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Sam Cleaver represents California employees in all aspects of employment law including, wrongful termination, discrimination and unpaid wages. Mr. Cleaver has tried multiple cases to verdict in state and federal court. Most recently he won a $6 million plus verdict on behalf of a group of employees forced to undergo off the clock security checks before leaving work for meal periods. Mr. Cleaver has also secured multiple seven figure and high six figure settlements in class actions and on behalf of individual clients.
Mr. Cleaver graduated from the University of Southern California Law School in 2006. Before attending law school, Mr. Cleaver worked as an ESL teacher in the Los Angeles County Unified School District. Mr. Cleaver has been voted a Super Lawyer by his peers in 2018 and 2019.
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5670 Wilshire Blvd., 18th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90036
11801 Pierce Str, Suite 200, Riverside, CA, 92505
300 East Esplanade Drive, 9th Floor, Oxnard, CA, 93036
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Posted by Matt | December 8, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I would like to thank Mr. Cleaver for the genuine care and attention to my case. He took me in from the jump and exceeded my expectations as an attorney in getting me the outcome that I wanted. I would time and time again recommend Mr. Cleaver as i felt like he spent as much time on my case and fight...
Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
We are just in the consultation phase as he is digging into my material to see if there is a worthwhile case. However, I will say that he is the only attorney that responded to my inquiry. He was prompt with an email and a follow up phone call. He has been attentive through various follow up email...
Posted by Joel | January 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Mr Cleaver helped me when no one else would. If you need someone to stand up for you give him a call. He is a great lawyer and a good man
Posted by Stephane | February 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Sam was referred to me by a lawyer friend of mine; well let me let you know that it was the best referral and advice my friend gave me to deal with my employer. Sam was very helpful , professional, easy to deal with but most important was able to achieve strong financial results for my case. He was s...
Posted by anonymous | November 30, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
I spoke with Mr cleaver on the phone regarding workplace harassment. He took the time and was very helpful talking to me. I would highly recommend this attorney.
"I have worked with Sam on several cases over the years. He is an excellent and dedicated attorney."
"I know Sam to be a skilled attorney who is determined and driven in his prosecution of cases for his clients. I strongly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. We've been colleagues for many years, and I've known him to be ethical, aggressive, and to know the law inside and out. I would hire him in a heartbeat."
"I've worked with Sam on many matters. He is a top-notch employment attorney. Sam is hard working, highly experienced, and responsive to all client needs. I recommend Sam without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sam will take the time to listen to his clients and will find the best solution to their legal problems."
"George Samuel Cleaver is a great attorney and great guy. He is extremely knowledgeable and well credentialed in employment law. He is also very compassionate and driven. He is the type of attorney who will make you feel comfortable and he will stop at nothing to get his clients the best recovery possible. I cannot recommend him highly enough."
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2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of G. Samuel Cleaver
2006 - 2013
Associate Attorney, Proskauer Rose LLP
2004 - 2004
Intern, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
1998 - 2003
ESL Instructor, Los Angeles Unified School District
2016 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2014 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
MFA - Master of Fine Arts
1988
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2009
2007
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