Zak Franklin

Zak Franklin

also known as Zachary Joseph Franklin, Franklin Law

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 11 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at SANTA MONICA, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Personal Injury

100 Wilshire Ave., Suite 700, SANTA MONICA, CA

About Zak

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

25%-50%


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 11 years

State: California

Acquired: 2014

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No misconduct found

Location

Franklin Law

100 Wilshire Ave., Suite 700, SANTA MONICA, CA, 90401

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Zak Franklin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Chris | January 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Won My Employment/PAGA Lawsuit!

Zak took on my employment lawsuit (a PAGA case) on contingency and won me a nice settlement. I never even had to go to court or be deposed, just signed some paperwork and a year later got my check in the mail. Highly recommend!

Posted by Yunus | December 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Wasted my time and didn't help at all.

I had a disappointing experience with this lawyer. After over a month of waiting, I was informed that he could not assist with my case. To make matters worse, the email communicating this never reached me, and his assistant had to forward it. Unfortunately, this delay and lack of direct communication... felt like a significant waste of time.

Posted by Jacquelyn | August 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Franklin Law Fought For Me

From my very first consultation, I felt like Zak and his team were going to take care of me. I knew nothing about the legal process going in, but Zak, Julie, and Carlen held my hand throughout the whole process. They were always available to answer my questions, and at moments where the legal process... was emotional and overwhelming for me, they completely protected me and did their best to ease my anxieties of having to constantly relive and speak about the trauma that started the whole thing. Every step of the way, Franklin law believed in me, fought for me, and truly protected me. My life has been made so much better because of the work that Franklin Law did for me, and I cannot thank them enough.

Posted by Sally | October 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

So accommodating to clients with disabilities

As a client living with schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type, I have special needs that the average attorney may not be able to accommodate. That being said, Zak was so understanding and supportive throughout this process. I was hospitalized and on disability during my claim, but Zak navigated thes...e barriers without pause in order to deliver results without any burden on me as a client. I would highly recommend Zak to anyone - disabled or not.

Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination

Incredible lawyer & mentor

As a young adult who was new into full-time work, I was indescribably lost when I began to face discrimination from an employer and lose wages. The legal world was completely unknown to me as someone in tech and I didn't have the slightest clue where to look first. A family member recommended Zak to ...me and even after our first consultation, I felt so much more knowledgeable about what my options were and what the process would look like. I knew in that moment I was not alone. Zak was a guiding light in a time of darkness for me. He communicated every risk, every option, and any guiding advice without ever pressuring me one way or another. This job is not just a business for him, it it is his passion and it showed through everything he did to help me successfully navigate my case. He knows how to convey information without adding stress and approached every meeting with a sense of positivity and camaraderie that I was so grateful to have. I was able to better focus on my next job knowing that he truly had everything under control. I cannot express how strongly I recommend Zak and feel so lucky to have benefitted from his services.

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Kevin Nguyen

Employment and labor lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Zak Franklin is very knowledgeable in the field of Employment and Labor law. He has provided informative answers and helpful advice to those who posted questions here on avvo.com."

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Ali Rabbani

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Zak is a very talented employment lawyer with great experience and pedigree. He fights hard for his clients and tends to get great results for them."

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Andrew Jick

Litigation lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Zak on many complex litigation matters and I have always found Zak to be a strategic and creative thinker, a great writer, and a zealous and effective advocate for his clients. Zak is a great lawyer and I'm happy to endorse him."

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Christopher Braham

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Zak is a brilliant attorney who is well versed in Employment matters. Zak's skillset makes him the ideal attorney to advise employers on day-to-day matters. Zak certainly has a breadth of experience that makes him an excellent choice to represent you or your company as either a plaintiff or defense attorney. I endorse Zak and I am confident you will be very happy you selected him to represent you in your action."

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Jasmin Gill

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Zak is a phenomenal attorney for both employees and small businesses who brings a unique perspective to his clients in that he has represented some of the largest corporations in the nation and is well-versed on what will move a case forward in order to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients, be it employees or small businesses."

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Michelle Strowhiro

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Zak is smart and strategic, and an all around great person. Exactly the qualities you want in your legal counsel."

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Joshua Glucoft

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Zak is an excellent lawyer. He's intelligent, hard working, and a strong advocate for his clients. You can't go wrong with him in your corner."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Pro Bono Associate of the Year, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Managing Attorney, Franklin Law

2018 - 2020

Attorney, McDermott Will & Emery

2014 - 2018

Attorney, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld

2013 - 2013

Law Clerk, Judge Richard Seeborg

Associations

2015 - 2018

California Association of Business Trial Lawyers

2012 - 2014

California Law Review

Sample of Legal Cases

Employee Harassed by Former Employer

Complete victory. Opposing side had to pay for client's costs.

Politician Harmed Clients

$10 million dollar victory

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Education

2014

University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall S

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

University of Colorado - Boulder

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2020

2020 Legal Updates

Employment Law Updates

2019

Helpmates Legal Updates

Hot Topics in Employment Law

2018

Employment Law Updates

Employment Law Updates

Publications

2017

2015

2014

California Law Review Editorial Staff

2013

Berkeley Journal of Employment and Labor Law Jones v. UPS Ground Freight

2013

California Law Review Editorial Staff

Languages

English

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