Best Lawyers Near You in Sacramento, California for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Nathan W. Austin is a principal in the Sacramento, California, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He joined the firm in 2006. Nathan's practice consists of defending employment matters in state and federal courts, arbitrations and administrative proceedings. He also defends management in litigation involving wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, breach of contract, wage and hour, benefits and other employment-related actions. In addition, Nathan provides training for managers and employ...
Paul M. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Paul M., who practices law in Sacramento, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Keelia K. Lee is an associate in the Sacramento, California, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice focuses on defending employers in workplace law, including wage and hour, class and representative actions, harassment, discrimination and retaliation actions. Keelia is a member of the office’s class action defense team. She also provides preventive advice and counseling. Keelia is no stranger to strategic and fast-paced work. She accelerated her education from college entrance to att...
Samuel S. Hyde is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Samuel S., who practices law in Sacramento, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Samuel S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Chris Alvarez is an associate in the firm’s Sacramento office. His practice focuses on representing employers in federal and state courts, in all stages of litigation. He also counsels and advises clients on labor and employment law matters.Prior to joining Fisher Phillips, Chris was in private practice with a law firm representing employers in labor and employment matters. Chris graduated from the University of California Davis School of Law. While in law school, he served as a Senior ...
Attorney Donald R. Williams, Jr. is the Founder and Principal Attorney of Reed Williams, A Professional Law Corporation. Throughout the years, Donald has dedicated his time and talent to the communities he has resided in along his journey—from board member and visiting law professor to youth football coach. Although Donald is a Carson, California native, he likes to say he was “born in California but raised southern,” as his family instilled their strong Louisiana and Texas ...
Ryan Larocca is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Ryan, who practices law in Sacramento, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ryan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Gregory Blueford is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Gregory, who practices law in Sacramento, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gregory is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Tashayla Billington is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Tashayla, who practices law in Sacramento, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tashayla is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Erin Price is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Erin, who practices law in Sacramento, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Erin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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