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Ellyn Lee Moscowitz
also known as Ellyn Moscowitz
About Ellyn
Biography
I am an experienced labor and employment law specialist, litigator, mediator and counselor more than 30 years experience. I represent employees in wage and hour class action cases as well as dicrimination cases. I also work with Employers in work place disputes, in all aspects of labor and employment matters: wage and hour, discrimination, wrongful termination, ERISA, prevailing wages, public works. I managed my own law firm for 7 years and am a class action litigator, appellate specialist, and mediator. I am also a former law school Professor and have authored two legal textbooks and four law review articles in the field of labor relations.
I have argued cases to the California Supreme Court and dozens of state and federal appellate courts. I am a court-appointed mediator on labor and employment law disputes and serve on several arbitration panels.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 350-475 per hour
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 38 years
State: California
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
O'Brien Law Firm, PC
755 Baywood Drive, #185, Petaluma, CA, 94954
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Posted by Phillip | February 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
Strong advocate
Ellyn represented me on a wrongful termination / discrimination lawsuit. She clearly knows the law in this area very well and was engaged in my case at all times. I also felt that she stood up to opposing counsel well and didn't cave in to their demands or tricks. Ellyn helped me settle my case for a...
Posted by Linda | February 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
HR Manager
Ellyn was very instrumental in advising us when we were reviewing & revising our employment offer letters, employee handbook and several policies. She was an excellent sounding board when advising us during this project.
Ellyn Lee Moscowitz's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ellyn has an encyclopedic knowledge of labor and employment law and the reality of the workplace. She has substantial experience in appellate work. I have been co-counsel with her in multiple appellate matters and have had the privilege of attending two of her excellent and successful oral arguments, one of them before the California Supreme Court."
"I endorse this lawyer. In the short time we have worked together, she has shown energy and tenacity in getting our clients what they deserve or taking the appropriate steps to further their matters in litigation--by filing suit, propounding discovery, and deposing the principals."
"Ellyn has a vast amount of experience and expertise with employment matters. I highly recommend her."
"Ellyn is a top notch attorney with vast experience in the employment and labor law areas. She is smart, practical and efficient and is great with people. I recommend Ellyn to clients and endorse her without hesitation."
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Experience
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Of Counsel, Smith Dollar PC
2018 - 2019
Senior Of Counsel, Meyers Nave
2017 - 2018
In House Corporate Counsel, Systems Information Solutions
2012 - 2013
Director of Advanced Moot Court, University Of San Francisco School Of Law
2004 - 2012
Principal, Law Offices of Ellyn Moscowitz
2004 - 2018
Of Counsel, Keller Grover, LLP
1997 - 2004
Shareholder, Van Bourg, Weinberg, Roger and Rosenfeld
1988 - 1992
Associate, Kazan McClain
1988 - 1995
Professor, University Of San Francisco School Of Law
Associations
2000 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaMember
1998 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of CaliforniaMember
1987 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1987 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Young v. Hilton Worldwide, Inc., No. 12-56189 (9th Cir. 2014)
Reverse and remand district court's dismissal of class action complaint as an abuse of discretion.
Kirby v. Immoos Fire Protection, 53 Cal. 4th 1244 (Cal. 2012)
Reverse the judgment of the Court of Appeal on claim for attorney fees.
Lazarin v. Superior Court, 188 Cal. App. 4th 1560 (Cal. Ct. App. 2010)
Let a peremptory writ of mandate issue directing respondent Los Angeles County Superior Court to vacate its order granting a motion for summary adjudication.
Meyer v. Irwin Industries, Inc., 723 F. Supp. 2d 1237 (C.D. Cal. 2010)
Plaintiff prevailed on Remand to State Court
Alameda Co, Joint App. & Training Cmte. v. Roadway Electrical Works Inc., 186 Cal. App. 4th 185 (Cal. Ct. App. 2010)
Reversed judgment of the Trial Court sustaining a demurrer without leave to amend.
Small v. Brinderson Constructors, Inc., et al., Real Parties in Interest.
Writ of mandate issued directing the superior court to vacate its order ruling Wage Order 16 invalid and to issue a new and different order.
City of Long Beach v. Department of Industrial Relations, 34 Cal. 4th 942 (Cal. 2004)
Reverse the judgment of the Court of Appeal on applying the prevailing wage law.
Sav-On Drug Stores, Inc. v. Superior Court, 34 Cal. 4th 319 (Cal. 2004)
Reverse the judgment of the Court of Appeal on whether certifying matter as a class action.
County of San Luis Obispo v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Order of the Board denying reconsideration is annulled. The matter is remanded with directions to grant reconsideration and deny Barnes' petition for penalty.
Cortez v. Purolator Air Filtration Process Co., 23 Cal.4th 163 (Cal. 2000)
Judgment of the Court of Appeal is affirmed and the matter is remanded for further proceedings
National Labor Relations Board v. Ironworkers Local 433, No. 98-70929 (9th Cir. 1999)
Grant the NLRB's application for a contempt adjudication and refer the matter to the court commissioner for further proceedings.
Costa v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd., 65 Cal. App. 4th 1177 (Cal. 1998)
Section 3210.5 and ADR plan held enforceable
Education
1987
Golden Gate University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
San Francisco State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2011
URCA Member Dinner
California's Unfair Competition Laws
Publications
1999
Hofstra Labor & Employment Law Journal
Salting the Mines: The Legal Political Implications of Paid Union Organizers on the Job
1997
1997
Orange County Lawyer Magazine
Lessons in the Courtroom
1995
1994
Bancroft- Whitney, California Paralegal Practice Series
Workers' Compensation
1993
Anderson Publishing Company
Legal Research and Writing for Paralegals
1992
Whittier Law Review
The Fair Responsibility Act of 1986: How Fair Is It?
1991
Sourcebook on Asbestos Diseases: Medical, Legal, and Engineering Aspects
The Role of the Plaintiff's Attorney in Asbestos Litigation: Chapter 1, Asbestos Abatement
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
California Wage Claim?
17 Mar 2019
Q&A
Can I get fired if I disclose my marriage with another manager ?
05 Mar 2019
Q&A
Can I be suspended for hearsay
05 Mar 2019