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Donald Carl Potter
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Biography
Donald Potter is successful employment lawyer with more than 25 years of experience in the field. His practice is dedicated to representing employees and he is an aggressive litigator who has handled thousands of labor and employment matters including claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage-and hour-violations. Mr. Potter is a National Institute of Trial Advocacy graduate and he has prevailed in numerous trials, arbitrations, and administrative hearings.
Mr. Potter has obtained multiple, court-approved wage-and-hour class action settlements filed on behalf of employees since opening his own law firm in 2008. He has also successfully prosecuted numerous single plaintiff lawsuits for his clients including multiple individual recoveries in the millions.
Prior to 2008, Mr. Potter practiced law with a national labor and employment law firm, Seyfarth Shaw, LLP and he was a partner at Burke Williams & Sorensen, LLP in Los Angeles, California.
Mr. Potter has published numerous articles on employment law topics in newspapers and journals. He has also lectured and trained various organizations on labor and employment law.
Mr. Potter is admitted to practice in both state and federal courts in California. Mr. Potter is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section and the California Employment Lawyers Association.
Educational Background
Mr. Potter graduated from Loyola Law School (Los Angeles, CA) in 1997. Mr. Potter was a member of the Scott Moot Court Honors Board and Loyola’s award-winning Jessup International Moot Court Team. He was also a Carmen Florine Scholarship recipient.
Mr. Potter received his undergraduate degree from Ithaca College (Ithaca, NY). He was a member of the Oracle Honor Society (top ten percent of the first year class) and a student-athlete on two NCAA National Championship wrestling teams.
Personal
Mr. Potter and his wife are the proud parents of three adult daughters. His firm is an American Youth Soccer Organization (“AYSO”) sponsor and Mr. Potter has served as an AYSO coach and referee.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Discrimination
25%
29 years
Employment and Labor
25%
29 years
Sexual Harassment
25%
29 years
Wrongful Termination
25%
29 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
20%-45%
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Licensed in California for 28 years
State: California
Acquired: 1997
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Location
Law Office of Donald Potter
155 North Lake Avenue, Ste 800, Pasadena, CA, 91101
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Posted by Marshawno | December 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Awesome!!!
Mr. Potter was great, from our 1st meeting up until I received my settlement check he has been transparent and communicated very well with me. Keep me informed of every move, and explained thoroughly why that move was being made. I love that he actually took the time to get to know me as a person. No...
Posted by Rosi | April 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Best Lawyer
Best first time experience with a lawyer. He has great personality, easy to trust. The best first time experience ever. I will recommend him 100% to any one who need help on work related problems.
Posted by Rodolfo | April 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great Sensibility and Professionalism
Donald made my wife and I feel comfortable with the entire process, from beginning to end. We had never been involved in any type of legal proceedings and were extremely nervous with the entire situation. Donald was honest with us about possible outcomes and never misled us into false expectations. W...
Posted by Rosi | April 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best Attorney
He help me on my case from the beginning to the end he was always there for me and did all possible to win and get the best outcome of the case. He is the best.
Posted by Laura | February 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney
More then satisfied!
Mr. Potter proved to be an excellent attorney. He made me feel comfortable throughout the process as well as taking the time to relieve my fears and put me at ease. He handled my case in a timely fashion and got better results than I had expected. I would highly recommend Mr. Potter to anyon...
Donald Carl Potter's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Potter is a great lawyer. He is a gentlemen and treats his clients with respect. The other side, the employers, only see a tenacious, aggressive and fearless attorney tearing down their obstructions and achieving justice for his clients. You could not select a better attorney to represent you."
"I endorse Donald Potter. We worked together on a wage and hour matter and Don proved to be an excellent strategist and litigator."
"I endorse this lawyer - loved working with Don at Burke, Williams and Sorensen; focused lawyer who is a strong advocate for his clients."
"I endorse Don Potter, Esq. Don is an amazingly talented and compassionate attorney who works tirelessly to achieve successful results for his clients. Don and his wonderful staff are highly skilled in representing employees in employment and labor law disputes--including wrongful termination and discrimination matters--provide excellent client service, and are fluent in Spanish. Don is always available to provide a free initial consultation to those in need and personally oversees every case that his office handles."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2021
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2020
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2019
Top Attorney, Pasadena Magazine
2018
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2017
Top Attorney, Pasadena Magazine
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Donald Potter
2007 - 2008
Partner, Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
1999 - 2007
Attorney, Seyfarth Shaw
Associations
2010 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Reed v. Wedbush Securities
$509,518.35 Arbitration Award
Roman v. Service King
$1.3 million class action settlement
Murphy v. Wedbush Securities
$1.12 million arbitration award.
Godinez v. Alta-Dena Certified Dairy, LLC
$1.12 Million Jury Verdict Recovery
Morrow v. Avon Products
$800K Class Action Settlement
Colby v. SpirIt Garden, LLC
$1.325 Million Class Action Settlement
Spanish Language Directories Class Action
$800,000 class action settlement
Education
1997
Loyola Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Ithaca College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2007
Southern California Public Labor Relations Council Luncheon
Retaliation Claims
Publications
2004
Employment Discrimination Reporter (BNA)
Plaintiff’s Bankruptcy and Judicial Estoppel of Employment Litigation
2001
Los Angeles Daily Journal
“Preventing En garde: Don’t Ignore the Obvious when Preparing to do Battle in Deposition”
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
Commission only sales position if terminated from sales position and have outstanding sales.
24 Mar 2017
Q&A
Work Injury leads to drug test which leads to termination
24 Mar 2017
Q&A
Can I sue my former employer for using my image for advertising his business? Without my permission.
24 Apr 2016