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Timothy A. Pico received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1990 and his Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University School of Law, located in Malibu, California, in 1995. Mr. Pico's practice focuses on employment litigation, including sexual harassment, civil rights, retaliation, and wrongful termination and wage and hour/ workers rights class actions. Mr. Pico provides advice and counsel to employers related to a variety of employment issues, including proper personnel policies and sexual harassment prevention training. Mr. Pico also represents individual and business clients in complex business, serious personal injury, product liability matters and more.
Before forming Markson Pico LLP in 2005, Mr. Pico practiced in the litigation department of Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold, and then for the national law firms Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi, LLP and Jackson Lewis, LLP. Mr. Pico has represented many national and local-based employers and individual defendants in all types of employment litigation, including sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination. He also has extensive experience in complex business litigation including products liability, intellectual property and personal injury.
Mr. Pico is a member of the California Bar and practices before state and federal courts and state and federal agencies. He is a member of several bar associations and the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice.
Mr. Pico also serves as a pro bono publico prosecutor volunteering his time to serve as a trial attorney with the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office.
Mr. Pico can be reached at, ext. 202.
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Licensed in California for 30 years
State: California
Acquired: 1995
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Markson Pico LLP
27240 Turnberry Lane, Suite 200, Valencia, CA, 91355
Markson Pico LLP
515 S. Flower Street, Suite 1800, Los Angeles, CA, 90071
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Posted by Russ | October 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Great Service!!
I have used Markson Pico LLP’s legal services several times over the past several years. I have always found Tim Pico to be super knowledgeable regarding workplace issues and employment law. He has provided me solutions that worked I have used Markson Pico LLP’s legal services several times over th...
Posted by Joe | September 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
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I hired Markson and Pico to work my employment case, and from the moment Tim and I discussed the issue, I knew I was in good hands. Tim is very professional, excellent litigator, and understands how to strategically navigate the legal process to achieve the desired objective, to win and be fully comp...
Posted by anonymous | June 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
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My husband and I retained Tim Pico and his firm Markson Pico LLP after I was involved in a serious auto collision in 2018. We filed a lawsuit against the other driver after getting the runaround from the insurance company. Eventually, after gathering some information in the lawsuit, Tim got the ins...
Posted by Son-Jai | May 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Employment Consultation
Having worked in human resources for over 20+ years, I've worked with a multitude of employment lawyers on various issues. I found Tim to be very professional, smart, pragmatic, and constructive in his counsel and execution. I would wholeheartedly recommend Tim and his firm.
Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Severance Negotiation after Wrongful Termination-California
Attorney Pico is ethical, professional, and a Master Negotiator! He's the attorney you call as soon as you're presented with any sort of severance package or if you believe you're being harassed at work; the stress isn't worth it; call Tim. He's patient; he'll hear you out and treat you with dignity....
Timothy Andrew Pico's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Tim and I worked together at a litigation firm in downtown LA for many years. Tim is a very smart and talented lawyer. He exhibits the highest level of integrity when representing his clients and demonstrates a professional and personable style in his practice. Tim balances a zealous advocacy of his clients with a cost-effective and pragmatic approach to dispute resolution."
"I could not have asked for a more hard working, consciousness attorney, zealous, caring advocate, and courteous and professional person with whom to work. Tim takes the time to connect with his clients and takes a personal approach to each case that he handles. If I were to ever have the need, I would choose Tim to represent my legal interests in a heartbeat."
"Many years ago, when we were both much younger , Tim Pico and I worked together at a large national firm. We have stayed in touch over the years and Tim has always been a great resource on matters of employment law and litigation. He is a knowledgeable, intelligent, committed, and skillful attorney, and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of an employment litigator."
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"Tim is an excellent lawyer with fantastic courtroom experience. I refer business to him and he always takes care of my clients."
"I proudly endorse Tim Pico. Tim is one of the most ethical and pragmatic attorneys I have ever opposed. He is a zealous advocate, with a great grasp on current employment law trends."
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"Friendly and knowledgeable. Very willing to work with co-counsel and clients to explain and ensure an understanding of the legal issues in play."
"Tim is a passionate advocate and highly experienced, skilled lawyer. I highly recommend him."
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"Tim Pico is an exceptionally bright and talented employment lawyer. I have worked as co-counsel with Tim on many cases and I would feel very comfortable having him represent my family, close friends and other people important to me."
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Experience
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Trial Attorney (Pro Publico Prosecutor), Los Angeles County District Attorney
2005 - Present
Partner, Markson Pico LLP
2002 - 2005
Attorney, Jackson Lewis LLP
2000 - 2002
Attorney, Robins Kaplan Miller & Ciresi
1997 - 2000
Attorney, Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold, LLP
1995 - 1995
Law Clerk-Law and Motion Division, Orange County Superior Court
1994 - 1994
Law Clerk, Department of Justice-U.S. Attorneys' Office-Honolulu, HI
Associations
2006 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2008 - 2010
Trial Lawyers for Public JusticeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Jane Doe v. Doe Employer
Settled-$1.85 million
Education
1995
Pepperdine University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
University of California, Los Angeles
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2008
Law Day
General Employment Advice
2001
Lunchtime Roundtable
Safeguarding Your Company from Employee Lawsuits
Publications
2000
Orange County Business Journal
The Effect of Reeves v. Sanderson Plumbing Products, Inc., 530 U.S. 133 (2000) in Employment Cases
Languages
English
Spanish
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