Atty. Eric Kingsley

Atty. Eric Kingsley

Eric B. Kingsley is a Los Angeles employment lawyer and partner at Kingsley Szamet Employment Lawyers who has dedicated his career to representing employees in workplace disputes throughout California.

Encino Encino 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Eric Kingsley at a glance

Eric Kingsley is a Partner based in Encino, California, practicing at Kingsley Szamet Employment Lawyers. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, sexual harassment, family law, employment, and class action. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Eastern District (1996). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 1996) and University of California - Santa Barbara (B.A., 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of California Bar Association Consumer Attorneys of California Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles California Employment Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Encino, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Eric B. Kingsley is a Los Angeles employment lawyer and partner at Kingsley Szamet Employment Lawyers who has dedicated his career to representing employees in workplace disputes throughout California
  • For nearly three decades, he has fought for workers facing wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, whistleblower retaliation, unpaid wages, and other employment law violations
  • Mr. Kingsley is known for handling complex employment litigation on behalf of employees in both individual and class action matters
  • Over the course of his career, he has litigated more than 150 class actions in state and federal courts and has helped recover over $300 million for California workers
  • His practice includes wage and hour litigation, PAGA claims, wrongful termination cases, workplace harassment and discrimination matters, whistleblower claims, and other high-stakes employment disputes
  • In addition to trial and litigation work, Mr. Kingsley has authored appellate briefs in state and federal courts and has been involved in cases that have helped shape California employment law
  • He is recognized for his strategic approach, attention to detail, and commitment to holding employers accountable when workers’ rights are violated
  • Mr. Kingsley has been selected to Super Lawyers for 17 consecutive years and has received the Consumer Attorneys of California Presidential Award of Merit and the Best In Law Award
  • He also holds an AV Preeminent peer rating, reflecting the highest level of professional excellence and ethics
  • Beyond the courtroom, Mr. Kingsley regularly comments on workplace rights and employment law issues, helping employees better understand their legal protections and options
  • At Kingsley Szamet Employment Lawyers, Eric B. Kingsley continues to advocate for California workers with a focus on achieving meaningful results and protecting employee rights in the workplace

Practice Areas Explained

Eric Kingsley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Kingsley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Termination

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Sexual Harassment

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Family Law

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Class Action

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Encino 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Eric Kingsley

Where is Eric Kingsley's law office located?
Eric Kingsley's law practice is located in Encino, California. The firm is Kingsley Szamet Employment Lawyers. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eric Kingsley handle?
Eric Kingsley focuses on wrongful termination, sexual harassment, family law, employment, class action. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Eric Kingsley practiced law?
Eric Kingsley has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Eric Kingsley go to law school?
Eric Kingsley earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Eric Kingsley for a consultation?
You can contact Eric Kingsley directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Eric Kingsley received?
Eric Kingsley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Loyola Law School
- 1996
B.A.
University of California - Santa Barbara
- 1993

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Eastern District
Admitted: 1996

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