Atty. Greg Stephen Labate

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.

Costa Mesa Costa Mesa 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

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. Serands clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Greg Stephen Labate's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

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Employment Law

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

Greg Stephen Labate is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Class Action

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Wage & Hour Disputes

Greg Stephen Labate is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in California →

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 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 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 Greg Stephen Labate

Where is Greg Stephen Labate's law office located?
Greg Stephen Labate's law practice is located in Costa Mesa, California. The firm is Sheppard Mullin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Greg Stephen Labate handle?
Greg Stephen Labate focuses on wrongful termination, employment, business, class action, wage & hour. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Greg Stephen Labate practiced law?
Greg Stephen Labate has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Greg Stephen Labate go to law school?
Greg Stephen Labate earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Greg Stephen Labate for a consultation?
You can contact Greg Stephen Labate 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 Greg Stephen Labate received?
Greg Stephen Labate's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California, Los Angeles
- 1990
B.A.
Dartmouth College
- 1986

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1990

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