$ 550-750 per hour
Joseph Hekmat represents employees who have been wronged in the workplace. His practice includes matters spanning all areas of employee rights law including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and unpaid wage claims. Joseph has been designated as a “Super Lawyer” for the past five years. Prior to that, Thomson Reuters recognized him as a “Rising Star” in the Southern California edition of the annual Super Lawyer directory. This is an honor awarded to no more than two and a half percent of attorneys under the age of forty (or who have practiced for ten years or less) in Southern California each year.
Prior to founding the Hekmat Law Group, Joseph served as General Counsel for Evergreen Financial Holdings, LLC, and its affiliated portfolio of companies in the health care and commercial real estate industries, where a significant portion of his practice was devoted to employment litigation. Joseph began his career as an associate in the litigation department of then named Glaser, Weil, Fink, Jacobs, Howard & Shapiro, LLP. He graduated with honors from Loyola Law School, where he served as Chief Articles Editor of the International and Comparative Law Review and extern to the Honorable Ronald S.W. Lew of the United States District Court, Central District of California. He earned his B.A., with honors, from the University of California, Irvine.
Joseph is a member of the California Employment Lawyers Association (CELA) and the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) and serves on the legal committee for the Jewish National Fund.
He is admitted to practice in California and New York.
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17 years
$ 550-750 per hour
33%-45%
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Acquired: 2011
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State: California
Acquired: 2009
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2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA, 90067
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Posted by Sanaz | September 02, 2023 | Employment & Labor
Incredibly knowledgable and effective Employment/Labor Lawyer
I went to Mr. Hekmat for expert Employment law legal advice, and he helped navigate a very complex legal framework regarding contractor vs. permanent W-2 status. With new laws in California protecting workers from essentially being exploited of their time, Joseph gave clear direction on what my optio...
Posted by Jade | February 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Stellar Job!!
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Joseph over the past year on my personal injury case and I couldn’t be happier with his results. I was badly hurt while riding with a major rideshare company and knew from the start I would need proper representation in order to fight the legal battle ahead of me...
Posted by Jacob | January 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Amazing...
Joseph was punctual, understanding, and extremely focused on our case. His efficiency bred a sense of confidence in myself and my co-workers that was necessary to the outcome of our case. I must have called him at least 100 times through the process and he was more than patient. His office was so ca...
Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Wonderful Firm
I went to Joseph Hekmat for help with a labor case and I had a such a great experience. He was very professional, informative, friendly, and provided exceptional service. He is very passionate about his job and it shows. I would highly recommend Joseph and his team!
"The only employment lawyer that I'll work with. Extremely smart and always honest. Every client I've referred to him has called me to thank me; that says a lot."
"I have known Joseph for many years in both a personal and in a professional capacity. He is a man of integrity who cares deeply about his clients. He strives to not only meet - but also to exceed - his clients' expectations of him. Joseph is a hard-working and dedicated advocate. I proudly endorse Joseph without any reservations."
"I endorse this lawyer. He has considerable experience in employment law and he passionately represents employees who have been wronged in the workplace. He is a person of sound character and high integrity."
"I've worked with Joseph on multiple cases. He's smart, a consummate professional, genuine and has a business pragmatism and savvy that most attorneys lack. I whole-heartedly recommend and endorse him."
"I personally know Joseph. He is an amazing attorney, thorough, conscientious, knowledgeable and above all, ethical. He is a pleasure to work with, and any client would be lucky to have him as an advocate."
"Joseph is well-knowledgeable in a number of practice areas--which is precisely why he is able to provide such great service to his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joseph is an excellent attorney and is passionate about serving his clients. I have known Joseph for several years, both as a colleague and as a friend. He has a deep understanding of the law and continuously achieves great results for his clients. Joseph is well respected by his clients and the community. He will work hard to protect your interests."
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Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2011
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
St. Thomas More Honor Society, Loyola Law School
2014 - Present
Owner, Hekmat Law Group
2010 - 2014
General Counsel, Evergreen Financial Holdings, LLC
2009 - 2009
Judicial Extern, The Honorable Ronald S. W. Lew, United States District Court, Central District of California
2009 - 2010
Associate, Glaser Weil Fink Jacobs Howard Avchen & Shapiro, LLP
2014 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesMember
2014 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
2008
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