Labor & Employment: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 4
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Notable firm with broad experience in employment litigation. Frequently acts in wage and hour class actions and discrimination allegations. Contentious expertise complemented by strong advisory practice and experience in employment law issues arising from corporate transactions. Client roster spans a range of sectors including healthcare, finance and technology.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper successfully represented Las Vegas Sands in a suit brought by former pilots, alleging misclassification of exemptions from federal overtime laws.
Strengths
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"DLA Piper do excellent work. They are very responsive and make you feel as if you are their most important client."
"Every team member does excellent work, with all areas of specialties available."
"I am very impressed with their knowledge on wage and hour matters."
"DLA Piper do excellent work. They are very responsive and make you feel as if you are their most important client."
"Every team member does excellent work, with all areas of specialties available."
"I am very impressed with their knowledge on wage and hour matters."
Notable Practitioners
Mary Dollarhide is experienced in handling wage and hour class actions as part of her impressive labor and employment practice.
"She is very fierce in her defense of her clients."
"She is a personable attorney who really wants to know and understand her clients' needs and what they want to accomplish."
Julie Dunne is a partner based in DLA Piper LLP's San Diego office. She has vast experience in wage and hour class action work, as well as PAGA matters.
"Julie is very professional, easygoing and incredibly knowledgeable. She is my go-to on wage and hour matters."
"Julie is one of the best for wage and hour work."
Troy Valdez frequently acts on a range of employment law matters, including wage and hour class actions.
"He can see all shades of gray, distilling things down to practical advice. He looks at the impact on all parties and puts people first while remaining business-oriented."
"He is wonderful, an amazing litigator and a good leader."
"Troy is our go-to choice for employment advice and litigation. He is trusted by both our legal team and the wider business."
Ranked Lawyers at
DLA Piper LLP (US)
California