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Eric Carl Sohlgren

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Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 33 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Litigation, Class Action ... +2 more

4 Park Plaza, Irvine, CA

About Eric

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 30%

Eric C. Sohlgren has broad experience and expertise in employment law, representing companies, managers and employee benefit plans in litigation matters in state and federal courts, and in administrative proceedings. With an executive background in human resources, Mr. Sohlgren frequently advises employers on legal compliance and preventative measures to minimize the risk of litigation.

33 years

30%
Appeals 20%

Mr. Sohlgren has handled numerous appeals in the California and federal appellate courts involving employment and church property matters, including twice arguing before the California Supreme Court.

33 years

20%
Class Action 20%

Mr. Sohlgren has in-depth experience defending companies in California wage and hour litigation, including claims for meal periods, rest breaks, overtime, uniforms and off-the-clock work. His unique approach to defending these cases has often resulted in early dismissals, thus significantly lowering the cost of defense.

25 years

20%
Litigation 20%

In addition to his extensive experience in employment litigation, Mr. Sohlgren represents non-profit organizations in employment, property and business matters, with particular expertise in religious corporation structure and law. His representation of religious corporations in property and corporate disputes in the trial and appellate courts has received national recognition in the print, radio and television media.

33 years

20%
Employee Benefits 10%

Mr. Sohlgren defends companies and employee benefit plans that have been sued by plan participants for benefits, often before federal courts.

33 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 33 years

State: California

Acquired: 1992

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Payne & Fears LLP

4 Park Plaza, Irvine, CA, 92614

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Eric Carl Sohlgren's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Lewis

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Eric is a dedicated, talented and extremely well-studied advocate, with a deep knowledge of the law and passion for representing his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Southern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Southern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2010

Employment Law - Management, Best Lawyers in America

2010

Southern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Outstanding Monthly Case Summaries, Orange County Bar Association, Labor & Employment Law Section

2010

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2009

Southern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Southern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Southern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Southern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Southern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Continued Support, Dedication and Contribution, Orange County Bar Association, Labor & Employment Law Section

2004

Southern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2001

Award for Service as Chair, Orange County Bar Association, Labor & Employment Law Section

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Partner, Payne & Fears LLP

1992 - 1995

Attorney, Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP

1986 - 1992

Human Resources Executive, The Times Mirror Company

Associations

2000 - 2001

Orange County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section

Chair

1999 - 2000

Orange County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section

Vice Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Trovato v. Beckman

Summary judgment for defendant employer affirmed on appeal

Aleksick v. 7-Eleven

Summary judgment for defendant employer in wage and hour class action

Vyas v. Bank of America

Summary judgment for defendant employer affirmed on appeal

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Education

1992

Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University

J.D., top 10%

1986

Pepperdine University

M.B.A., with honors

1977

Whitman College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Orange County Bar Association

Annual Update on Key Employment Law Cases and Legislation

2011

Orange County Bar Association

Annual Update on Key Employment Law Cases and Legislation

2010

Orange County Bar Association

Annual Update on Key Employment Law Cases and Legislation

Publications

2000

Book California Employment Law Digest

Languages

English

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