Atty. Heather Appleton

Atty. Heather Appleton

Author: "The First Amendment: Is the Freedom of Speech More Important Than the Protection of Human Life?" Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Journal, Volume 12, Issue 2, 1992.

El Segundo El Segundo 34 Years Experience 34 year
Call (424) 483-5166 Email

Profile Summary

About Heather Appleton at a glance

Heather Appleton is a Partner based in El Segundo, California, practicing at Appleton Law Group Apc. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, employment, and wage & hour. Admitted to practice in California (1992), U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern and Central Districts of California (1993), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1994), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2002). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 1992) and University of California at Davis (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Beverly Hills and Los Angeles County Bar Associations State Bar of California California Employment Lawyers Association. Serves clients in El Segundo, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Author

  • "The First Amendment: Is the Freedom of Speech More Important Than the Protection of Human Life?
  • Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Journal, Volume 12, Issue 2, 1992

Practice Areas Explained

Heather Appleton's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

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Workplace Discrimination

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Sexual Harassment

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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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Wage & Hour Disputes

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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 El Segundo 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.

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Common questions about Heather Appleton

Where is Heather Appleton's law office located?
Heather Appleton's law practice is located in El Segundo, California. The firm is Appleton Law Group Apc. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Heather Appleton handle?
Heather Appleton focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, employment, wage & hour. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Heather Appleton practiced law?
Heather Appleton has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Heather Appleton go to law school?
Heather Appleton earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1989).
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What awards or recognition has Heather Appleton received?
Heather Appleton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Loyola Law School
- 1992
B.A.
University of California at Davis
- 1989

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern and Central Districts of California
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2002

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