Atty. Greg Stephen Labate
Greg Stephen Labate is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, labor and employment counseling, employee hiring/discipline/termination and 15 other areas of law. Greg received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years.
Employee Hiring/Discipline/Termination & More Attorney · Serving Costa Mesa, CA · 36+ Years Experience
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About Greg Stephen Labate at a Glance
Greg Stephen Labate is a Partner based in Costa Mesa, California, practicing at Sheppard Mullin. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, employment, business, class action, and wage & hour. Admitted to practice in California (1990). Educated at University of California, Los Angeles (J.D., 1990) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships •Labor Law Section, Orange County Bar Association. Serves clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Greg Stephen Labate
- Greg Stephen Labate is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, labor and employment counseling, employee hiring/discipline/termination and 15 other areas of law
- Greg received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Greg practices at Sheppard Mullin in Costa Mesa, CA
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Greg Stephen Labate's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Greg Stephen Labate handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Costa Mesa.
Wrongful Termination in Costa Mesa
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Employment Law in Costa Mesa
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Greg Stephen Labate is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Business & Corporate Law in Costa Mesa
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Class Action in Costa Mesa
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Wage & Hour Disputes in Costa Mesa
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Costa Mesa
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 Costa Mesa 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.
Costa Mesa Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Costa Mesa-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 Costa Mesa Choose Greg Stephen Labate
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 Greg Stephen Labate's practice in the field of wrongful termination, employment, business, class action, and wage & hour.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Greg Stephen Labate brings 36+ 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, employment, and business, Greg Stephen Labate can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Costa Mesa
A Costa Mesa-based practice means Greg Stephen Labate attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Greg Stephen Labate Handles in Costa Mesa
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