Atty. Richard S. Rosenberg

Atty. Richard S. Rosenberg

Richard began his career as a workplace lawyer in 1977 after obtaining degrees from Cornell University’s School of Industrial & Labor Relations and the Santa Clara University law school. Richard has spent his entire career assisting management defend and risk manage workplace related legal matters and proposed personnel transactions.

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Profile Summary

About Richard S. Rosenberg at a glance

Richard S. Rosenberg is a employment and litigation attorney based in Encino, California, practicing at Ballard, Rosenberg, Golper & Savitt LLP. Educated at Santa Clara University (J.D., 1977). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Encino, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Richard began his career as a workplace lawyer in 1977 after obtaining degrees from Cornell University’s School of Industrial & Labor Relations and the Santa Clara University law school
  • Richard has spent his entire career assisting management defend and risk manage workplace related legal matters and proposed personnel transactions
  • His experience in the trenches enables Richard to provide management with a clear-eyed assessment and strategic options
  • Richard’s style is one which motivates his clients and adversaries to work cooperatively to find creative solutions to the toughest workplace challenges
  • His reputation as a formidable opponent and labor law strategist who is both fair and trustworthy has resulted in peers naming him to the list of Southern California Super Lawyers every year since the inception of that honor and a listing in Best Lawyers in America since 2009
  • Recognized as one of the state’s leading experts of workplace law, Richard has lectured extensively for bar associations, trade organizations and management groups throughout the United States and has delivered his proprietary workplace law compliance training and dispute prevention seminars to thousands of lawyers, human resources professionals, business executives and management personnel
  • Richard has also published over 75 articles and legal commentaries in numerous trade publications and legal journals and is the creator and principal author of the firm’s widely read e-bulletin Compliance Matters

Practice Areas Explained

Richard S. Rosenberg's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard S. Rosenberg 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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Civil Litigation

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 Encino 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 Richard S. Rosenberg

Where is Richard S. Rosenberg's law office located?
Richard S. Rosenberg's law practice is located in Encino, California. The firm is Ballard, Rosenberg, Golper & Savitt LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard S. Rosenberg handle?
Richard S. Rosenberg focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
Where did Richard S. Rosenberg go to law school?
Richard S. Rosenberg earned their education at (J.D., 1977).
How can I contact Richard S. Rosenberg for a consultation?
You can contact Richard S. Rosenberg directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Richard S. Rosenberg received?
Richard S. Rosenberg's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Management.

Education

J.D.
Santa Clara University
- 1977

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
- 2026

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