Atty. Laurel N. Haag

Atty. Laurel N. Haag

Ms. Haag, co-founder of Buchsbaum & Haag, is an experienced litigator whose practice is exclusively devoted to representing employees in all areas of employment law matters.

Long Beach Long Beach 26 yrs experience 26 year
Call (562) 625-0016 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Laurel N. Haag at a glance

Laurel N. Haag is a Partner based in Long Beach, California, practicing at Law Offices of Buchsbaum & Haag, LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, sexual harassment, personal injury, family law, and employment. Admitted to practice in California (2000). Educated at University of California School of Law, Los Angeles (J.D., 2000) and University of California, San Diego (B.A. Urban, 1997). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Long Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Haag, co-founder of Buchsbaum & Haag, is an experienced litigator whose practice is exclusively devoted to representing employees in all areas of employment law matters
  • She routinely handles employment lawsuits involving claims of wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, including misclassification, unpaid overtime and meal/rest period violations, PAGA, class actions and whistle-blowing matters
  • Ms. Haag has obtained millions of dollars in trial verdicts and settlements on behalf of her clients
  • Ms. Haag has been recognized by her peers as a Southern California Super Lawyer in the area of employment law since 2014, a distinction only 5% of Southern California Attorneys are awarded
  • Prior to that time, she was honored as a Rising Star from 2010 to 2013, a distinction given to only 2.5% of Southern California lawyers who are either under 40 years of age or have been in practice for less than 10 years
  • Ms. Haag has also been selected as a Top Women’s Lawyer of Southern California since 2015
  • Ms. Haag is admitted to practice law in California, the United States District Court for the Central, Eastern and Southern District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • She is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Employment Law Section and California Employment Lawyers Association
  • She has taught a variety of employment courses through Lorman Education
  • Prior to starting Buchsbaum & Haag, she was a partner at the law firm of Carlin & Buchsbaum, where her practice was focused solely on employment law on behalf of employees
  • Before then, she worked at a large firm on the management side
  • This experience provided an unique perspective and insight to both sides – the employee and the employer, which is an advantage when litigating these employment matters
  • Ms. Haag received her law degree from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2000
  • During her time at UCLA, she taught an undergraduate course on Sexual Harassment
  • Ms. Haag received her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles where she graduated summa cum laude in 1997

Practice Areas Explained

Laurel N. Haag's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Laurel N. Haag handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Termination

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Sexual Harassment

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Family Law

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Employment Law

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

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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 Long Beach 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 Laurel N. Haag

Where is Laurel N. Haag's law office located?
Laurel N. Haag's law practice is located in Long Beach, California. The firm is Law Offices of Buchsbaum & Haag, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Laurel N. Haag handle?
Laurel N. Haag focuses on wrongful termination, sexual harassment, personal injury, family law, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Laurel N. Haag practiced law?
Laurel N. Haag has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Laurel N. Haag go to law school?
Laurel N. Haag earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A. Urban, 1997).
How can I contact Laurel N. Haag for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Laurel N. Haag received?
Laurel N. Haag's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of California School of Law, Los Angeles
- 2000
B.A. Urban
University of California, San Diego
- 1997

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2000

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