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.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving San Diego, CA
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About John D. Drdek at a Glance
John D. Drdek is a employment, business, and litigation attorney based in San Diego, California, practicing 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). Serves clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- 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
Practice Areas Explained
John D. Drdek's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John D. Drdek handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Diego.
Employment Law in San Diego
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in San Diego
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in San Diego
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Diego
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 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 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.
San Diego Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Diego-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 San Diego Choose John D. Drdek
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 John D. Drdek's practice in the field of employment, business, and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and litigation, John D. Drdek can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Diego
A San Diego-based practice means John D. Drdek attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues John D. Drdek Handles in San Diego
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