Atty. Eric J. Wu
Eric J. Wu focuses his practice on California business and labor & employment law matters.
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 16+ Years Experience
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About Eric J. Wu at a Glance
Eric J. Wu is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Leech Tishman Westwood. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, business, wage & hour, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit United States District Court for the (2010). Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 2008) and Princeton University (B.A., 2001). Active member of State Bar of California Los Angeles County Bar Association Orange County Bar Association Asian Pacific American Bar Association. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric J. Wu
- Eric J. Wu focuses his practice on California business and labor & employment law matters
- He has extensive experience providing advice and counsel to employers on all aspects of labor and employment law
- Eric also regularly advises companies on business and corporate transactional matters
- His clients include small to mid-market companies in the aerospace, entertainment, food production, manufacturing, medicine, retail, service, technology, and transportation industries
- Labor & Employment Law Eric provides clients with practical solutions to workplace problems, including recruitment and hiring, negotiating employment and severance agreements, personnel policies, employee compensation, discipline, and separation of employment
- He helps business owners navigate California’s complex employment laws to avoid unnecessary litigation
- Where legal matters do necessitate litigation, Eric possesses a successful track record of litigating claims for both public and private employers
- Eric has experience with a wide range of employment matters involving: Employment Law Advice & Counsel • Labor & Employment Litigation • Business Litigation • Corporate Transactional Law • Arbitration and Mediation • Collective Bargaining Agreements/Grievance Administration • Discrimination (Disability, Age, Race, Sex, Pregnancy, Religion, National Origin) • Employment Agreements • Employee Benefits • Employee Classification (Exempt, Non-Exempt, and Independent Contractors) • Employee Hiring, Retention, and Separation • Employee Handbooks/Policies & Procedures • Harassment • Human Resource Audits • Leaves of Absence • Retaliation • Wage and Hour Law • Workplace Investigations • Wrongful Termination Business and Corporate Law As a former co-founder and president of a small business, Eric possesses a unique insight into the needs and concerns of entrepreneurs and business owners
- Eric regularly advises company owners and boards of directors on a variety of corporate transactional matters, including business formation, operation, corporate governance, business transactions, and related contracts and agreements
Practice Areas Explained
Eric J. Wu's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric J. Wu handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Contracts in Los Angeles
Eric J. Wu is one of 76,101 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in California →
Employment Law in Los Angeles
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Eric J. Wu is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Business & Corporate Law in Los Angeles
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Eric J. Wu is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Wage & Hour Disputes in Los Angeles
Eric J. Wu is one of 4,887 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in Los Angeles
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles Choose Eric J. Wu
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 J. Wu's practice in the field of contracts, employment, business, wage & hour, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric J. Wu brings 16+ 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 contracts, employment, and business, Eric J. Wu can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Eric J. Wu 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 J. Wu Handles in Los Angeles
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Eric J. Wu has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Eric J. Wu directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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