Los Angeles: (213) 973-3565 | Ventura: (805) 641-6600
Los Angeles: (213) 973-3565 | Ventura: (805) 641-6600
Palay Law Firm, located in the greater Los Angeles area, is widely recognized as a successful plaintiff's law firm. We focus our efforts on strictly representing the interests of employees in California in all types of employment disputes: wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, wage and hour, hostile work environment, unpaid commissions, unpaid overtime and minimum wage, class actions, and more.
Though known primarily as Los Angeles employment lawyers, we now also represent individuals in bankruptcy and other debtor-related issues.
Dan Palay was named Trial Lawyer of the Year for 2007 by a the Ventura County Bar Association, and he oversees our employment law cases. Michael handles many cases of employees being misclassified as 1099 independent contractors and unpaid overtime wage claims. Brian Hefelfinger, our litigation and bankruptcy expert, brings enthusiasm and experience to employment law and bankruptcy matters. Jenna Strauss represents individuals in sex discrimination and harassment cases, as well as those for unpaid overtime and unreimbursed business expenses.
Dan Palay was named a 2012 Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers magazine. Michael Strauss was named a "2011 Rising Star" and "2012 Rising Star" for Southern California by Super Lawyers Magazine (as featured in Los Angeles Magazine). Jenna Strauss received "Rising Star" honor for 2012 as well.
Palay Law Firm has achieved some of the largest per-person class action settlements in California history. In total, Palay Law Firm has reclaimed well over $80 million dollars for California employees. One of the pioneers among the Los Angeles class action law firms, we have gone toe-to-toe with dozens of the most powerful American corporations -- and we have won. Click here to read about our current class action cases.
Though our office is in Ventura, California, we represent individuals in lawsuits and Labor Commissioner claims throughout the state. We regularly appear in Los Angeles County Superior Court, San Diego County Superior Court, Orange County Superior Court, Santa Barbara County Superior Court and beyond.
Learn more about us, including the types of cases we handle, the accolades of our attorneys, some success stories, and more on PalayLawFirm.com. Visit our Los Angeles sexual harassment lawyer website to learn more about what is sexual harassment under California law and other frequently asked questions.
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