Atty. John D. Drdek
John D. Drdek is an associate in the Firm’s San Diego office and a member of both the Litigation and Labor & Employment Groups.
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John D. Drdek is an attorney based in San Diego, California, practforg at Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California. Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 2016) and University of Southern California (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John D. Drdek is an associate in the Firm’s San Diego office and a member of both the Litigation and Labor & Employment Groups
- His practice focuses on representing employers in complex litigation, including wage-and-hour class and representative actions, Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims, and multi-million dollar employment disputes
- John has successfully defended clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies across a range of industries
- John is experienced in all phases of litigation, including developing case strategy, managing high-volume e-discovery, taking and defending depositions, arguing dispositive motions, and preparing cases for trial
- John also advises employers on risk mitigation, compliance, and pre-litigation resolution of workplace disputes
- Before attending Stanford Law School, John earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts and worked in the entertainment industry as a writer and producer
- He also serves as a Commander in the U.S
- Navy Reserve, with a prior deployment to Afghanistan as part of Special Operations Joint Task Force
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in San Diego 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 substantiand 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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