With more than 25 years of experience as an employment law litigator and counselor in Southern California, Jeffrey’s skill and success have earned him third-party recognition including:
A sought after speaker, Jeffrey has presented to groups including the Screen Actors, Directors, and Writers Guilds of America, the Golden State Peace Officers Association, bar associations, chambers of commerce, and municipalities.
Jeffrey is active in professional organizations including:
Jeffrey gives back to the community. Jeffrey served as vice board chair of GLEH – Gay and Lesbian Elder Housing, the nation’s first non-profit to provide affordable housing to GLBT seniors. Jeffrey also actively supports Los Angeles Youth Network (LAYN), which delivers food, safe housing and education to homeless children and youth in Hollywood, and the Point Foundation, which provides scholarships and mentoring to gifted LGBT undergraduate and graduate students nationally.
Jeffrey encourages you to support GLEH, LAYN, or the Point Foundation.
A Nebraska Cornhusker by birth, Jeffrey earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from the University of Kansas and his Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas School of Law. As a law student, he earned honors including the Am Jur award in administrative law and was selected to serve as student director of the Kansas Defender Project, a nationally-respected legal clinic that provides legal representation to federal and state prison inmates in Kansas.
Jeffrey has been a member of the State of California Bar since 1987. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern, Southern, Central and Eastern Districts of California and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Practice areas
8 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1987 | 06/17/2022 |
Legal answers | 11 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer - employment litigation defense | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Listed for 2016 | Best Lawyers | 2015 |
Super Lawyer - employment litigation defense | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Super Lawyer - employment litigation defense | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Equity Partner | Thomas Employment Law Advocates, a Professional Corporation | 2010 - Present |
Equity Partner | Duran & Thomas LLP | 1998 - 2010 |
Equity Partner | Wells & Thomas | 1995 - 1998 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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California Chamber of Commerce | Member | 2015 - Present |
Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce | Member | 2014 - Present |
Financial Services Industry Exchange (FSIX) | Member | 2013 - Present |
Association of Southern California Defense Counsel | Member | 2012 - Present |
ProVisors - West Hollywood I | Host and Executive Committee Member | 2012 - Present |
West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce | Member | 2011 - Present |
State Bar of California | Attorney Member | 1987 - Present |
Los Angeles County Bar Association | Attorney Member | N/A |
Beverly Hills Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section | Vice Chair | 2015 - 2016 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Human Resource Executive Online | Hitting Pause on Workplace Recording Policies | 2016 |
InsideCounsel | New California Law Makes ‘Client Employers’ Jointly Liable for Wage Violations Even Though Workers Employed by Other Company | 2015 |
Restaurant Hospitality | New Law Puts California Operators in Labor Bind | 2015 |
Thomas Employment Law Advocates | “No Re-Hire” Settlement Provisions are in Question | 2015 |
Hotel Business | California Hoteliers Must Keep Up With Immigration Labor Laws | 2015 |
Restaurant Hospitality | Think Twice Before Switching to Service Charges | 2015 |
Thomas Employment Law Advocates Bulletin | Waivers of Right to Bring PAGA Claims are Unenforceable | 2014 |
Thomas Employment Law Advocates Bulletin | California Minimum Wage Increases Next Month! | 2014 |
Thomas Employment Law Advocates Bulletin | Employers, Heads Up! Expanded Whistleblower Liability | 2014 |
Thomas Employment Law Advocates Bulletin | Heads Up! New Employment Laws for 2013 | 2013 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Kansas School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | N/A |
University of Kansas | BA - Bachelor of Arts | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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New Employment Laws of 2015 | Annual Briefing on New Labor and Employment Laws for 2015 | 2015 |
Wage & Hour Claims – Limiting Your Exposure | Wage & Hour Claims – Limiting Your Exposure | 2014 |
New Employment Laws of 2014 | Annual Briefing on New Labor and Employment Laws for 2014 | 2014 |
New Employment Laws of 2013 | Annual Briefing on New Labor and Employment Laws for 2013 | 2013 |
Manage Without Fear: Counseling, Disciplining & Terminating Employees | Manage Without Fear: Counseling, Disciplining & Terminating Employees | 2013 |
Best Practices in Hiring Employees – How to Avoid the Landmines | Best Practices in Hiring Employees – How to Avoid the Landmines | 2013 |
Representing the Former Employee being Sued by his Former Employer – Special Problems | Representing the Former Employee being Sued by his Former Employer – Special Problems | 2012 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Patrice Chappell v. Cuznz, Ltd. | Settled |
Jaime Gutierrez v. Sakura Ichi, Inc. | Settled |
Ruby Zilly v. City of Los Angeles | Settled |
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Rahul Aggarwal, Unknown Attorney on Mar 6, 2018
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An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services.
Daniel Ho, Employment and labor Attorney on Apr 9, 2015
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I feel completely comfortable saying that Jeff is the most thoughtful and insightful attorney with whom I have ever worked. He is also creative, aggressive, persuasive, and an outstanding writer. I heartily endorse Jeff for your employment defense needs!
Dolores Leal, Employment and labor Attorney on Aug 12, 2014
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Michael King, Employment and labor Attorney on Oct 7, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Thomas is an extraordinary talent who possesses remarkable qualities, skill and attributes. He has a high intellect, an excellent written and oral communicator, is thoughtful, takes the initiative, uncompromisingly courageous and zealous in the representation of his clients, courteous, professional, fair, has great common sense, works well under pressure, hardworking and brings honor to the bar.
Diana Friedland, Employment and labor Attorney on Oct 4, 2013
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Jeff Thomas is someone I view as conscientious, honest, and up-to-date on the latest developments in California employment law. I have referred clients to him confident that he will do diligent, good work on their behalf. He is kind and classy and a consummate professional--a great combination to have on your side.
Carol Newman, Litigation Attorney on Aug 15, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Jeff is a great litigator -- extremely competent, caring, and efficient with his time. He gets results. He knows what's needed and gets right to the point. We have worked together on matters for years, and I would not hesitate to refer him to any of my clients.
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