$ 250-550 per hour
Gene F. Williams
also known as Gene Franklin Williams
About Gene
Biography
Gene Williams is a complex business litigation and trial attorney with experience in a wide array of practice areas. Gene has handled intellectual property matters, including trademark, trade dress, and copyright disputes, as well as consumer and wage and hour class actions on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants. Gene has also handled partnership disputes, complex trust and estate matters, and even bankruptcy adversary proceedings. Gene has first chaired a multi-million dollar federal jury trial and has participated in a number of other trials in both state and federal court.
Gene's current practice is focused primarly on plaintiff's side labor and employment class action work, helping employees who have been deprived of their legal rights to recover unpaid wages and applicable penalties. He also works with companies to advice them on labor & employment compliance issues, including drafting and reviewing employee handbooks and providing advice on hiring and terminating of employees, as well as employee discipline.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
90%
21 years
Litigation
10%
26 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 25 years
State: California
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Makarem & Associates, APLC
11601 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 2440, Los Angeles, CA, 90025
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Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
excellent
My former employee sued me for unpaid wages and Gene was recommended to me, he fought very hard for my company and won my case in a minimal amount time. He understood immediately that it was extortion, and was very familiar with these kind of tactics . He defended the case vigorously and successful...
Posted by Zack | March 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
It’s good to know this kind of people still exists
For almost 10 months I had a case that wasn’t advancing at all in spite of the fact that I had all arguments on my side. The other party tried to make it more complicated then it really was (nothing new there, right). My lawyer at that time charged me a big amount of money but did nothing to help me...
Posted by John | August 10, 2015
Our Corporate Experience
Gene was extremely knowledgeable of the law and knew exactly what to do after reviewing our case. Gene was very organized, timely, and responsive to every one of my questions. The outcome of our case was very acceptable. I hope to never have to deal with issues like that again but if I do, Gene is th...
Gene F. Williams's Lawyer Endorsements
"An exceptional litigation attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Highly recommended lawyer."
"Gene is one of the most effective lawyers I know. He manages to be both thoughtful and aggressive, always focusing on the end result for the client. Gene works hard to stay atop his field, and seems to keep one step ahead of everybody else. He takes a can-do approach to cases rather than fixating on potential problems. Equally important, he carries himself with real, demonstrable integrity, which is of great value in courtrooms that are sometimes hostile to consumer and employee claims. I would not hesitate to recommend him to run any major class action litigation."
"I worked with Gene as I honed my legal skills straight out of law school. Not only was Gene thoughtful, thorough, and practical, he has a great personal approach to dealing with clients, judges, and opposing counsel - not alway easy to find with attorneys. I could not give Gene any higher recommendation than to recommend his representation to those looking for a great litigator!"
"I have known Gene for many years and he continues to impress me with his professionalism, dedication to his clients, and outstanding results. He is incredibly smart, hardworking, and a skilled litigator. He is equally capable at preparing for and trying a case as he is at reaching a fair resolution. I strongly endorse Gene and will continue to refer matters to him whenever possible."
"Gene is tenacious and analytical. He can navigate complex situations effortlessly. He is results oriented and client focused. I heartily endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Gene is a tireless, energetic, intelligent, and deeply knowledgeable attorney. I've turned to him for insight on various legal matters and have always been satisfied that he "knew his stuff" - and that he has great instincts. I highly recommend him."
"I've worked on a case with Gene and have known him for several years. He's obtained great results for his clients because he is a tough and very knowledgeable litigator that will aggressively fight for his clients' rights. I endorse him."
"I had the pleasure of working with Gene at Miller Barondess LLP. During that time, I had the opportunity to watch his career develop and grow. I have been impressed by Gene's work ethic and dedication to his clients. I would recommend his services to anyone seeking an excellent attorney with knowledge and experience."
Andrew Sokolowski
Class action lawyer
Olesya Mikhaylova
Employment and labor lawyer
Lourdes Dearmas
Litigation lawyer
Darrel Menthe
Litigation lawyer
Philip Kelly
Litigation lawyer
Shawn Westrick
Employment and labor lawyer
Matthew Horeczko
Criminal defense lawyer
Brian Procel
Litigation lawyer
Justin Marquez
Employment and labor lawyer
Burges McCowan
Criminal defense lawyer
Benjamin Gold
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Jason Tokoro
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Andrew Holmes
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Experience
Honors
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Who's Who of Distinguished UCLA Alumni, Who's Who of Distinguished Alumni
1999
UCLA Moot Court Best Team, White & Case
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Attorney, Makarem & Associates, APLC
1900 - Present
Senior Associate, Makarem & Associates, APLC
2016 - 2017
Senior Counsel, Haines Law Group
2015 - 2016
Partner, The Maloney Firm
2013 - 2015
Senior Associate, Miller Barondess
2009 - 2013
Senior Associate, Initiative Legal Group
2005 - 2009
Associate, Browne Woods & George
2000 - 2004
Associate, Kirkland & Ellis
Associations
2000 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Fountain v. Motley Crue, et al.
Case dismissed.
Kachi v. Natrol, Inc.
Defeated class certification, case dismissed
Foley v. Aintabi
Obtained settlement on terms favorable for client.
Gillespie v. Natrol
Defeated class certification, case dismissed
Cook v. United Ins. Co of America
Case settled on terms favorable for class members
Burrows v. Combined Insurance Co.
$6 million settlement for class members
Education
2000
University of California, Los Angeles School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
University of California - Los Angeles
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
CPA Continuing Professional Education
Independent Contractors vs. Employees, the Danger of Misclassification
2015
South Bay MCLE Series
Avoiding Wage and Hour Class Actions
2015
Daily Journal Perspectives
PAGA
Publications
2015
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Has PAGA really saved the wage and hour mass action?
2015
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Arbitration Agreements must be fair to employees
2015
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Does Chipotle GMO case go too far?
2015
Los Angeles Daily Journal
When Courts Fail to Explain Denial of Class Certification
2015
Los Angeles Daily Journal
PAGA Not the Panacea Wage and Hour Plaintiffs Hoped
2014
LexisNexis publication
Kachi v. Natrol
2012
LexisNexis publication
Schiller v. David's Bridal, Inc.,
2012
LexisNexis publication
Garcia v. Lane Bryant, Inc., 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 11626
2012
LexisNexis publication
Gong-Chun v. Aetna Inc., 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 96828
2011
LexisNexis publication
Cook v. United Ins. Co. of Am., 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 78569
2010
LexisNexis publication
Collins v. GameStop Corp., 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 88878
2010
LexisNexis publication
Roth v. Comerica Bank, 799 F. Supp. 2d 1107
2008
Lexis Nexis Publishing
A.S.K. Fin., Inc. v. Leff (In re Raffin), 284 Fed. Appx. 405
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English
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