Atty. Brian A. Featherstun
Brian Featherstun is an associate in the Employment Law practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s San Francisco office. He is a trial lawyer, whose practice focuses on developing efficient, cost-effective, and jury-friendly strategies on matters ranging from routine business disputes to “bet the company” litigation in all aspects of complex litigation and employment matters.
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Brian A. Featherstun is a employment and litigation attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Paul Hastings LLP. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California. Educated at University of California Los Angeles (J.D., 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Brian Featherstun is an associate in the Employment Law practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s San Francisco office
- He is a trial lawyer, whose practice focuses on developing efficient, cost-effective, and jury-friendly strategies on matters ranging from routine business disputes to “bet the company” litigation in all aspects of complex litigation and employment matters
- As a veteran of numerous trial teams, Mr. Featherstun is frequently asked to step into a case on the eve of trial
- He handles first- and second-chair responsibility for trials, hearings, depositions, and administrative proceedings, and runs the day-to-day operations of all phases of litigation from pre-filing analyses through post-verdict enforcement and appeals
- He places an emphasis on evaluating each case from the jury’s perspective to realistically assess a case’s strengths and weaknesses, and has used that insight to help clients reach resolution at all stages of the litigation process
- Outside of the courtroom, Mr. Featherstun routinely advises employers on best practices to mitigate exposure or avoid litigation altogether
- He counsels clients on all aspects of employment law, including employee mobility, trade secret and restrictive covenants, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and wage and hour issues
- He prides himself on partnering with his clients to best understand their business needs and finding creative solutions to solve their most pressing problems
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian A. Featherstun handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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