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Samuel Patrick Nielson
also known as Sam Nielson
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
40%-45%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 15 years
State: California
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Elite Employment Law APC
25255 Cabot Road, Suite 202, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Compassion
Posted by cheryl | February 20, 2015 | Employment & Labor
Positive experience despite stressful situation
My entire experience with this firm was positive, especially considering the stressful situation of losing a job. Sam was helpful and supporting. He persisted in obtaining the highest settlement for me. He kept in touch with me, keeping me in the loop. I felt that I was more than a client. I fel...
Samuel Patrick Nielson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Sam is intelligent, professional, and easy to talk to. I would have no reservations referring clients to him."
"Sam is an exceptional attorney who has in depth knowledge of all aspects of labor and employment law. He has the ability to evaluate a case from the outset and map out an effective plan to reach the outcome most advantageous for his clients. Whether it is reaching a settlement or taking a case through trial, Sam is an attorney that I would feel confident having on my side."
"Sam is a dedicated, thorough and skilled advocate. I admire his legal acumen and professional handling of difficult matters. I endorse this lawyer."
"Sam is a passionate and zealous advocate for his clients. He is extraordinarily diligent in all aspects of his practice, and his professionalism permeates both sides of the table. Absolute pleasure to work with."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sam is a very effective advocate for his clients, especially with his big national firm experience, his clerking for local federal judge Andrew Guilford and his leadership on the Executive Committee of the Labor and Employment Law Section of the Orange County Bar Association."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Southern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2020
Southern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2019
Southern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Southern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Southern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Southern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates
2015
Southern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates
2014
Southern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Southern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, State Bar of California
2009
Jurisprudence Award, University of Iowa College of Law
Work Experience
2011 - 2013
Associate, Crowell & Moring LLP
2010 - 2010
Judicial Extern to the Honorable Andrew J. Guilford, U.S. District Court, Central District Of Calif.
Associations
2016 - 2020
J. Reuben Clark Law SocietyInternational Labor & Employment Law Section Chair
2015 - 2016
Orange County Bar Association, Law and Education CommitteeCo-chair
2015 - 2016
J. Reuben Clark Law Society (Orange County chapter)Board of Directors
2013 - 2015
Orange County Bar Association, Law and Education CommitteeSecretary
2013 - 2016
J. Reuben Clark Law Society (Orange County chapter)Member
2012 - 2016
Orange County Bar Association, Labor and Employment CommitteeMember
2011 - 2013
Association of Business Trial Lawyers (Orange County chapter)Member
2011 - 2012
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2016
Orange County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law SectionMember
2011 - 2013
Public Law CenterVolunteer Attorney
Sample of Legal Cases
Kelly v. Rowland Unified School District
$220,000
Unpaid Commissions and Hostile Work Environment (male)
$590,000
Age discrimination
$325,000
Disability discrimination
$300,000
Retaliation for complaints about discrimination
$600,000
Education
2010
University of Iowa College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
Brigham Young University
BS - Bachelor of Science
N/A
University of South Carolina
PhD - Doctorate
Speaking Engagements
2017
Religious Freedom Annual Review
Religion and the Workplace: Workers’ Rights and Accommodations
2017
Annual Labor & Employment Law Seminar
Attacking and Drafting Effective Arbitration Contracts: Pitfalls and Protocols
2016
OCBA Last Dash
Current Developments in California Employment Law
2016
OCBA Annual Tribute to a Legal Giant
The Journey and Jurisprudence of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Program Chair)
2016
J. Reuben Clark Law Society Annual International Conference
Trends in Employment Law
2015
OCBA Last Dash
Current Developments in Employment Law
2015
OCBA Last Dash
Ethics and Mediation (Program Chair)
2015
OCBA Labor and Employment Section Meeting
Recent Developments in California Employment Law
2015
OCBA Labor and Employment Section Meeting
California Employment Case Updates
2015
OCBA Annual Tribue to a Legal Giant
The Journey and Jurisprudence of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia (Program Chair)
2014
OCBA Last Dash
Ethics and Mediation (Program Chair)
2014
OCBA Last Dash
Employment Law Basics (Program Chair)
2014
OCBA Labor and Employment Section Meeting
Cochran v. Schwan and Mandatory Paid Sick Time (AB 1522) - Troubles and Opportunities for California Employers
2014
OCBA Labor and Employment Section Meeting
California Employment Case Updates
2014
OCBA Annual Tribue to a Legal Giant
Salute to Chief Justice Earl Warren (Program Chair)
2011
OCBA Labor and Employment Section Meeting
Recent Developments in California Labor and Employment Law
Publications
2022
Sessions & Kimball Blog
Sexual Harassment Statistics: An Analysis of U.S. Workplaces
2022
Sessions & Kimball Blog
Disability Discrimination Statistics [2010-2020]
2019
CAALA Advocate
Making the Most of Your Settlement Agreements
2017
The New York Times
The Gender Gap in the Tech World
2013
Law & Business Review of the Americas
The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: 2011 Year in Review
2011
Crowell & Moring LLP Client Alert
Think That California Lawsuits Over Seating Concern Only Retail Cashiers? Think Again
2011
Crowell & Moring LLP Client Alert
California Seating Lawsuits Meeting Resistance, But Employers Shouldn't Sit Idly By
2009
Michigan Law Review: First Impressions
An Agenda for the Obama Administration on Gender Equality: Lessons from Abroad
Languages
English
French