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Acquired: 2010
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25255 Cabot Road, Suite 202, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653
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Posted by Jonn | May 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Exceptional Employment Attorney—Highly Recommended
Sam Nielson at Elite Employment Law guided me through two separate employment disputes, including a retaliation and unpaid‑overtime case, and delivered outstanding results each time. From our first call he replied within minutes, laid out a clear game plan, and kept me updated at every step with cand...
Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
Wrongful Termination Case Resolved
I had a wrongful termination case that was against a multinational corporation with a reputation for aggressively contesting lawsuits. After Sam heard my side of the story, he advised me of the pros and cons of continuing. He was undaunted at the prospect of going to trial in federal court if it got ...
Posted by anonymous | January 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
Highly Recommend Sam
Sam recently negotiated a settlement from my previous employer for wrongful termination. Sam is not only skilled in his profession, but also a good human being that listens and communicates with his clients. I highly recommend Sam.
"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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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
2011 - 2013
Associate, Crowell & Moring LLP
2010 - 2010
Judicial Extern to the Honorable Andrew J. Guilford, U.S. District Court, Central District Of Calif.
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
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2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
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Trends in Employment Law
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Ethics and Mediation (Program Chair)
2015
Recent Developments in California Employment Law
2015
California Employment Case Updates
2015
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Ethics and Mediation (Program Chair)
2014
Employment Law Basics (Program Chair)
2014
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California Employment Case Updates
2014
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Recent Developments in California Labor and Employment Law
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