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Robert Ebert Byrnes is the head of litigation and managing partner of Lawyers for Employee and Consumer Rights APC. He is admitted to practice before the State Bar of California (Bar No. 200761), admitted in 1999. He practices exclusively in employment law, representing workers in state courts, federal courts, and the arbitration settings that employers increasingly impose on their workers, including proceedings before the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and JAMS.
Robert grew up in New Hampshire with a goal of becoming an attorney to make society fairer for working-class families. He graduated first in his high school class, then earned an A.B. from Brown University in 1988, a Master of Public Policy from Harvard University in 1991, and a J.D. from Stanford Law School in 1998, putting himself through law school on scholarships before settling permanently in California.
Recognition & Ratings
• Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Platinum, 2021–2023
• Avvo Client's Choice Award, 2021 & 2026
• Martindale-Hubbell Peer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
• Martindale-Hubbell Client Rating: 4.7 / 5.0
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State: California
Acquired: 1999
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3500 West Olive Avenue, Third Floor, Burbank, CA, 91505
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Posted by Justin | May 18, 2026
Great customer experience, very professional
Had a good experience with the initial customer service/consultation. Therese was very helpful, thorough and professional.
Posted by Damian | May 15, 2026
Caring and understanding during difficult times
consulted with this lawyer regarding issues from my previous job, and I felt genuinely heard and taken seriously. I was going through a very stressful situation emotionally and mentally, and they listened with patience and professionalism. They explained things clearly, answered my questions, and ma...
Posted by Ava | July 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Amazing Experience!
I was greatly wronged financially by my previous employer. I brought this to California employment and consumer rights and they quickly sent me to an attorney, Robert Byrnes. He was very straightforward and was able to do everything with only me providing the information and evidence to him. The re...
Posted by anonymous | May 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Excellent service, They are here to help
Jane helped me when i called and i had some many questions to ask. She was able to answer all of them for me. I was very pleased with her service and the help she provided me with, Thank you very much
Posted by DeAndre | May 15, 2026
Thank you
Great help thanks for working with to make sure my case was heard and/or filed.
"Robert created and runs a firm whose innovative approach to representing workers enables them to provide compensation to plaintiffs whom other employment lawyers can't or won't represent. This is an impressive contribution to fairness and equity."
"I endorse this lawyer. Firm focused on representation of employees to uphold their rights."
"I have gotten to know Robert well over the years. He knowledge of employment law is top-notch and he takes an innovative approach to his cases and getting the best results"
"We have referred a number of employment cases to Lawyers for Employee and Consumer Rights. Our clients have given us great feedback about the firm. Undoubtedly, this will continue to be our go to firm for employment cases."
Employment and labor lawyer
2020
Client Champion Platinum Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Client Champion Platinum Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Client Champion Platinum Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2015 - Present
HEAD OF LITIGATION, Lawyers for Employee and Consumer Rights APC
2016 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2016 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
Masters
1988
BS - Bachelor of Science
English
Legal Answers
On 9/27/2018 and 9/28/2018 i reported a safety hazard violation and on 10/4/2018 i was told ti go home is that retaliation
04 Oct 2018
Can they fire me for whistleblowing?
05 Oct 2018
Is it illegal for an employer to tell an employee when she can’t take her FMLA in the state of California?
05 Oct 2018