Atty. Rodney S. Diggs
Rodney S. Diggs is a practiced litigator with substantial experience trying cases to verdict in both federal and state courts.
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About Rodney S. Diggs at a glance
Rodney S. Diggs is a Director based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Ivie McNeill Wyatt Purcell & Diggs. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in California United States District Court for the Central District of California United States Distric (2010). Educated at Howard University School of Law J.D. (—) and University of California - Los Angeles B.A. (—). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Rodney S. Diggs is a practiced litigator with substantial experience trying cases to verdict in both federal and state courts
- Rodney is Co-Chair of the Labor & Employment practice group, which focuses on harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour issues on behalf of private clients and public entities
- He also handles civil rights litigation
- Rodney became a Partner at Ivie, McNeill & Wyatt in 2016
- In 2019, Rodney became a named partner when the firm changed its name to Ivie McNeill Wyatt Purcell & Diggs
- Prior to joining the firm in 2011, Rodney clerked for the Honorable Patti Jo McKay, Presiding Judge for the Appellate Division for the Los Angeles Superior Court
- In 2019, Rodney was named Top 100 Lawyers in California by the Daily Journal
- Rodney has also been named Rising Star by Super Lawyers from 2014-2020
- In addition to his corporate practice, Mr. Diggs has had notable successes with assisting individuals in need of representation
- Mr. Digg’s significant achievements include obtaining a $9.1 million verdict in a wrongful death case against the City of Long Beach
- This was the largest verdict in history against the City of Long Beach and the second largest verdict in a wrongful death case in the Central District of California
- Rodney has obtained over $40 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients
- Rodney was also lead counsel in Reginald Mitchell v
- California Department of Public Health, which resulted in a published California Court of Appeal decision
- At Howard University School of Law, Rodney was Vice President of the Student Bar Association, Chief Justice of Sigma Delta Tau Legal Fraternity and Senior Staff Editor of the Human Rights and Globalization Law Review
- During his undergraduate career at UCLA, Rodney was a member of the track and field team
- He achieved All-Pac 10 and All-American status in the 400 meter race and 4×400 meter relay
Practice Areas Explained
Rodney S. Diggs's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rodney S. Diggs handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Rodney S. Diggs is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Rodney S. Diggs is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Rodney S. Diggs is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in California →
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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