About Craig
Practice areas
- Wrongful termination: 15%
20 years
- Discrimination: 15%
20 years
- Contracts and agreements: 14%
20 years
- Employment and labor: 14%
20 years
- Personal injury: 14%
20 years
- Sexual harassment: 14%
20 years
- Corporate and incorporation: 14%
20 years
Languages spoken
English
Contact
Law Office Of Craig T Byrnes
1500 Rosecrans Ave., #500
Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 1999 | 11/04/2019 |
| Legal answers | 1715 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
| Super Lawyer | Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine | 2012 |
| Superlawyer | Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine | 2011 |
| Superlawyer | Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine | 2010 |
| Rising Star Super Lawyer | Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine | 2009 |
| Rising Star Super Lawyer | Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Star Super Lawyer | Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine | 2007 |
| Profiled by This Week at Moritz | This Week at Moritz e-magazine | 2007 |
| Rising Star Super Lawyer | Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine | 2006 |
| Order of the Coif | The Ohio State University COL | 1999 |
| Public Interest Fellow | The Ohio State University College of Law | 1999 |
| Graduated with Honors | The Ohio State University College of Law | 1999 |
| Associate Editor, Law Review | The Ohio State University College of Law | 1998 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sole Proprietor | The Law Offices of Craig T. Byrnes | 2001 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Bar Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
| California Employment Lawyers Association | Member | 2003 - Present |
| LEFTJAW | Member | 2000 - Present |
| Los Angeles County Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Yale Journal of Law and Feminism | Mens Rea, Force, and the Crime of Rape | 1998 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State Univ COL | N/A | N/A |
| Harvey Mudd Coll | N/A | N/A |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Nuts and Bolts of Employment Law | Retaliation under the Fair Employment & Housing Act | 2007 |
| Monthly Meeting | The anti-SLAPP motion | 2004 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Cordero-Sacks v. Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles | Jury verdict for Plaintiff |
| Robinson-McKoy v. APX Express | Settled |
| Thompson v. Impaxx | Confidential |
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Mon Apr 27 2015
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Thu Feb 26 2015
Attorney endorsements
(25)Eric Panitz, Wrongful termination Attorney on Dec 19, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I strongly endorse attorney Craig Byrnes. He is skilled, focused, and unrelenting in getting the highest possible value for his clientele. I frequently work with him on employment law cases. Mr. Byrnes is a knowledgeable and ethical peer.
James Johnston, Mediation Attorney on Apr 26, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've know Craig for years. He is one of the most experienced employment lawyers in Southern California. Any client would be in good hands with Craig.
Julie Fowler, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 9, 2015
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Zoldan, Employment and labor Attorney on Feb 19, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Sean Cleary, Car accident Attorney on Dec 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
Natasha Chesler, Employment and labor Attorney on Sep 15, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Military law Attorney on Jun 7, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Craig. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Scott Miller, Employment and labor Attorney on Jun 4, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Byrnes has been generous with his time in answering questions on Avvo. I have reviewed a number of those answers. He is an experienced and able attorney. I endorse Mr. Byrnes.
Neil Pedersen, Discrimination Attorney on May 31, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have read dozens of Craig's responses to questions here on AVVO and I have been impressed with his knowledge and ability to communicate. I have now had the chance to meet Craig. He demonstrates everything that a person should want in a lawyer. He is personable, witty, knowledgeable and has an outstanding grasp of the law and procedure in the employment law field. I do not endorse too many lawyers on this site. I can unreservedly say that you would be well served to have Craig as your lawyer and you should seriously consider him if you have an employment law need.
David Hirsch, State, local, and municipal law Attorney on Jan 5, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I frequently read and agree with answers Mr. Byrnes posts on Avvo. He is a dedicated and skillful attorney who gives thoughtful and insightful guidance in his Avvo answers. Mr. Byrnes is a valued member of the Avvo community who is generous in sharing his time and expertise by spending considerable time participating on this site. It is my pleasure to endorse him.
Carl Botterud, Employment and labor Attorney on Nov 18, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Ramit Mizrahi, Wrongful termination Attorney on Oct 10, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Craig is smart, tenacious, and truly committed to employee rights! I would not hesitate to refer a friend to him because I know that his clients are in good hands.
Christian Lassen, Life insurance Attorney on Sep 25, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
M. Miller, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jul 18, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
John Kitta, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 24, 2013
Relationship: Other
I endorse Craig Trent Byrnes. Mr. Byrnes has excellent communication skills and he takes the information provided by the individual requesting advisement, and concisely provides what valid legal opinion a well-experienced attorney could provide with the limited of information given. He seems to be a straight up no nonsense attorney, and I would not hesitate to recommend him for individuals with employment and labor problems in the Manhattan Beach area for legal advisement.
Calvin Chang, Wrongful termination Attorney on Mar 3, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
David Mallen, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 15, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Byrnes is one of the Rising Stars of employment law in Southern California. Unlike many other "paper tiger" lawyers, Mr. Byrnes can and will take cases to trial, and win. He is also extremely creative and an all-around decent human being who cares about the case and sees employment issues from both sides. It is my pleasure to endorse this outsanding attorney and fellow alumni from The Ohio State University College of Law.
Howard Lewis, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 25, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Byrnes is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his legal services.
John Phillips, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 10, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Attorney Byrnes. From his answers and time on Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community, for free, and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos.
James Frederick, Probate Attorney on Nov 28, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have had the opportunity to review a number of Mr. Byrnes responses to Avvo questions and his answers not only reflect a complete understanding of applicable laws, but also a desire to provide helpful and practical information. I have learned a great deal about California employment law from him. I am happy to endorse Mr. Byrnes and his services. James Frederick
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