East Los Angeles Employment Lawyers

I am a trial lawyer with over 22 years experience in civil litigation. I have undergraduate degree in biology. I have extensive experience handling legal cases in the areas of Toxic Mold exposure, personal injury, class actions, landlord tenant evictions, employment and family law. I enjoy solving problems and I am a perfectionist and believe in giving 100% effort in everything. I care for the people I am fortunate enough to have the privilege to help. I have recovered millions of dollars in settlements and/or judgements after trial on behalf of my clients clients. I have obtained one of the...

D. Joshua Staub's practice emphasizes general civil litigation with experience resolving disputes for plaintiffs and defendants through arbitration, trial, and mediation involving the following areas of law: automobile accidents, breach of contract, commercial collections, consumer claims (including class actions) fraud, harassment, judgment enforcement, and nonpayment of wages (wage & hour).

I am hardwired to help people, to solve problems, right wrongs, and fight injustice. My job is to bridge the gap between my client’s rights and the systems that secure and enforce those rights. Our firm works tirelessly to get the best possible results for our clients.

Andrea Cook is a native of Long Beach, attended Long Beach Wilson High School and moved to Mammoth Lakes, California, where she raised her two sons and ran a small restaurant for ten years. Returning to Long Beach, Ms. Cook attended college (UCLA, Honors) and then Southwestern University School of Law. Ms. Cook spent...

Mr. Sansanowicz has devoted his entire practice to protecting the rights of California employees, having successfully represented employees in employment disputes, including those involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination in violation of public policy, and violations of the various medical leave laws, as well as wage and hour individual and class actions.

Desiree T. Washington, owner of Washington Law Firm, is a seasoned attorney with a focus on complex business litigation, business transactions, employment law, entertainment law, real estate transactions and real estate litigation. She earned her B.A. in Medieval and Early Modern History from the University of Chicago, followed by her J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law, with a focus on jurisprudence and civil rights law. Desiree brings an extensive legal background to her practice. Before founding Washington Law Firm, Desiree served as a prosecutor for the State Bar of California and worked as a litigator representing high-profile clients,...

Mr. Sandelmann has represented large and small clients in real estate litigation, construction defects, complex title insurance litigation, employment matters, partnership disputes, manufacturing disputes, class actions involving wage & hour and other matters, medical malpractice, administrative proceedings before California governmental agencies, appeals before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the California Appellate Courts, real estate acquisitions, real estate developments, drafting homeowners association bylaws and rules and regulations, commercial leases, contracts, telecommunication license acquisitions, entertainment and banking. Mr. Sandelmann has represented clients extensively in State and Federal courts, in arbitrations and mediations, and in administrative...

Hazel Espejo has handled criminal cases throughout California. She graduated in three years with a double major in Legal Studies and Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor from the University of California, Davis. While dedicating her studies to defending those charged with various crimes, she defended clients throughout both Northern California and Southern California through internships in various Public Defender’s Offices. Hazel Espejo has represented criminal defendants throughout the Counties of Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego and Ventura. Her compassion, knowledge, and determination allow her to...

Attorney Michael Parks has over two decades of experience under his belt. Since cofounding Schimmel & Parks, APLC, he has dedicated his practice to helping those facing complex legal matters involving class actions, employment law, bad faith insurance, consumer law, and personal injury law. He is committed to safeguarding the rights of clients who have been harmed or neglected by insurance companies and other persons. As an experienced litigator, he has what it takes to fight against large corporations and organizations in order to pursue justice for his clients. Currently, he is licensed to practice in the United States District...

I earned my Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, California, where I also participated in the Juvenile Justice Clinic through the Center for Juvenile Law and Policy. I am admitted to practice law in the state of California and before the United States District Court for the Central and Northern Districts of California. Additionally, I am a member of the John M. Langston Bar Association. This involvement helps me stay connected with my peers and remain current on developments in the legal field.

Joseph Tojarieh majored in History and Political Science at the University of California, Los Angeles, graduating summa cum laude from the university’s prestigious Honor’s College with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He received his law degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles and was admitted to the practice of law in California shortly thereafter. While at Loyola, Mr. Tojarieh served as the Note and Comment Editor and Staff Writer on Loyola’s International and Comparative Law Review. He also served as president of the Real Estate Law Society and board member of Loyola’s Student Bar Association. As a participant in Loyola’s...

I draft high-quality appellate briefs for my clients. I also occasionally represent employees and small businesses in litigation or transactions. I love my work, and I think you will too.

Lauren Mayo-Abrams is the founding member of the Law Offices of Lauren Abrams. She has been exclusively protecting the rights of employees since 1998. Ms Abrams received her J. D. from the University of Southern California, her B. A. from University of California at Los Angeles, and her Masters in Communications from University of Southern California. Ms. Abrams specializes in all aspects of employment litigation. She has won numerous trials, has been heard on KNX business hour, ABC News, Good Morning America and has received verdicts and settlements totaling many many millions of dollars. Ms. Abrams represents...

Artur Tunyan is a partner at Tunyan Law, APC, where he specializes in representing clients in labor and employment litigation, as well as immigration law. With a legal career spanning over two decades, Artur has acquired extensive experience in managing various legal matters involving international business transactions, immigration, and corporate governance. Prior to relocating to the United States, Artur worked as a transactional attorney in Armenia, where he managed international donor-funded projects for the judiciary, as well as public-private partnership projects in energy, banking, finance, and aviation industries. Additionally, Artur is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) accredited by the Project...

Joseph Farzam Law Firm is located in Los Angeles and is dedicated to handling personal injury, employment, maritime and class action claims. Our firm's reputation is based solely on the outstanding service which we have exhibited. It is not surprising that most of our practice is built on referrals from satisfied former clients. Joseph Farzam is the founder of Joseph Farzam Law Firm. He has extensive experience in the area of Personal Injury, Employment Law, Maritime Law, and Class Action litigation. He has valiantly fought against many corporate giants and has resolved and won many cases for his clients. He...

A graduate of the UC Berkeley Law School (Boalt Hall School of Law) and Stanford University, Greg Wong has practiced exclusively in the area of labor and employment law throughout his entire career as an attorney. Mr. Wong joined the Barkhordarian Law Firm in January of 2019 in order to establish the firm’s Labor and Employment Department. He currently serves as the head of the Labor and Employment Department and the Firm’s Managing Attorney. Throughout his 20+ year career as an employment litigator and counselor, Mr. Wong has assisted clients ranging in size from Fortune 100 Corporations to closely held family businesses...

Jonathan A. Goldstein is the founder of the Law Offices of Jonathan A. Goldstein, Esq. (JAG Law Offices). He is an attorney, mediator, and arbitrator with over seventeen years of experience in representing public and private sector clients while serving the public interest for the last eleven years in various pro bono and voluntary roles. Mr. Goldstein is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honors in Political Science and a minor in Women’s Studies. He also received a Juris Doctorate with Honors from The George Washington University School...

Robert Byrnes is the head of litigation for Lawyers for Employee and Consumer Rights. During the past decade, Robert has represented employees with legal claims in state and federal courts, as well as in the arbitration settings that employers increasingly force workers into. He has represented, and secured substantial settlements on behalf of workers in the many industries most affected by workplace-protection laws. For example, Robert negotiated a $2-million dollar settlement on behalf of a national department store’s sales associates who alleged they had been denied meal and rest breaks. He has also represented a national children’s clothing store’s employees...

I was born in Caracas, Venezuela, and pursued my undergraduate studies at the Universidad de Los Andes in Merida, where I obtained a dual degree in Arts and Literature. In 1981, I relocated to the United States to continue my education in Applied Linguistics at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where I received my Master’s Degree in 1984. Following this, I enrolled in the UCLA School of Law, earning my Juris Doctor degree in 1987, and subsequently, I was admitted to the California State Bar. Since 1991, my law partner and husband, Rick Hicks, and I have dedicated our...

JONATHAN A. GOLDSTEIN graduated with Honors form the George Washington University School of Law. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Johns Hopkins University with a major in Political Science and a minor in Women's Studies. Mr. Goldstein served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Chief Justice A. William Maupin of the Nevada Supreme Court. Mr. Goldstein is licensed to practice law in the States of California, Nevada and in the District of Columbia. He is admitted to the bars of the U.S. Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Southern District Court of California, the...

Sarah B. Schlehr is the founder and managing attorney of The Schlehr Law Firm, a firm whose sole purpose is to protect employee rights.

Judith Yedidsion is a native of Los Angeles and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychobiology from UCLA. She then went on to receive her Juris Doctorate from Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Prior to founding Yedidsion Seber LLP, Ms. Yedidsion worked at the law firm of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, which is consistently recognized as one of the most esteemed law firms in the world. There, Ms. Yedidsion assisted in the areas of investment management and alternative investment vehicles for firm clients including hedge funds, private equity funds, family corporations, and more. Ms....

Pat Barrera has been practicing law in California and Texas for 28 years. Pat has been listed in Southern California Super Lawyers for 16 consecutive years. In 2018, Pat obtained a $1,002,361 verdict in an age discrimination case and a $1,750,000 verdict, including punitive damages, in a disability discrimination case. Pat was recognized by the Los Angeles Daily Journal as a 2018 top Labor and Employment Specialist in California, and was nominated for CAALA Trial Lawyer of the Year. Pat is a member of The American Board of Trial Advocates, and is listed...

Light Law Group exclusively represents California workers for claims against employers, including: Wrongful Termination; Discrimination based on Disability, Pregnancy, Age, Sex, Race, Religion, Gender, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Medical Condition, or Military and Veteran Status; Violations of Leave Laws for Pregnancy and/or Care of a Loved One (Family Medical Leave Act/California Family Rights Act/Pregnancy Disability Leave); Wage and Hour Violations including Overtime, Meal break, Rest break, and Minimum Wage Violations; Whistleblower Retaliation; Retaliation for Engaging in Protected Activity; Reporting Health & Safety Concern; Requesting Lawful Leave; Reporting Violations of Law; Misclassification of Employee as Independent Contractor; Misclassification of Non-Exempt...

Berkeley Law graduate specializing in labor and employment matters representing employees in State and Federal courts as well as small employers (less than 10 employees) with preventative measures and advice. Former in-house Hughes Aircraft labor counsel and State Bar prosecutor.

Ani Aghaeian is the managing attorney, founder, and president of ALPC Law Firm. One of the fastest growing law firms in Los Angeles. She has over a decade of experience handling accident, injury, and employment matters, from early case resolution up to and including rigorous litigation. She has fought and won millions for her clients. Attorney Ani Aghaeian graduated from UCI with a Bachelors Degree in International Studies. Following graduation, she worked for a national law firm developing her understanding of the legal practice. In 2005, she attended Southwestern Law School, where she was involved in various organizations, including the Trial...

Legal Expertise Brian Fu works closely with major production studios, talent and management agencies, and multinational corporations to devise creative immigration strategies for executives, on-screen talent in film and television, production teams, musicians, athletes, and artists to work on multi-million dollar projects in the United States. As a trusted advisor on global mobility matters for leading companies in such sectors as entertainment, fashion, design, cosmetics, and videogames, Brian counsels on complex labor and employment issues for foreign nationals. Brian has studied law at top schools in the United States, Australia, and Japan – on the prestigious Monbukagakusho Scholarship awarded by the...

Jeannine Stepanian is a versatile transactional attorney. Her diverse practice includes entertainment law, intellectual property law, and business transactions. She has represented clients in the entertainment industry, including actors, writers, producers, and directors. She has also represented a wide variety of corporate clients, from small businesses and tech start-ups to non-profit organizations, production companies, and film studios. Prior to forming SLF in 2019, Ms. Stepanian practiced litigation. She has experience in family law, appellate law, and insurance defense. As a former litigator, she is uniquely suited to drafting and negotiating contracts with an aim to protect her clients from future...

I have legal and business experience ranging from corporate to small business to startup. As a business owner and entrepreneur, I’ve confronted many of the same challenges my clients encounter. I can give you practical legal advice from the perspective of a lawyer who “gets” business. Relevant Experience and Background - Associate, O'Melveny & Myers LLP (AmLaw 100 law firm) - In House Corporate Experience, Legal Tech Experience - Fellow, Stanford CodeX Center for Legal Informatics - Education: Stanford University, Stanford Law School I started GRID110, a 501c3 partnered with the LA Mayor’s office to provide mentorship & resources to underserved entrepreneurs. Through GRID110 I’ve...

H. SCOTT LEVIANT is the founder, primary author and Editor-in-Chief of The Complex Litigator. Mr. Leviant is a civil litigation attorney with over 11 years of experience (10 as an attorney) handling complex and class action matters. Beginning September 8, 2009, Mr. Leviant will be employed at Spiro Moss LLP, a boutique class action litigation firm that focuses on employment and consumer class action litigation. Over the last five years, Mr. Leviant litigated class actions at several firms focusing on that practice area. Before that, Mr. Leviant worked at the small civil litigation firm Stanbury & Fishelman,...