Atty. Jay A. Kaplan
Jay A. Kaplan is a lawyer practicing personal injury, injured railroad workers, injured unionized workers and 2 other areas of law.
Injured Railroad Workers & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 47+ Years Experience
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About Jay A. Kaplan at a Glance
Jay A. Kaplan is a Member based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Kaplan Law Corporation. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, and maritime. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1979). Educated at University of California (B.A., 1973) and Whittier College School of Law J.D. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jay A. Kaplan
- Jay A. Kaplan is a lawyer practicing personal injury, injured railroad workers, injured unionized workers and 2 other areas of law
- Jay received a B.A. degree from University of California in 1973, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Jay practices at Kaplan Law Corporation in Los Angeles, CA
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Jay A. Kaplan's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jay A. Kaplan handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Personal Injury in Los Angeles
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Jay A. Kaplan is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Employment Law in Los Angeles
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Jay A. Kaplan is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Maritime & Admiralty Law in Los Angeles
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Jay A. Kaplan is one of 11,459 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in California →
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 Jay A. Kaplan
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 Jay A. Kaplan's practice in the field of personal injury, employment, and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jay A. Kaplan brings 47+ 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 personal injury, employment, and maritime, Jay A. Kaplan 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 Jay A. Kaplan 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 Jay A. Kaplan Handles in Los Angeles
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