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Joseph Mark Lovretovich
also known as Joe
About Joseph
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
17
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
10%
48 years | 600 cases
Personal Injury
10%
15 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 49 years
State: California
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Location
JML LAW APLC (Los Angeles Office)
21052 Oxnard Street, Woodland Hills, CA, 91367
JML LAW, APLC (Orange County Office)
2400 E. Katella Avenue, Suite 440, Anaheim, CA, 92806
JML LAW, APLC (San Francisco Office)
369 Pine Street, Suite 506, San Francisco, CA, 94104
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Posted by anonymous | June 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
Unprofessional
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 Richard | September 29, 2014 | Wrongful Termination
Excellent and experienced representation
Mr. Lovretovich accepted my wrongful termination case in July 2012 on contingency. I worked primarily with Bradley Benham who is patient and competent beyond words. Mr. Lovretovich is a highly experienced attorney who really understands how to effectively settle a dispute. He and Mr. Benham walked ...
Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2014 | Employment & Labor
Great Service
Very prompt and thorough service. Reviewed an employment contract and I needed it on a strict deadline; returned it with great feedback, questions for my organization and amendments related to areas of concerns. I was armed with a great deal of insight for my negotiations.
Posted by Anita | November 03, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes
So grateful for Joseph Lovretovich
Joseph Lovretovich was very helpful with my case and listened to me when other lawyers were too busy. It really seemed like he cared and he fought for me and what was right. He was very responsive and determined and made the process as painless as possible. He is very knowledgeable and I would hig...
Posted by anonymous | March 09, 2010 | Employment & Labor
Negative experience
I retained him for a an employment dispute with a major corporation. He reviewed my case and concluded that my case was strong and his track record was over 95% win rate.As to monetary settlement, he said that I should ask for a seven figure number.He also claimed to rarely lose appeals. He delegate...
Joseph Mark Lovretovich's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"I endorse Joseph. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joe is a very smart lawyer. He is also patient and caring. He fights hard for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Los Angeles SuperLawyers, SuperLawyer
Work Experience
1997 - Present
President, Law Offices of Joseph M. Lovretovich APC
Associations
2008 - Present
National Employment Lawyers Association
2004 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationCo-chair of the Listserv Committee
State Bar of California
Member
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Member
Ventura County Bar Association
Member
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Lieberman v Wellpoint
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
Education
1976
Southwestern University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1973
University of Southern California
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Nuts and Bolts Program
Intersection of Disability Law and Workers Compensation
2011
Annual California Employment Lawyers Seminar
Representing the Doomed Employee
2009
Representing Employees in Hard Times
How to Effectively Interview Employment Law Clients
Publications
2017
Attorney Journal, Orange County
Attorney of the Month
Languages
Spanish
Korean
Farsi
Russian
Polish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I need an attorney, either workers compensation or discrimination we need to know which one?
12 Feb 2017
Q&A
My employer fired me for keeping a beard. I kept it for religious reason can i sue him.
11 Aug 2012
Q&A
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