Mika Marie Hilaire

Mika Marie Hilaire

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Sherman Oaks, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination

15233 Ventura Blvd., Suite 420, Sherman Oaks, CA

About Mika

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 25 years

State: California

Acquired: 2001

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Location

Equal Rights Law Firm

15233 Ventura Blvd., Suite 420, Sherman Oaks, CA, 91403

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Mika Marie Hilaire's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Mika is one of the BEST in the business!!

I contacted Mika to help me with my case and she did exactly what I was told she was going to do! The outcome of my case would not have been what it was if it wasn’t for Mika. She is an extremely skilled attorney who’s legal acumen is off the charts! I’m very fortunate and thankful that I was able to... have her represent me.

Posted by anonymous | April 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Sexual Harassment

Mika Hilaire is a BOSS!

There are a handful of people in the industry of justice who see things through the periscope of action through compassion. Mika Hilaire is one. From the moment I spoke to her for the first time, I noticed she was incredibly knowledgeable, quick-witted, realistic, and wholesome. For me, stepping up t...o the podium and speaking up as a young woman in the music industry could have been daunting and catastrophic in various way, to both sides. Mika facilitated a life-changing outcome for me with poise, and success. Equally as important, she convinced one of the most prominent companies in the world to take educational, rather than issuing a termination, about quid quo pro sexual harassment under their own roof. She understood why it was important to me not to terminate, but to educate. She informed me of every point in progress professionally, yet every conversation we had over the phone felt like a motivational pep rally. I recommend Mika highly, for her expertise and her character. Thank you sooo much. <3

Posted by Kelvin | January 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Highly Recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I hired the law firm of Hilaire&Mcgriff approximately two years ago to represent me in a race/ retaliation lawsuit against a previous employer. Mika and her colleagues displayed the utmost professionalism, and always kept me abreast of all the developments that were happening in my case. I was in ...awe of this law firm’s legal prowess, and how passionate they are about defending people/ plaintiffs who felt like, in my case, an adverse action was taking against them for making a legitimate complaint. I would definitely hire this law firm again, and I highly recommend this law firm to anyone seeking advice in employment law!

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

A classy intelligent attorney for the ages and an honorable credit to her profession

I worked for a major insurance carrier for almost 23 years before I was wrongfully terminated after complaining to management about age and race discrimination that I endured. An attorney handling a class action case against my former employer recommended me to attorney Mika H. Mika agreed to meet ...with me to discuss the facts of my case. We met, she reviewed all of my documents and agreed to represent me. She explained in details how the legal proceedings work, everything from obtaining a right to sue letter, filing the suite, serving the suite, discovery, scheduling depositions and mediation. Mika Hilaire and her staff were absolutely amazing, her style and professionalism exemplify hard work with great results. My case was filed in April and settled by attorney Hilaire in December the same year. I knew that facing a major corporation would be difficult, but attorney Hilaire made sure that I was in good hands. She will always be a hero to me and my family.

Posted by Steve | July 20, 2015 | Employment & Labor

California's premier employment attorney

In my opinion, Ms. Hilaire is California’s premier employment attorney. My case was daunting, time-consuming, and complex. I thought a positive result was untenable; she did not! She relentlessly pursued defending my position and bringing about justice. Because of her, my case ended positively, j...ust as she thought it would. She is bright, knowledgeable, personable, and tenacious. These attributes make a great attorney. If it weren’t for her, I don’t think my case would have ended favorably. If you’re looking for a great employment attorney, search no more. Reach out to Ms. Hilaire. You will not regret it.

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Barry Appell

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I was previously law partners with Mika Hilaire, and I have the benefit of continuing to work on cases together with Mika. In my experience, Mika is a truly talented and very knowledgeable attorney, who aggressively represents her clients."

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Justin Lo

Discrimination lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mika is a fierce and dedicated defender of her clients rights and has always searching for the best possible outcome. Working with her has always been a pleasure."

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Kyle Smith

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working with Mika on several cases. I am consistently impressed with her performance on matters and her zealous advocacy on behalf of her clients."

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Christine Green

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Barry Appell

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Southern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Southern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer - Rising Star, California Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer - Rising Star, California Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer - Rising Star, California Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer - Rising Star, California Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer - Rising Star, California Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer - Rising Star, California Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer - Rising Star, California Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Founding Partner, Equal Rights Law Group

2013 - 2020

Managing Partner, Hilaire McGriff PC

2012 - 2013

Partner and Chair of Employment Department, Freedman Weisz LLP

2004 - 2012

Named Partner, Appell | Hilaire |Benardo LLP

2002 - 2004

Associate Attorney, Silver & Freedman, Aplc

2000 - 2002

Associate Attorney, Hill Farrer & Burrill, LLP

Associations

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles

Member

Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles

Member

2011 - 2013

State Bar of California, Labor and Employment Law Section

Former Executive Committee Member

Education

2000

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

University of California - Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2021

at the Los Angeles County Bar Association's 41st Annual Labor & Employment Law Symposium Racial Injustice and Political Speech, In and Out of the Workplace

2014

Yearly Retreat - Black Women Lawyers Assocation of Los Angeles

Navigating Pregnancy Leave

2014

Los Angleles County Bar Asociation, Employment Law Section Employment Symposium

Year in Review - Employment Law Update

2012

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section, Labor Law Committee

Courtroom Advocacy: Arguing Discovery Motions

2012

American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section

Age Discrimination

Publications

2021

San Fernando Valley Business Journal Mika Hilaire is featured on the cover of the San Fernando Valley Business Journal for Black Entrepreneurs Month

Languages

English

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