Atty. Keith A. Jacoby
Keith Jacoby represents employers in all types of employment litigation, acting as trial counsel and obtaining defense verdicts in both class action and single defendant cases. He has prosecuted and defended theft of trade secret claims in state and federal court and has extensive experience representing employers and insurers in welfare benefit matters governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Labor Law (Management) Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA
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About Keith A. Jacoby at a Glance
Keith A. Jacoby is a employment attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Littler. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California. Educated at Cornell University (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Keith A. Jacoby
Keith Jacoby represents employers in all types of employment litigation, acting as trial counsel and obtaining defense verdicts in both class action and single defendant cases. He has prosecuted and defended theft of trade secret claims in state and federal court and has extensive experience representing employers and insurers in welfare benefit matters governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Among his notable successes, Keith obtained defense verdicts in a whistleblower/fraud jury trial, a class action bench trial challenging the employment status of 1,000 independent contractors, and a fraud/ breach of contract jury trial. He also defended a major railway corporation in a disparate impact claim challenging a nationwide reduction-in-force.
In non-litigation settings, Keith regularly provides counseling and frequently lectures on sexual harassment avoidance and conducting legal internal investigations of employee misconduct. His clients include:
- Transportation conglomerates
- Hospitals
- Defense contractors
- Financial institutions
- Manufacturing companies
- Media companies
- Health care clients
Prior to joining the firm, he served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Stephen Reinhardt of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
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Keith A. Jacoby's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Keith A. Jacoby handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Employment Law in Los Angeles
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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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.
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Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Keith A. Jacoby
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 Keith A. Jacoby's practice in the field of employment.
Focused Employment Practice
Concentrating on employment means Keith A. Jacoby's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Keith A. Jacoby 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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