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Rodney S. Diggs is a practiced litigator with substantial experience trying cases to verdict in both federal and state courts. Rodney is Co-Chair of the Labor & Employment practice group, which focuses on harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour issues on behalf of private clients and public entities. He also handles civil rights litigation.
Rodney became a Partner at Ivie, McNeill & Wyatt in 2016. In 2019, Rodney became a named partner when the firm changed its name to Ivie McNeill Wyatt Purcell & Diggs. Prior to joining the firm in 2011, Rodney clerked for the Honorable Patti Jo McKay, Presiding Judge for the Appellate Division for the Los Angeles Superior Court.
In 2019, Rodney was named Top 100 Lawyers in California by the Daily Journal. Rodney has also been named Rising Star by Super Lawyers from 2014-2020.
In addition to his corporate practice, Mr. Diggs has had notable successes with assisting individuals in need of representation. Mr. Digg’s significant achievements include obtaining a $9.1 million verdict in a wrongful death case against the City of Long Beach. This was the largest verdict in history against the City of Long Beach and the second largest verdict in a wrongful death case in the Central District of California. Rodney has obtained over $40 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients. Rodney was also lead counsel in Reginald Mitchell v. California Department of Public Health, which resulted in a published California Court of Appeal decision.
At Howard University School of Law, Rodney was Vice President of the Student Bar Association, Chief Justice of Sigma Delta Tau Legal Fraternity and Senior Staff Editor of the Human Rights and Globalization Law Review.
During his undergraduate career at UCLA, Rodney was a member of the track and field team. He achieved All-Pac 10 and All-American status in the 400 meter race and 4×400 meter relay.
Rodney S. Diggs is a practiced litigator with substantial experience trying cases to verdict in both federal and state courts. Rodney is Co-Chair of the Labor & Employment practice group, which focuses on harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour issues on behalf of private clients
Rodney S. Diggs is a practiced litigator with substantial experience trying cases to verdict in both federal and state courts. Rodney is Co-Chair of the Labor & Employment practice group, which focuses on harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour issues on behalf of private clients
Rodney S. Diggs is a practiced litigator with substantial experience trying cases to verdict in both federal and state courts. Rodney is Co-Chair of the Labor & Employment practice group, which focuses on harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour issues on behalf of private clients
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
55%
Civil Rights
45%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in California for 15 years
State: California
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Ivie McNeill Wyatt Purcell & Diggs
(213) 489-0552
Fax
444 S Flower St Ste 1800, Los Angeles, CA, 90071
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Posted by Charles Conley | March 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Attorney Rodney Diggs helped me greatly to settle my case with professionalism and dedication fighting tenaciously for
Attorney Rodney Diggs helped me greatly to settle my case with professionalism and dedication fighting tenaciously for my rights. He answered all of my questions, concerns and helped me greatly understand the process of my case, making me feel that my case was a high priority from the beginning to th...
Posted by Richard Reed | March 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Rodney is the man right here. If you lose your job this lawyer will
Rodney is the man right here. If you lose your job this lawyer will help you to the max. He is the best employment lawyer up and down. Give him a call and you'll see for yourself. Thank you so much. "
Posted by Jose Harris | March 25, 2022
The legal process can be daunting and emotions can run high
The legal process can be daunting and emotions can run high. I was very emotional having to deal with the aspect of the case and I worried about the outcome. However, I left the legal strategy to Diggs. He was very focused. He had the ability to listen and was very effective in communicating. When pr...
Posted by Edward D. Willard | March 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney
After years of working for an employer that took advantage of his employees,
After years of working for an employer that took advantage of his employees, I needed someone to help me out to stop the wrong doings he was doing to myself and others. That's when I found Rodney Diggs online. After talking to Mr. Rodney in person, I knew that this was the lawyer to represent me. He ...
Posted by Anthony S. Gordon | March 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney
After years of working for an employer that took advantage of his employees,
After years of working for an employer that took advantage of his employees, I needed someone to help me out to stop the wrong doings he was doing to myself and others. That's when I found Rodney Diggs online. After talking to Mr. Rodney in person, I knew that this was the lawyer to represent me. He ...
Rodney Sean Diggs's Lawyer Endorsements
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
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Top 40 Under 40, National Black Lawyers
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40 Under 40 Civic Emerging Leaders, California Legislature Assembly
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40 Under 40 Nation’s Best Advocates, National Bar Association
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100 Most Influential African Americans, Los Angeles African American Vanguard Awards
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Tau Beta Omega Chapter Community Leader Award, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc
N/A
Most Powerful Employment Lawyer, Lawdragon
N/A
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
N/A
Top 100 Lawyers in California, Daily Journal
N/A
Top 50 verdicts in 2020, TopVerdict
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Attorney, Ivie, McNeill & Wyatt
Associations
2011 - Present
John M. Langston Bar AssociationOfficer
Sample of Legal Cases
Pream vs. City of Long Beach
Harris vs. One America News Network
Education
2010
Howard University School of Law
Juris Doctor
2005
University of California - Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2022
Tax Issues in Employment Claims
Tax Issues in Employment Claims
2022
Practical Implications for Title IX Compliance
Practical Implications for Title IX Compliance
Publications
Languages
English