Best Lawyers in California, United States for Employment Law - Individuals
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Bryan Kirsh is an accomplished Senior Trial Attorney with Shegerian & Associates, recognized for his comprehensive approach to case management in employment law matters. With a steadfast dedication to serving his clients, Bryan holds individuals and employers accountable for their actions while ensuring his clients receive the maximum recovery available to them. A Ventura County native, Mr. Kirsh obtained his Juris Doctorate from the prestigious Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson Sc...
David Sanford is the Chairman and co-founder of Sanford Heisler Sharp LLP. He has recovered more than one billion dollars for individual clients and the United States government since 2004. David represents C-suite executives and non-managerial hourly employees throughout the US. He has served as lead counsel in more than 50 class actions and numerous qui tam cases around the country and represented more than 100 general counsel and attorneys (in-house and outside counsel) in contract dispute...
With more than 25 years’ experience as a trial lawyer, Partner Patrick McNicholas exclusively represents victims in catastrophic injury, product liability, sexual assault and other consumer-oriented matters, such as civil rights and aviation disasters. Mr. McNicholas has tried and settled numerous noteworthy cases, including a $44 million settlement for air crash victims, a $10.8 million jury verdict awarded to a minor molested by a school teacher, a $10 million jury verdict to a constr...
Michaela P. Delacruz a member of the firm’s Employment Law group. Her practice is focused on representing employers in a variety of employment disputes, including wrongful termination, breach of contract, discrimination, whistle blower, harassment, retaliation, failure to accommodate, and wage and hour litigation. Michaela regularly practices in state court and has also represented clients in charges filed with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, the Equal Employment Opportun...
Allison Gill Sanford is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Employee and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Allison, who practices law in San Diego, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Allison is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Negin Taleb is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Employee and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Negin, who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Negin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Taylor DeRosa is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Employee. Taylor, who practices law in Chino Hills, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Taylor is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Bethel Habte is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Labor and Employment Law - Employee and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Bethel, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bethel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Fawn F. Bekam is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Employee, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Fawn F., who practices law in Studio City, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Fawn F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Daniel XuLi represents employers in all phases and types of employment litigation including wage and hour, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims, with a focus on California wage and hour class actions and the California Private Attorney General Act (PAGA). He also counsels employers regarding their employment practices and policies, and creates and presents workplace training sessions tailored to employers' goals and company culture.
Hang Alexandra Do is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment Law - Employee, Labor and Employment Law - Management, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Hang Alexandra, who practices law in San Diego, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hang Alexandra is held by othe...
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