When you consider that employers often prioritize their bottom lines over treating their employees with the respect they deserve, it is not hard to see why many employees simply give up when they experience discriminatory or other unfair treatment on the job.. At Custis Law, P.C., Keith turn the tables in our clients’ favor. With over two decades of legal experience, Keith has extensive knowledge of the state and federal laws that protect employees in California. He puts his advocacy skills to work for employees in negotiations, administrative proceedings, and in court. When you come to us, we don’t expect you to know your rights. If you believe you may have been wronged—or if you aren’t sure and would like to find out—we encourage you to contact us for a free consultation.
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“to answer your questions and do the research in order to give you the best results. I knew I was in”
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“Mr. Custis did a great job on a complex employment litigation matter for a mutual client. He is a dedicated attorney, he is passionate about the practice of law and helping his cli…”

Kaveh Elihu

Firm: Employee Justice Legal Group, LLP
3055 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1120 , Los Angeles , California 90010
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
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“Mr. Elihu is an excellent artorney. He is very organized and diligent, and is an effective negotiator. He gets his clients very good results. I endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Katessa Charles

Firm: Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart
400 South Hope Street Suite 1200 , Los Angeles , California 90071
Practice Areas: General Practice, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Lisa Weinberger

Firm: Mom, Esq.
10951 W Pico Blvd Ste 311 , Los Angeles , California 90064
Practice Areas: Civil , Employment & Labor , Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor
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“ifically advise on a case-by-case basis as to what exactly is available under the law to each parent”
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“Lisa is a brilliant, empathetic, and meticulous attorney. I have the privilege of knowing Lisa both as a peer in the local legal community and as a client. From the client perspect…”

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