Jeffrey Andrew Rager

Jeffrey Andrew Rager

4.9
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 29 years

Wrongful termination Lawyer at El Segundo, CA
Practice Areas: Wrongful Termination

2321 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 4255, El Segundo, CA

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

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Jeffrey Rager

2321 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 4255, El Segundo, CA, 90245

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Jeffrey Andrew Rager's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 34 reviews

Posted by Jodi | June 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Satisfied Nurse

I was referred to the Rager Law firm and I can honestly say choosing Mr. Rager to represent me was life changing. No one ever thinks they will be in a position to need this kind of representation. I was a successful nurse for over 30 years proudly serving my own community when I was targeted because ...I was advocating for my patients. Mr. Rager fought tirelessly on my behalf and brought my case to a successful resolution. I would highly recommend him not only for his professionalism but also his compassion. The communication to me from him and his office staff was timely and I felt very involved in every step from beginning to settlement. Thank you Mr. Rager for your time and effort.

Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

Wrongful termination

I was an employee of a MAJOR Hotel terminated after almost 20 years of service I didnt understand why,so I decided to comtact an Attorney after reviewing many attorneys over a 2 week period I came across Mr.Rager so I called.Right from the start I was made to feel like my case mattered during my co...nsultation they gathered my information and I was told they would review it and get back to me . Upon reading a few of Mr Ragers reviews a few past clients went on to say if you are lucky he will take you case, so I sat back and waited hoping to hear from him because just talking over the phone I knew if he would represent me he was the one I wanted on my side, he was very up front honest and caring which made me comfortable. He told me he would take my case and it may be a long haul but he will be by my side through it all, he never ever made me feel my case didnt matter ,and by my side he stayed we went through depos and mediation he never let the Hotels attorneys get out of hand , he made 1 of the hardest times of my life a lot easier. He always kept me up to date and made sure I understood exactly what was going on, at no time did I have any dobuts in Mr Rager win or lose . He is a very honest and caring attorney and hands down a winner in my book. He had the confidence in me even when i was filled with dobut about myself. .He was readily available if I ever had a question no matter how big or small amazing and I am blessed that he is on my side. Thank you Mr.Rager for your hard work and your total dedication to me as a client I know you were the right choice by far..

Posted by Shaun Logan | June 09, 2016 | Workers Compensation

Good response time, no substance to response

I was injured on the job while working for the largest restaurant corporation in America and chose this lawyer because of the free consultation and location near family. Having lost use of my dominant arm because of error at Kaiser Permanente clearly reflected in my QME I have been quite distraught w...ith my situation. Basically my arm would have been fine had workers comp not fought my doctor's mri request and sent me to ortho rather than wait. I was a top level athlete and straight A student who has to find a new path in life now and I know from my other attorney that I have a serious civil case. I feel this lawyer denied me my "free" consultation because I am a low income student and he wouldn't stand to profit a huge amount. I recommend going elsewhere for counsel.

Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Discrimination

Mr. Rager and his law firm were recommended to me as one of the highest ranked employment attorneys in the southern California region. After watching how he handled my case I was convinced he is one of the country's top employment law attorneys. I retained him in 2012 for what turned out to be a... 3-year legal battle against a large government agency with what seemed to be endless funds and large staff of lawyers. Other attorneys had feared taking on this entity and advised me that the chances of success were slim to none. Mr. Rager sat with me for my initial 1 hour consultation and had a different view altogether and accepted my case. I found Mr. Rager to be a passionate, meticulous, extremely hardworking, and brilliant attorney. Over the course of the 3 years that it took to finally get my settlement, he guided me through the overwhelming experience of filing a lawsuit, giving and taking depositions, and, finally, settling the case. He never once feared taking the case to trial if he did not feel the amount of settlement was not sufficient. At the end, despite the incredible arrogance of the defendants and their legal team, we were victorious. Despite his success in holding employers accountable for their unethical and malicious behavior against their employees, I found Mr. Rager different from other lawyers, he truly cared and understood the pain I was going through both professionally and personally. He continued to give me great advice throughout the entire experience and I am forever grateful...GOD BLESS If Mr. Rager accepts your case, then you are one of the very lucky few, and should know that you have the best legal representation in the country.

Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Jeff Rager -- An Amazing Attorney

Jeff is, without question, the most passionate, hardworking, ethical and competent attorney I have ever met. We retained him to file a lawsuit against a $53 billion/ year company that went on to hire an army of lawyers from two national law firms to represent them. (This company has been sued multi...ple times before for similar unethical and retaliatory behavior, and they have repeatedly won most of those previous cases against them.) For 4 years, we fought this Goliath and their horde of unethical attorneys who repeatedly coached their witnesses to lie under oath. Although the defendant spent millions of dollars to try and keep our case from going to trial, thanks to Jeff's persistence, hard work and legal expertise, we finally went to trial in the summer of 2015-- just Jeff, his partner, and me against the defendant's legion of attorneys (at times, there were as many as 10 of their attorneys in the courtroom). Despite the great odds against us in fighting an unethical foe with unlimited funds and their "big name" attorneys, and despite all of their dirty tricks, we prevailed at our jury trial. Going up against this giant and powerful organization, and its horde of attorneys, was one of the most stressful experiences I have ever gone through. But through the entire 4-year battle, Jeff was there to encourage and support us. For months, as the trial date approached, and during the trial itself, he worked on our hugely complex case 7 days a week, often staying up until the wee hours of the morning to prepare for trial. His devotion, commitment, passion, and kindness carried us through some very challenging and scary moments during those 4 years, including the many times when we felt that we could no longer go on with our lawsuit against this Goliath. I really can't say enough positive things about Jeff. If he believes in the merits of your case and accepts you as his client, you can be assured that nobody will work harder, more passionately, or more competently on your behalf than Jeff. He is an exceptional attorney, a kind and caring human being, and, quite frankly, a giant-slayer. I will never forget his courage and self-confidence in going up against the army of aggressive lawyers hired by the defendant. His quiet, calm, and humble demeanor in court was such a contrast to the malicious, dishonest and manipulative behavior of the attorneys on the other side. He fought on our behalf for more than 4 years, and even when the odds seemed stacked against us, he continued to fight for us. (When the jury rendered its verdict in our favor, you could see the disbelief on the faces of the defendant's arrogant attorneys....) Jeff is a credit to a profession that is often not viewed very favorably. He is honest, ethical, extremely knowledgeable, and once he accepts a case, he will work himself to the point of exhaustion to seek justice on behalf of his clients. He will always remain a hero to me and my family, and we will forever be grateful to him.

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Jeffrey Andrew Rager's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alisa Goukasian

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Extremely knowledgeable and very personable attorney."

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Peter Beirne

Wrongful termination lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Rager is a highly skilled litigator."

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Arthur Navarette

Unknown lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Melanie Savarese

Wrongful termination lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jeffrey. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Calvin Chang

Wrongful termination lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Okorie Okorocha

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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J Herman

Personal injury lawyer

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Okorie Okorocha

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Melanie Savarese

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Super Laywer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

SuperLawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2006 - 2015

Owner, The Rager Law Firm

2000 - 2005

Partner, Mathews & Rager, LLP

1997 - 1999

Attorney, Hillsinger & Costanzo

1994 - 1996

Law Clerk / Attorney, Girardi & Keese

Associations

2011 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2009 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2006 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

2000 - Present

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Member

2000 - Present

California Employment Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Wascher v. Kaiser Permanente

$1,750,000 plus punitive damage findings

Jordan v. City of Long Beach

$1,519,679.00

Chaugle v. Tenet Healthcare

$3,458,331.00

Martinucci v. Kaiser Permanente

$11,441,559

Strub v. Kaiser Permanente

$3,949,580

Brannigan v. Memorial Hospital Los Banos

$2,108,303

Herbst v. Universal Studios, Inc.

$2,500,000.00

Wang v. Sony Electronics

$1,450,000.00

Baca v. County of Los Angeles

Plaintiff

Huffman v. Wonderbread

$2,699,000.00

Landis v. Securitas

$1,200,000.00

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Education

1996

Loyola Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of San Diego

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

California Employment Lawyers Association

Wascher v. Kaiser Permanente

2014

CELA Trial College

Trial Advocacy

2011

2011 CELA Conference

Whom Do You Sue?

Publications

2011

2011 CELA Conference Whom to Sue

Languages

English

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