Atty. John P. Zaimes
John focuses his practice on labor and employment matters, in particular defending companies in class action and representative action (PAGA) suits, including those claiming violations of California’s wage and hour laws, as well as the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. John also defends class actions under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and its state analogs, along with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
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John P. Zaimes is a Shareholder based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on employment, trade secrets, wage & hour, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California US Supreme Court U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California U.S. Distric (1980). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center J.D. (—) and Northwestern University M.A. University of California at Los Angeles B.A. cum laude (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, State Bar of California •Member, Labor & Employment Section. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John focuses his practice on labor and employment matters, in particular defending companies in class action and representative action (PAGA) suits, including those claiming violations of California’s wage and hour laws, as well as the federal Fair Labor Standards Act
- John also defends class actions under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and its state analogs, along with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act
- He works effectively with clients to develop tailored strategies with the goal of bringing class actions to an early resolution
- John’s experience and capabilities extend to a wide range of labor and employment-related issues, including wrongful termination, harassment and discrimination claims, as well as OSHA investigations and reductions in force
- He is often called on to conduct corporate internal investigations and handles matters involving covenants not to compete, employee solicitation, and the protection of trade secrets and confidential information
- Throughout his career, John has been lead counsel in numerous published precedents, including U.S
- Supreme Court opinions and state appellate court precedents and landmark decisions in consumer credit reporting and employment discrimination
- He has tried cases with statewide implications against the California State Labor Commissioner and has represented clients in a broad spectrum of industries, including manufacturing, food processing and distribution, airlines, credit reporting agencies, financial services, retail, life sciences, hospitality, and sales and service organizations
- Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
John P. Zaimes is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
John P. Zaimes is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in California →
John P. Zaimes is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in California →
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 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 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 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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