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Joseph M. Lovretovich founded JML Law to carry out his commitment to the representation of the rights of the individual. Mr. Lovretovich was first admitted to practice law in the state of California in December 1976, and in his more than 30-year legal career, he has tried numerous cases, involving almost every type of legal claim. He has greatly expanded the rights of all California citizens by winning important court cases and has secured millions of dollars in verdicts in settlements on behalf of his clients.
Mr. Lovretovich is widely regarded as one of California’s top trial lawyers. He was principal counsel on Colmenares v. Braemar Country Club, which substantially expanded the definition of disability in California; he successfully argued the case of Dee v. Vintage Petroleum, which added substantial protections for the victims of racial prejudice; and he won in O’Hare v. MBIA, which further defined the rights of employees as parties to pre- employment mandatory arbitration agreements. Mr. Lovretovich is a frequently lecturer at legal conferences, and he mentors numerous beginning attorneys throughout California.
Joseph “Joe” Lovretovich was born in Los Angeles. His father was a LAPD officer for 35 years. Joe is a graduate of the University of Southern California and Southwestern University School of Law.
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21052 Oxnard Street, Woodland Hills, CA, 91367
2400 E. Katella Avenue, Suite 440, Anaheim, CA, 92806
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Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney
give up you will lose and they will come after you for court costs and they will win. I obtained them for safety reasons and corruption in the workplace. I eventually had my reputation and my career destroyed with a made up lie from their highly expensive corporate lawyers, JML folded like a wet ra...
Posted by anonymous | June 3, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Retained Mr. lovretovitch for a wrongful termination case and was highly disappointed in his handling of the case. He delegated the case to newly hired attorneys with little experience and became involved in the latter stages. He did not appear for scheduled meetings and was ignorant of some crucial ...
Posted by Ted | October 2, 2019 | Hired Attorney
An excellent and trusted attorney in a different area of practice, whom I’ve known for years, referred me to Mr. Lovretovich when I found myself in need of an attorney who specializes in employment law. I spoke with Joe Lovretovich numerous times regarding my increasingly difficult circumstances. W...
Posted by Negar | December 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Mr Lovrstovich is an awesome lawyer. He is very knowledgeable and he has the best team. Great service. Very satisfied
Posted by Dean | November 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I originally called, just to see if I had a case. After explaining my situation, I was told that I did. With no understanding of what was going on, my team helped me get through all the "Lawyer speak", and talked to me like a friend, not just another client. I was given answers to my question...
"For years now, I have been impressed with the employment law practice of JML Law. Unlike many other firms in the employment law area, this firm is not afraid of proceeding to trial when the situation merits such. There offices in Anaheim and Woodland Hills are first class and there attorneys and paralegals are responsive."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lovretovich is a well respected expert in the industry with decades of substantive litigation experience. Mr. Lovretovich is known as an efficient and zealous advocate for each client that he represents. His reputation will carry a favorable outcome for your case."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the opportunity to mediate cases for Joe and his clients, and found him and his Associates to be well prepared, very professional, knowledgeable and possessing the respect of their clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joe is a very smart lawyer. He is also patient and caring. He fights hard for his clients."
"I have known Joe Lovretovich for many years through our mutual membership in the California Employment Lawyers Association (CELA). He enjoys an excellent reputation within CELA as a strong fighter with a lot of experience, compassion, knowledge, and practical skills. He deserves his good reputation!"
"Joe is compassionate, smart and does what he needs to do in order to vindicate his clients' rights."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joe is knowledgeable, creative, innovative, caring and compassionate, something that many, many attorneys lack. He places the client's interests first, even where the client(s) themselves don't understand what is in their best interest."
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Los Angeles SuperLawyers, SuperLawyer
1997 - Present
President, Law Offices of Joseph M. Lovretovich APC
2008 - Present
National Employment Lawyers Association
2004 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationCo-chair of the Listserv Committee
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The arbitrator found that they should have considered her for any position within the company that she was qualified for by training and experience. He awarded her $71,822.05 in damages and $212,188.82 in attorneys fees and court costs
1976
JD - Juris Doctor
1973
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2011
Intersection of Disability Law and Workers Compensation
2011
Representing the Doomed Employee
2009
How to Effectively Interview Employment Law Clients
2017
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I need an attorney, either workers compensation or discrimination we need to know which one?
12 Feb 2017
My employer fired me for keeping a beard. I kept it for religious reason can i sue him.
11 Aug 2012
Is it considered being fired when you are randomly taken off the schedule when you were already scheduled to work all that week?
14 Apr 2012