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Patricio Barrera
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About Patricio
Biography
My inspiration to become a trial lawyer was Al Pacino's file "And Justice for All," a 1979 courtroom drama about a lawyer trying to free a wrongly imprisoned client while battling corruption.
Employment Law l Discrimination l Harassment ; Retaliation l Wage Claims.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Employee Benefits
70%
Business
10%
Employment and Labor
10%
Personal Injury
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-45%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in California for 35 years
State: California
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 27 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Barrera & Associates
(310) 997-4310
Mobile
(310) 802-0500
Fax
2298 E. Maple Avenue, El Segundo, CA, 90245
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Posted by Enrique | June 03, 2025 | Employment & Labor
Declined My Retaliation Case After Months of Delay — While the Clock Ran Out
Barrera & Associates had my case details as early as March. It involved whistleblower retaliation, wrongful termination, and Medi-Cal fraud at a psychiatric facility. I provided them with documentation, emails, HR records—everything they asked for. Their paralegal even followed up to confirm my inter...
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Lifetime Charter Member, Best Attorneys of America
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2004
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Owner/Managing Partner, Barrera & Associates
2002 - 2007
Partner, Marcin Barrera LLP
Associations
2008 - Present
CELAMember
2004 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Litigation SectionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Abyane v. County of Los Angeles, LASC
$1,923,640.02 Verdict/Judgment
Education
1990
The University of Texas School of Law
J.D.
1987
Texas State University
B.B.A
Speaking Engagements
2015
CELA Annual Judges Survey
Judicial Evaluations
2013
CELA Annual Convention, San Jose, CA
Client Intake Process
2011
LACBA Employment Law Symposium
Recent Developments in Employment Law
2011
Deposition Workshop
Depo Live!
Languages
English
Spanish