$ 350-650 per hour
also known as Employment, Tenant Rights, Personal Injury, CA and NV Trial Attorney
Cyrus Whittaker is a California and Nevada–licensed trial attorney and the principal of Whittaker Law, a litigation-focused firm representing clients in employment law, tenant-rights, personal injury, and judgment enforcement matters. Known for his courtroom precision and tactical mastery, Cyrus is frequently retained by other attorneys and law firms as co-counsel or Of Counsel for complex, high-stakes litigation and late-stage trial strategy — particularly when a case demands experienced advocacy under pressure.
Since becoming licensed in 2016, Cyrus has tried more than 25 jury trials to verdict across both civil and criminal courts in California and Nevada. He has also achieved numerous seven- and eight-figure settlements through strategic litigation and negotiation, including a recent seven-figure settlement in a 13-plaintiff habitability and housing case that resolved within just a single year of filing. His ability to identify procedural leverage, anticipate opposing strategy, and convert complexity into financial outcomes has made him a go-to trial partner for plaintiff attorneys.
Cyrus’s litigation experience spans international firms (including at two major insurance defense firms), boutique trial practices, and government service. Before founding Whittaker Law, he served as a criminal prosecutor with the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office (after graduating from the Academy of Justice trial training program), handling numerous jury trials through a postgraduate trial-fellowship program. This diverse background provides him with a unique dual-perspective advantage — understanding both sides of litigation and using that insight to maximize case value.
A graduate of the UCLA School of Law and the University of Washington, where he earned his Bachelor’s in Mathematics, Cyrus blends analytical precision with practical courtroom experience. He has taught California and Federal Civil Procedure as an adjunct professor at the People's College of Law (2021 - 2022), is fluent in Spanish, and frequently represents monolingual Spanish-speaking clients in complex cases, ranging from substandard housing conditions to personal injury matters.
Firm Philosophy:
Whittaker Law operates as a boutique, results-driven litigation practice built on the principle that mastery and focus outperform volume. Every case is handled directly by Mr. Whittaker with the singular goal of maximizing client value — not just winning, but achieving the most strategically and financially advantageous outcome possible. Through deep procedural expertise, disciplined case selection, and aggressive execution, Whittaker Law consistently turns complex disputes into measurable results that others overlook.
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Practice Areas
6 years | 50 cases
10 years | 500 cases
9 years | 100 cases
$ 350-650 per hour
40%-45%
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Acquired: 2025
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State: Nevada
Acquired: 2018
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State: California
Acquired: 2016
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453 S. Spring Street Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA, 90013
1810 E Sahara Ave Suite 459, Las Vegas, NV, 89104
23 Client Reviews
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Posted by David | January 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Attorney Review
Attorney Cyrus is extremely professional, he guided me step by step on what todo in my current case and was always able to help me on call or by text if I had any questions or concerns about letters, case updates, any future plans for the case and consulting me on what I should do next. He also encou...
Thank you David for your kind review. It is a pleasure to represent you and your family.
Posted by Emmanuel | August 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
A professional, trustworthy attorney.
From day one Mr. Whittaker made me feel secure. As this was my first experience in court , I felt he answered all my questions and concerns. Mr Whittaker was very clear in presenting my case. He was able and without question had manage to get all of the most important points of my case across clearl...
Posted by Juan | September 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Grateful for Cyrus for winning my eviction case!
An eviction with a jury trial is a scary situation. Especially, this being my first time in court as a defendant. Cyrus gave 100% of his professionalism and skills from day one to winning my case. He was always supportive, informative, very patient, kind, but especially someone who cared about his cl...
Posted by Adam | June 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Cyrus is a skilled trial attorney that won my unlawful detainer case.
At first I had considered representing myself for an unlawful detainer (eviction) case, but I am very glad I didn't. Even though I hired him last minute, Cyrus still came through to deliver a victory after going to trial. Cyrus was patient with me taking the time to make sure he understood the case w...
Posted by Lannette | July 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Cyrus is an excellent trial attorney with a powerful voice!!!!
Cyrus came onto my eviction case (I'm the tenant of commercial property) a few days ago, and yesterday, I won my case! It was a very challenging complex commercial lease eviction case with many issues with the lease agreement. Cyrus found ALL of the issues, and during his closing argument, hit a home...
Thank you Lannette! The hard work together during the trial paid off--it was a complicated set of facts but ultimately we were able to distill the narrative to them in order for them to understand what actually occurred.
"Cyrus is a diligent and hard charging lawyer that gets results for his clients. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"Cyrus is a true trial warrior. We were both in the Los Angeles City Attorneys 2016 Academy of justice, a 6 week, 40 hours a week trial advocacy clinic for attorneys. Soup to nuts criminal trial advocacy. Cyrus is talented, extremely intelligent and willing to work try every jury trial that comes his way. He will try any case in any of our state’s 58 counties. Cyrus will strike blows on behalf of justice because he is not afraid to announce "ready" for trial and try the case "day by day to jury verdict." You want this lawyer by your side."
"Cyrus Whittaker is extremely knowledgeable and well versed in both criminal and civil litigation. I endorse and highly recommend him to anyone seeking representation."
"Cyrus' intelligence comes across just as much as his welcoming personality. He is obviously very dedicated to honing his skills as an attorney."
Personal injury lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Family lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
Litigation lawyer
2016 - 2016
Prosecuting Attorney, City Of Los Angeles
2022 - Present
Consumer Attorney Association of Los AngelesMember
2022 - Present
People's College of LawProfessor of Law
Verdict for the Defense
Won
Won
Won
2015
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
Mathematics
Spanish
English
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