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Ruben Escobedo III
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15 years | 250 cases
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Contingency
45%-50%
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Licensed in California for 14 years
State: California
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
WorkWorld Law Corp., APC
6907 El Camino Real, Suite A, Atascadero, CA, 93422
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Posted by Jessica | November 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Great!
Ruben is great at what he does. From the moment we had our first conversation, you can tell he was knowledgeable and willing to work out what was best for the client. He listened, was attentive, and explained the process from start to finish and made sure to keep information updated, even throughout ...
Posted by anonymous | July 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Legal issues behind me
Ruben was there for me and my family when we needed help quickly. Legal issues are scary and outcomes are unpredictable. Ruben thoroughly explained the details of my case and gave me options to choose from on how to proceed. He was available to answer questions as new issues developed and ultimately ...
Posted by Luisa Juarez | April 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
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Ruben Escobedo is a great lawyer as well as great human being. He helped me with a misclassified case. He helped me prove that my employer was in the wrong. To be a good lawyer you need to listen yo your clients, he does that he listens and he also does his researched. I gave him 5 stars because I co...
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Experience
Honors
2011
Legal Writing Award, National Order of Scribes
2011
Student Bar Association Work Ethic Award, Chapman University (Fowler) School of Law
2010
Highest Marks in Civil Procedure, Chapman University (Fowler) School of Law
2010
Highest Marks in Employment Law, Chapman University (Fowler) School of Law
2010
Highest Marks in Legal Ethics, Chapman University (Fowler) School of Law
2010
Top Competitors in Thomas Tang Moot Court Competitions, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
2009
Golden Quill Award, Rutan & Tucker, LLP
2009
William Stallworth Contract Law Award, Chapman University (Fowler) School of Law
2009
Highest Marks in Legal Research and Writing, Chapman University (Fowler) School of Law
2009
Highest Marks in Evidence Law, Chapman University (Fowler) School of Law
2009
Highest Marks in Contract Law, Chapman University (Fowler) School of Law
2008
President's List, California State University, Long Beach
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Owner, WorkWorld Law
2013 - 2020
Partner, Lynberg & Watkins
2010 - 2013
Associate Attorney, Private Practice
2009 - 2010
Law Clerk, Raytheon Co.
2007 - 2009
Law Clerk, City of Los Angeles
Associations
2018 - Present
San Luis Obispo County Bar Association
2018 - Present
Santa Barbara County Bar Association
2015 - Present
Northern Santa Barbara County Bar AssociationBoard Member
2011 - Present
National Order of ScribesMember
2008 - Present
Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor SocietyMember
2005 - Present
Phi Sigma Kappa FraternityAlumnus
2015 - 2019
Rotary ClubMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Paniagua v. Brilliant General Maintenance
$4,100,000 settlement obtained
Wiley v. Second Amendment Sports
$400,000 settlement award obtained
Anonymous v. Anonymous (Confidential settlement)
$155,000 settlement award obtained
Wilson v. Icon Bldg. Supplies Inc., San Diego County Sup Ct. - 2023 WL 8230071
Judgment after trial for plaintiff in the amount of $87,747.32
Anonymous v. Anonymous (Confidential settlement)
$585,000 settlement award obtained
Anonymous v. Anonymous (Confidential settlement)
$900,000 settlement award obtained
Anonymous v. Anonymous (Confidential settlement)
$475,000 settlement award obtained
Anonymous v. Anonymous (Confidential settlement)
$325,000 settlement award obtained
State ex rel. Hernandez v. Reiter Berry Farms, Inc.
$300,000 settlement award obtained
Hugo v. Capstone Fire Management, Inc.
Settlement of $225,000 obtained
Singh v. The Regents of the University of Cal.
Prevailed on appeal where I was appellate counsel
Bautista v. Vintage Viticulture
Settlement of $400,000 for nearly 200 farmworkers recovered
Alfaro v. Adam Bros. Farming
Settlement of $800,000 for nearly 2,000 farmworkers recovered
Butts v. Board of Trustees of Cal. State University
Prevailed at trial as lead counsel; affirmed on appeal
Education
2011
Chapman University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
California State University, Long Beach
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2007
Fullerton College
Associate of Science
Speaking Engagements
2026
WOSH Midwinter Meeting
Tips on Direct and Cross Examinations
2026
WOSH Midwinter Meeting
Drugs & Alcohol in the Workplace
2025
The Interactive Process: Balancing Restrictions with Return to Work
Employment Law
2025
Attorney Competence: Developing a Law Firm Mental-Health Wellness Plan
Competence
2024
Union and Employee Participation in the Work and Missions of OSHA and State Departments of Labor
Employment Law
2024
Empower Hour Workshop: Employment Law Update
Employment Law
2023
Remote Law Practice & Employment Law
Employment Law
2022
Top 10 Litigated OSHA Issues
OSHA
2021
Making Your Client Whole: When Work Comp and Employment Law Overlap
Employment Law
2019
Labor Law Update Seminar
Employment Law
2018
Mindfulness and Identifying Impairments to Attorney Competence
Mental Health
2018
Law and Motion: Dos and Don’ts for Paralegals
Litigation
2017
California Payroll Best Practices
Employment Law
2017
Anti-SLAPP Motions for Government Lawyers CLE Seminar
Litigation
Publications
2024
Daily Journal
AB 594: PAGA wage-and-hour update: Legislature responds to Viking River decision
2024
2023
Daily Journal
Verdicts & Settlements: Wilson v. ICON Building Supplies
2023
2023
California Attorneys For Criminal Justice Flash Circular
Unveiling the Impact: California Fair Chance Act Gains Momentum with a Landmark Trial Victory
2017
Daily Journal
Verdicts & Settlements: Butts v. Board of Trustees of the California State University
2011
Chapman Journal of Criminal Justice
Achieving the Goals of Sentencing Tax Evaders After United States v. Booker, Vol. 2 Chapman Journal of Criminal Justice 275 (2011)
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
A few parts to this question. Can my supervisor question me about my requesting a copy of my personnel records from the HR Dept?
12 Aug 2020
Q&A
What is the law in California regarding wage raises?
28 Jul 2020
Q&A
When my employer asks me to sign an arbitration agreement or I will be fired, is this legal?
19 Jul 2020