Andrew Joseph Sokolowski

Andrew Joseph Sokolowski

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 22 years

Class action Lawyer at Manhattan Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Class Action, Employment & Labor

1230 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA

About Andrew

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Class Action 80%

My litigation practice currently focuses on protecting the rights of consumers and employees through individual litigation and representative cases including class actions, mass actions and aggrieved employee cases under the California Private Attorney General Act.

23 years

80%
Employment and Labor 20%

I handle a variety of labor and employment cases on an individual basis, or as class actions,pertaining to wage and hour issues, wrongful termination, harassment, and discrimination. "Wage and hour" claims include being forced to work off the clock, being denied meal and rest breaks, being denied appropriate payment for overtime, and the employer's failure to reimburse for business expenses.

23 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

30%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 22 years

State: California

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Matern Law Group PC

1230 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266

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Andrew Joseph Sokolowski's Reviews

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2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Timothy | June 13, 2013

ABSOLUTELY SATISFIED

Mr. Sokolowski was exceedingly helpful in settling a case with a VERY difficult client. I was always kept completely in the loop on every aspect of the negotiations and felt he totally understood the realities of the case from my perspective. He brought the settlement together so quickly I could no...t possibly be happier. I would (and WILL) ABSOLUTELY recommend him HIGHLY to anyone needing representation!!

Posted by Jared | February 18, 2013

Andrew is DEFINITELY a GREAT attorney!

Andrew was professional and personal in my experience. He is very knowledgeable in employment and labor law issues. He gathered pertinent information from me and applied it appropriately to my case. Even though I was out of state for my complaint, I still felt like I was able to reach Andrew in a t...imely manner. I had interviewed other attorneys and was not comfortable with the amount of time it took them to get back to me, or how their demeanor was when I spoke with them. With Andrew, I always felt like I had someone on my side that I could call or email and know that I would have a fast response from him. My case was settled outside of court and I am VERY satisfied with the outcome. Andrew took my case without any retainer, which resulted in a lower net settlement for me, however it was a higher amount than I had anticipated initially, so I was comfortable with him earning a lucrative fee for his services. Thank you for all your hard work, Andrew! Anyone looking for a great employment/labor attorney should definitely contact him!

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Andrew Joseph Sokolowski's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brandon Leopoldus

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked for Andrew as I honed my legal skills straight out of law school. Not only was Andrew a thoughtful, understanding, and patient supervising attorney, he also displayed a great analytical mind. He was able to help me understand the likely outcomes and possible strategies we could pursue with each step involved in our cases. I could not give Andrew any better recommendation than to recommend his representation to those looking for a great litigator!"

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Gene Williams

Class action lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Andrew. He is an incredibly smart attorney who has a true passion for his work, which is reflected in the results he obtains. He is able to anticipate issues well before they arise and develop creative solutions to those issues to give his clients the best possible opportunity to succeed. I would happily send my own family to Andrew for any complex legal issue."

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Rhett Francisco

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am proud to say that I have had the honor and privilege to work with Andrew Sokolowski on a number of cases, including complex matters, and large exposure class actions. Andrew is smart, sophisticated, quick, and reliable. I trust him 100%. He is an excellent attorney."

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Paul Perkins

Class action lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Sokolowski is a FANTASTIC lawyer. He has taken on the biggest and best firms in the country and done a GREAT job. It is without hesitation that I would tell someone to hire him. I worked with Andrew and find him to be pleasant, understanding and extremely intelligent."

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Miguel Iniguez

Litigation lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is a great attorney who pays close attention to personal detail. Very thorough and professional. Highly recommended."

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Lauren Mayo-Abrams

Employment and labor lawyer

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William Pannell

Class action lawyer

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Rhett Francisco

Employment and labor lawyer

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Paul Perkins

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2013

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2012

Pro Bono Service Award, Public Counsel

2003

Order of the Coif, Loyola Law School

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Owner, The Law Office of Andrew J. Sokolowski

2011 - 2012

Senior Attorney, Initiative Legal Group

2007 - 2011

Associate, Milberg LLP

2003 - 2005

Associate, Orrick, Herrington, Suitcliffe, LLP

1997 - 2000

Infantryman, United States Army

Associations

2014 - Present

California Employment Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

2014 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Attorney Member

2007 - Present

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Attorney Member

2007 - Present

Association of Business Trial Lawyers

Attorney Member

2009 - 2013

Association of Business Trial Lawyers (Los Angeles Chapter)

Board of Governors

Sample of Legal Cases

Employment -- Wage and Hour Matter

Confidential Settlement

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Education

2003

Loyola Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Univ of California at Los Angeles

B.A.

Publications

2013

CAALA Advocate Chicken Little and the Future of Class Actions

2011

ABTL Report – Los Angeles The Anti-Injunction Act Takes on Rule 23

2006

Los Angeles Lawyer The Overreaction to the Kelo Decision

Languages

English

Activity

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