Atty. Eric A. Panitz
Eric A. Panitz stands apart from other attorneys with his strong record of winning tough employment law cases.
Class Actions & More Attorney · Serving Cerritos, CA · 20+ Years Experience
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About Eric A. Panitz at a Glance
Eric A. Panitz is a Founding Attorney based in Cerritos, California, practicing at Wrongful Termination Law Group. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, employment, and class action. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California (2006). Educated at Whittier Law School (J.D., 2005). Active member of State Bar of California Riverside County and American Bar Associations Orange County Trial Lawyers Association Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. Serves clients in Cerritos, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric A. Panitz
- Eric A. Panitz stands apart from other attorneys with his strong record of winning tough employment law cases
- His legal knowledge is strengthened by decades of experience as a Los Angeles employer and understanding of the technology and aviation fields
- Background Eric specializes in civil litigation, representing individuals in employment discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation cases, whistleblower and class action wage-and-hour cases
- Achievements Multiple seven-figure verdicts and settlements, up to $10 million Multiple class action certifications and settlements 10.0 Rating Super Lawyer Honoree, 2018-2025 Clients’ Choice Award, 2022 Commercial pilot and flight instructor, well-versed in legal matters involving aviation Qualifications California State Bar Association, 2006 United States District Court for the Central District of California, 2006 Whittier Law School, Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude, 2005 Affiliations: Consumer Attorneys of California, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Bar Association Practicing in numerous counties and courts throughout Southern California Publications California Employment Law: An Employee’s Guide, by Eric A. Panitz (2023) Edited portions of Internet Gaming Law, by I. Nelson Rose and Martin D. Owens (2005)
Practice Areas Explained
Eric A. Panitz's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric A. Panitz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Cerritos.
Wrongful Termination in Cerritos
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Workplace Discrimination in Cerritos
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Sexual Harassment in Cerritos
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Employment Law in Cerritos
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Eric A. Panitz is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Class Action in Cerritos
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Cerritos
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 Cerritos 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 venue, 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.
Cerritos Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Cerritos-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Cerritos Choose Eric A. Panitz
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Eric A. Panitz's practice in the field of wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, employment, and class action.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric A. Panitz brings 20+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful termination, discrimination, and sexual harassment, Eric A. Panitz can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Cerritos
A Cerritos-based practice means Eric A. Panitz attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Eric A. Panitz Handles in Cerritos
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