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Biography
I represent employees in a variety of employment matters including medical and disability leave, sexual harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage and hour. I handle individual cases and class actions and have successfully handled almost a dozen trials.
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Fired for taking medical leave? Wrongfully terminated? Sexually harassed or discriminated against? Call the Shirazi Law Firm now!
Sexually harassed? Let an expert get you the compensation you deserve.
Wrongfully terminated? Let me get you the compensation you deserve.
Discriminated against at work? Call an expert for free to discuss your options.
Wrongfully terminated? Denied overtime? Call an expert for free to discuss your options.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Sexual Harassment
35%
22 years
Wrongful Termination
25%
22 years
Discrimination
20%
22 years
Employment and Labor
20%
22 years | 250 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
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- Credit Card
Awards
2021 2017 2013
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2012
Licenses
Licensed in California for 22 years
State: California
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
SHIRAZI LAW FIRM - Employment Lawyers
9454 Wilshire Blvd., Penthouse, Beverly Hills, CA, 90212
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3055 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90010
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Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Sexual Harassment
Shirazi Law Firm turned my life around!
Shirazi Law Firm is incredible! I came to them almost a year ago about a sexual harassment case. I was referred by someone who knew them and their skill set well. We got the ball rolling with my case then after a few months I got cold feet, I told them I didn’t want to follow through and they underst...
Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2012 | Employment & Labor
Shirazi Law firm Thank You!
I had a religious harrasement case from Work. Mr. Shirazi helped inform me of my rights, the specifics, and he answered ll my calls personally. I was impressed by his attentiveness and knowledge in his field. He was trustworthy and honest during the entire case, I usually am apprehensive about t...
Posted by David | December 04, 2011 | Government
Professional with the Highest Ethics and Integrity
As a local government administrator, it has been my pleasure to work with Emanuel Shirazi. Mr. Shirazi provides excellent legal advice and assistance in the area of municipal law. His diligent professional performance was an asset on each case we worked on and he was successful in supporting the...
Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Top notch attorney you can trust
Emanuel is an excellent lawyer and someone you can completely trust. He always let me know what was happening with my case, his strategy and how he thought the case would unfold. I recommend him to anyone.
Posted by anonymous | December 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
TOTAL WASTE OF TIME
I contacted Mr. Shirazi about one year ago. I read reviews and they seemed positive. Unfortunately he is not reliable, flaky and a total waste of time. I would never recommend him. He is entirely unprofessional and not very bright. Here is what happened: I contacted him because at the time I had been...
Emanuel Shirazi
Replied last December 07, 2016Moral of the story--don't ever lie to your lawyer. Much of this is nonsense by a person who tried to make our firm continue with their case (despite multiple lies and refusing to provide necessary information) in exchange for taking down this viciously false review.
Emanuel Soleiman Shirazi's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Shirazi on a number of matters and have seen his work first hand. He is a tough, talented and ethical litigator, who cares about his clients' concerns and fights hard for their interests."
"Mr. Shirazi is a fine attorney, ethical and dedicated to achieving the best results for his clients. He is not only a graduate of one of the best law schools in the country, but also has tremendous experience in all aspects of litigating a case from inception to completion."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Shirazi understands employment law and explains the law in a way that is understandable. He understands the situation and will advocate for your rights to get you compensated."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is skilled, knowledgeable, and highly respected in the community."
"Emanuel is very bright attorney, and highly skilled in employee rights issues. I strongly endorse him."
"I speak with Emanuel often and he is an experienced, successful attorney. I wholeheartedly endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Emanuel since law school (15 years) and can attest to his intelligence, work ethic and discipline. Most of all, I can attest to his candor and honesty. Great guy. Great lawyer."
"I have known Emanuel since the commencement of his legal career. His fearlessness and ability to represent employees is well-known in the legal community. I heartily endorse Emanuel for your employment litigation needs!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Well-known, well-respected lawyer who fights hard for his clients. Highly recommended."
"I endorse this lawyer. Emanuel is an expert in his field. He is an excellent attorney who is very knowledgable about employment law and one's rights as an employee. I would retain him myself if I had an issue in this area of law!"
"I endorse this lawyer. He has the creativity you need on your side!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"My large corporate client was in need of a first-rate employment lawyer. A colleague referred me to Mr. Shirazi. Impressed with his credentials experience, and demeanor, I retained him for my client on a major employment/labor matter, and was very pleased with the result. More important, my client was so pleased that it retained him for further services. I have since conferred with Mr. Shirazi on a number of occasions and have referred several more clients to him. He is bright, friendly, very knowledgeable in the law, has high integrity, and wants to help where he can. As a result, he's my first choice for employment/labor litigation."
"Emanuel Shirazi is an excellent attorney. He is very knowledgeable about his field of practice and works diligently to protect his clients. I endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. He was opposing counsel on a matter which lasted for several years. He is fair and reasonable but tough when it came to protecting his clients (a city in LA county) interests. He did an excellent job for them."
"I endorse this lawyer. Emanuel Shirazi is a U.C. Hastings College of the Law alumni and a talented employment lawyer."
"Very knowledgeable, professional and skillful. Highly endorse this attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer in Employment Law, California Super Lawyers
2025
AV Rated-Highest Professional Excellence and Ethics, Martindale-Hubbell®
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyer--Plaintiff's Employment Law
2023
Super Lawyer Plaintiff's Employment Law, California Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
One of Best Employment Law Firms in Los Angeles and US, Up City
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer Plaintiff's Employment Law, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer Plaintiff's Employment Law, SuperLawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer Plaintiff's Employment Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer in Employment Law, Super Lawyers
2016
Top 40 Under 40 Employment Lawyers in California, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Super Lawyer in Employment Law, Los Angeles Magazine
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star in Employment Law (Southern CA), Super Lawyers
2015
Top 40 Under 40 Employment Lawyers in California, American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
Top 40 Under 40 Employment Lawyers in California, American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
Top Lawyers in California, The Legal Network
2014
Rising Star in Employment Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
AV Preeminent 5 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Rising Star in Employment Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Southern California Rising Star-Employment law, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Southern California Rising Star-Employment law, SuperLawyers
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
N/A
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
N/A
American Jurisprudence Award for Professional Responsibility, AmJur
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Owner, Shirazi Law Firm
2005 - 2011
Partner, Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
Associations
2013 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association-Employment Retreat CommitteeMember
2012 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association's Labor and Employment Law SectionExecutive Committee
Million+ Dollar Trial Lawyers
Member
2005 - 2013
LOS ANGELES COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION, Employment Law Symposium CommitteeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
VERDICT ALERT: We recently obtained a Verdict of Over $1.2 million PLUS fees & costs
Win for Employee Client
Confidential Sexual Harassment Case
7 figure settlement
Pregnant discrimination
Large confidential settlement
Maria v. Sexual Harasser
Large settlement
Disability Discrimination Wrongful Termination Case
Verdict over $2.1 million
Education
N/A
Univ of California at Los Angeles
N/A
University of California, College of the Law
Speaking Engagements
2024
CELA Annual Conference
Running Successful Law Firm
2017
2016
LACBA Labor & Employment Retreat
Discovery Disputes in Employment Cases
2016
JAMS MCLE
Insurance Coverage for Employment Claims: What You Need to Know
2015
Speaking Guest of KNX 1070
Disease Transmission in the Workplace
2015
LACBA Employment Retreat
Trial Tips in Employment Cases
2007
LACBA Labor and Employment Symposium
To Pay or Not to Pay: Cutting Edge Issues in Employers’ Duties to Indemnify Employees and Employees’ Duties to Repay Their Employers
Publications
2024
Shirazi Law Firm, PC
Interesting Employment Lawsuits in the News
2015
Shirazi Law Firm Blog
Celebrity Employment Cases
2014
www.ShiraziLawFirm.com
Interesting Sexual Harassment Lawsuits
2013
Shirazi Law Firm Blog
Interesting Employment Lawsuits
2012
Shirazi Law Firm Blog
Employment Lawsuits Affecting You
2005
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Unfair Competition Law Does not Apply to Employees
2004
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Employers Get More Latitude in Doing Workplace Probes
2003
Hastings Communications and Entertainment Law Journal
How to Constitutionally Protect Against Virtual Child Pornography
Languages
English
Farsi
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Emanuel earned significant contribution points in 2012.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Frivolous lawsuit and default judgment?
23 Jun 2019
Q&A
Is it legal for a temp agency to pay me less than the employer agreed?
25 Feb 2013
Q&A
My sister is forced to work double shifts by her boss at 2 different hotels.
04 Sep 2012
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Sexual Harassment in Male Dominated Professions
01 Oct 2015
Legal Guide
Sexual Harassment Includes Comments Regarding One's Spouse
01 Oct 2015
Legal Guide
Minimum Wage in City and County of Los Angeles Will go to $15 an Hour
01 Oct 2015