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I represent California employees. We've won a $10,000,000 verdict and many 6- and 7-figure verdicts against employers.
If you've suffered any of the following at work, I can help you get the compensation you deserve:
- Wrongful termination
- Race discrimination
- Sexual harassment
- Workplace retaliation
- Age discrimination
- Disability discrimination
- Gender discrimination
- Whistleblower retaliation
- Sexual orientation discrimination
- National origin discrimination
- Unpaid wages
- Overtime claims
We offer a 100% free case review and NO FEE without a verdict or settlement in your favor.
I represent California employees against their employers, with a $10,000,000 verdict and many 6- and 7-figure verdicts. If you've experienced retaliation, discrimination, or sexual harassment at work, I can win you the compensation you deserve!
I also represent employees in Wage, Overtime, Whistleblower, Retaliation, and Class Action cases, as well as Discrimination, Retaliation, and Wrongful Termination cases. Have obtained a $10,000,000 Retaliation verdict and many 6- and 7-figure verdicts.
We fight for California employees in Class Action cases, where employers have denied meal or rest breaks, overtime wages, and mileage or purchase reimbursements to multiple employees. If you believe you have a Class Action claim, please contact us for a 100% free and confidential case review.
We regularly handle cases involving Discrimination based on Age, Disability, Pregnancy, Race, Gender, Sexual Orientation, and National Origin. We have obtained a $10,000,000 Retaliation verdict plus many 6 figure and 7-figure settlements.
With an in-depth understanding of Sexual Harassment case law and 15+ years protecting employees workplace rights, I have obtained a $1.7 million Sexual Harassment verdict and many 6-figure settlements for California employees.
I represent employees in Wrongful Termination, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Retaliation, and Whistleblower Retaliation cases - as well as Age, Disability, Pregnancy, and Race Discrimination cases. We have obtained a $10 Million retaliation verdict plus many 6- and 7-figure settlements and verdicts.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Wrongful Termination
35%
20 years | 350 cases
Discrimination
25%
20 years | 300 cases
Sexual Harassment
25%
20 years | 100 cases
Employment and Labor
10%
20 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Awards
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Licenses
Licensed in California for 19 years
State: California
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Wrongful Termination Law Group
(562) 865-0900
Fax
18000 Studebaker Road, Suite 575, Cerritos, CA, 90703
wrongfultermination.com/Wrongful Termination Law Group
(310) 651-7687
Fax
8484 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 660, Beverly Hills, CA, 90211
wrongfultermination.com/Wrongful Termination Law Group
(562) 219-4072
Mobile
(818) 971-9904
Fax
17037 Chatsworth St, Suite 210, Granada Hills, CA, 91344
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Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2023 | Wrongful Termination
Thank you for your EXCELLENT Customer Service
I contacted Wrongful Termination Law Group about my former employer. Cheyla indicated that she would schedule a meeting to discuss my case and will present to Eric. She also send me a guide book regarding CA Employment law to review. The firm didn't accept my case but forwarded my case to anothe...
Eric Panitz
Replied last September 23, 2023Thank you for taking time to recommend us, and we are thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience with our team. We are dedicated to serving our clients and community and especially to go the extra mile to ensure we do what we can to help. I'm so happy to know we could be of assistance during this difficult time.
Posted by anonymous | May 29, 2023
Very Helpful and Great Follow Through
Cheyla has been really great in obtaining facts about my situation. Even though it was just a consultation, she was very knowledgeable and her follow through was commendable! She has been helpful to me in determining the course of action I needed to take!
Eric Panitz
Replied last June 19, 2023Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with our firm letting us know Cheyla did a great job. We really appreciate your kind words and feedback. Employment law matters can be complex and sensitive, so we're happy to know that we were helpful in navigating this difficult and sometimes confusing process. Should you have further questions or need additional assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out! We are here to help.
Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2023 | Employment & Labor
Guidance and advice
I received a phone consultation from Cheyla. She spent over an hour explaining and answering my questions about my case. I have been retaliated at workplace by management. She was very thorough, knowledgeable, and experienced. I would not hesitate to recommend her and this firm to a friend or relat...
Eric Panitz
Replied last March 20, 2023Thank you so much for sharing your experience with Cheyla. We are pleased to hear how pleasant your experience was with our firm and wish you the best of luck.
Posted by Clarissha | January 13, 2023
Cheyla is the professional for u!
Cheyla has been great! Very professional, friendly, helpful and consistent! This whole experience has been a first for me and she has made it easy and smooth. Thank you Cheyla!
Eric Panitz
Replied last January 16, 2023Clarissha! Thank you so much for your 5 star review and sharing your pleasant experience with our team! We are pleased to hear how professional friendly helpful and consistent Cheyla was fore you!
Posted by Rick | January 11, 2023 | Wrongful Termination
Wrongful termination
I reached out, because after over 20 years of faithful service to a company, I was terminated over asking a question. Law offices of Mann and Elias reached out and are working with me. I couldn’t be more grateful during this devastating time.
Eric Panitz
Replied last January 16, 2023Thank you so much for your 5 star review and sharing your pleasant experience with our team! We are always here to help!
Eric A. Panitz's Lawyer Endorsements
"Eric and Cheyla are tenacious, experienced, and skilled at representing employees who have been wrongfully terminated. I endorse them and recommend them as excellent advocates for employee rights."
"I have known Mr. Panitz and his firm for a number of years. Our law firms have collaborated on a number of cases in the past few years. Mr. Panitz is an experienced litigator and a valued member of the plaintiff-side employment law community. I fully endorse Mr. Panitz and his law firm."
"Eric Panitz is a superb lawyer with an excellent operation. He and his assistant Cheyla are highly organized and efficient. I highly recommend their firm."
"Eric Panitz is a fantastic lawyer who takes care of his clients and can be counted on to always act in their best interests. I would recommend Mr. Panitz to any employee who has been wronged at their workplace. He is a fierce advocate for workers, experienced, and dedicated to his craft."
"Eric is a phenomenal attorney whom I have the privilege to work with on several cases. Highly recommend!"
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Eric is an excellent attorney who gets amazing results for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have co-counseled with Eric on several matters, one of which went to a successful 8 figure jury verdict. Eric is selective in the cases he accepts for litigation and excellent at positioning them for resolution, either through settlement or trial. If Eric accepts your case, you are in good hands."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Panitz and I have worked together on a number of matters. He is an exceptional attorney who gets the best results for his clients. You would be in great hands with Mr. Panitz as your attorney."
"I strongly endorse Eric Panitz. He is skilled, focused, and unrelenting in getting what the law allows for his clientele. I frequently consult with him on labor law issues. Mr. Panitz is a trusted peer."
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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
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Founding Attorney, Wrongful Termination Law Group
2007 - 2017
Partner, DesJardins & Panitz LLP
Associations
2011 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Consumer Attorney AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
$10,000,000 Wrongful Termination and Retaliation Verdict
$10,000,000 verdict: $2 million verdict for wrongful termination and retaliation and $8 million in punitive damages
$1,740,000 Million Sexual Harassment Verdict
Plaintiff's verdict for $1,742,691, which included $16,735 in economic damages, $1 million in non-economic damages, $17,694.60 in total labor code damages, $100,000 in punitive damages, and $608,261.12 in attorney fees and costs.
$400,000 Medical Leave Retaliation Settlement
Settlement for 25 year employee retaliated against for taking medical leave.
$475,000 Disability & Age Discrimination Settlement
Disability and age discrimination settlement on behalf of 30 year manufacturing company employee.
$500,000 Sexual Harassment
Judgment for sexual harassment against karate instructor and his employer.
$600,000 Medical Leave Retaliation
20-year financial aid employee at the University of LaVerne, fired in retaliation for his use of medical leave. The jury found 11-to-1 in favor of plaintiff and awarded $600,000 in emotional distress damages.
$750,000 Cancer Discrimination
Our client was an administrative employee with 2 years on the job.
$750,000 Whistleblower Retaliation
Whistleblower retaliation for safety complaint for employee with over 5 years tenure
$850,000 Cancer Leave Retaliation Settlement
Cancer leave retaliation settlement for short-term employee.
$900,000 EEOC Complaint Retaliation Settlement
Settlement for retaliation for filing an EEOC complaint alleging race discrimination.
$950,000 Retaliation Settlement
Settlement against Los Angeles County for retaliation for complaints of sexual and racial harassment.
$1,000,000 Personal Injury Settlement
Settlement for truck vs. auto accident.
$1,200,000 Age Discrimination Settlement
Age discrimination settlement for two long-term aerospace employees.
$1,500,000 FMLA Leave Retaliation Settlement
Settlement for retaliation due to employee taking FMLA Leave to care for spouse.
$1,500,000 Disability Leave Retaliation Verdict
Disability leave retaliation verdict for 20 year employee.
$185,000 Disability Discrimination Settlement
$185,000 Settlement
$200,000 Sexual Harassment Settlement
$200,000 Settlement
$300,000 Retaliation Settlement
$300,000 Settlement
$383,551 Overtime and Minimum Wage Verdict
$383,551 Verdict
$450,000 Pregnancy Discrimination Settlement
$450,000 Settlement
$500,000 Sexual Harassment Settlement
$500,000 Settlement
$550,000 Misclassification and Overtime Settlement
$550,000 Settlement
$800,000 Pregnancy Discrimination Settlement
$800,000 Settlement
$1 Million Pregnancy Discrimination Settlement
$1 Million Settlement
$2.8 Million Verdict
$2.8 Million Plaintiff's Verdict
$4.93 Million Settlement
$4.93 Million Settlement
$1.95 Million Age Discrimination Settlement
$1.95 Million Settlement
$4 Million Sexual Harassment Settlement
$4 Million Settlement
Education
2005
Whittier Coll SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
Publications
2005
I. Nelson Rose and Martin D. Owens
Internet Gaming Law
Languages
English
Spanish