Atty. John P. Zaimes

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.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About John P. Zaimes at a glance

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

Practice Areas Explained

John P. Zaimes's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Trade Secrets

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Wage & Hour Disputes

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Civil Litigation

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John P. Zaimes

Where is John P. Zaimes's law office located?
John P. Zaimes's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John P. Zaimes handle?
John P. Zaimes focuses on employment, trade secrets, wage & hour, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John P. Zaimes practiced law?
John P. Zaimes has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did John P. Zaimes go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has John P. Zaimes received?
John P. Zaimes's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Georgetown University Law Center J.D.
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Northwestern University M.A. University of California at Los Angeles B.A. cum laude
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California US Supreme Court U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California U.S. Distric
Admitted: 1980

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