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Sheila M. Witt
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Biography
Sheila M. Witt, Esq. was born and raised in Southern California, and enjoys serving area residents with the highest level of personalized legal services.
Ms. Witt began and completed her undergraduate education at UCLA, where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. She was on the Dean’s Honor List all quarters and graduated cum laude and with Alpha Kappa Delta honors.
Ms. Witt attended Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, California where she was awarded several First Honors Awards, including for Legal Research & Writing. After law school, Ms. Witt started her career as an associate for the prestigious international law firm McDermott, Will & Emery, LLP in Century City, California.
At McDermott, Will & Emery, she was a member of the firm’s Trial Department, where she represented and defended clients in a variety of complex civil litigation matters, including contract litigation, employment law, and other financial litigation.
Following her invaluable experience practicing business and employment litigation at McDermott, Will & Emery, Ms. Witt formed her own law office, Witt Law Firm, PC in Orange County, California.
While Ms. Witt still occasionally represents companies, her primary focus is representing individuals. She enjoys representing “the little guy” and helping them vindicate their rights against employers, companies, and insurance carriers. Ms. Witt’s prior experience representing companies gives her unique perspective and insight and enables her to anticipate and thwart arguments and tactics used against her clients. She has experience in state and federal trials and arbitrations, and handles all aspects of litigation.
She is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, Beverly Hills Bar Association, Iranian American Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. Ms. Witt is also involved in the local community and is an active member of numerous charity and volunteer organizations including, serving as a volunteer attorney at Public Law Center, an active member of the Junior League of Orange County (JLOCC), and a supporter of OC Elite. During her free time, Ms. Witt enjoys travelling, designing floral arrangements, and spending time with her family.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 250-350 per hour
Contingency
35%-45%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 16 years
State: California
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Witt Law Firm, PC
2312 Park Ave. Unit 445, Tustin, CA, 92782
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Sheila M. Witt's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 13 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Steve | October 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Outstanding Employment Attorney
Even among the hundreds of experienced and talented attorneys I know, Sheila stands out as one of the best. A few months back I turned to Sheila for a very important legal matter I was facing, and needless to say, she delivered! It was striking how she was immediately able to triage the legal issue I...
Posted by K Meza | March 6, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly recommended
I am very satisfied with the legal support the was given to me, Sheila is always there to answer any questions in a very professional and a shortly matter of time, I highly recommend Sheila at any given time. indeed support is always there and the out come is always satisfying. Thank you Sheila onc...
Posted by E | September 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hard working dedicated & successful attorney
Sheila did a real nice job with an employment matter and was able to win the case against a large company. I am glad we were able to keep the company accountable & stand up to their egregious behaviors thanks to Sheila.
Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Smart, helpful, fair, and caring attorney
It’s a family curse. In my family, we desire to keep the peace at any cost and come up with all kinds of excuses for not standing up for our rights. The trend ended couple of months ago when I felt cheated and refused to turn the other cheek. I contacted Attorney Sheila M. Witt. I had heard abou...
Posted by Marco | September 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Go Getter!
Working with Ms, Witt was one of the greatest decisions i have ever made. She was very professional, understanding and more than willing to stick up for the little guy! My family and i owe you a debt of gratitude. Thank you!!!!!!
Sheila M. Witt's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Witt is a top-notch trial attorney. A zealous advocate for her clients and highly respected in the legal community."
Claribel Palacios Madueña
Employment and labor lawyer | May 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Sheila is an intelligent and personable advocate. I would refer clients to her in a heartbeat. I endorse this lawyer."
"Sheila is a dedicated and diligent attorney that cares about her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"Sheila is an excellent advocate for her clients. She is very knowledgeable and highly respected by her peers."
"Sheila is a fantastic attorney. I've known her since she was a law student, and I'm frequently amazed by her competence, commitment, and tenacity. I've referred clients to her and I've never been disappointed. She is an excellent artisan of the law, thoughtful scholar, and zealous advocate. You would be lucky to have her represent you."
"Sheila Witt is an exceptionally hard working and effective attorney. She has provided legal counsel and representation for my parents - who are small business owners - in the areas of copyright infringement and labor and employment law. In every case she handles, Sheila ensures that her clients are informed of their rights and never in the dark regarding their progress of their case. Sheila’s results-driven approach shows and speaks for itself. I recommend Sheila Witt."
"Sheila is a skilled and diligent attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"A great employment attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"Sheila is results-oriented and strategic litigator who I not only worked with for a number of years, but who also represented me in a matter against my Homeowners Association. Sheila was knowledgeable, prompt and fearless in her approach to the matter which ultimately resulted in a favorable outcome for me against the HOA. I would highly suggest Sheila for all matters related to litigation."
"Sheila is a hard working attorney who is a fantastic advocate. I endorse this lawyer!"
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"Sheila is a consummate professional. She is highly respected by her peers and does excellent work on behalf of her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Member of the Month - December 2014, IABA
2008
First Honors Award - International Contracts/Sales, Loyola Law School
2006
First Honors Award - Legal Research & Writing, Loyola Law School
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Employment Attorney, Witt Law Firm, PC
2010 - 2013
Associate Attorney, McDermott Will & Emery, LLP
2010 - 2010
House Counsel (Client Secondment from McDermott Will & Emery), Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)
Associations
2014 - Present
JLOCC (Junior League of Orange County, California)Member and TCC Silent Auction Co-Chair
2013 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Iranian American Bar AssociationMember / previously Student Member
American Bar Association
Member
2010 - 2013
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Marco Moreno adv. Orange Courier, Inc.
Judgement in Favor of Plaintiff-Respondent over double what was initially awarded by Labor Commissioner. Attorneys Fees granted.
Education
2013
California State University, Long Beach
Certificate
2009
Loyola Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
University of California - Los Angeles
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Persian
Farsi
Activity
Legal Answers