Atty. Susanne M. Bendavid

Atty. Susanne M. Bendavid

Ms. Bendavid is the Chair of Lewitt Hackman's Employment Practice Group and is a Shareholder at our Firm.

Encino Encino 36 yrs experience 36 year
Call (747) 250-8335 Email Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Susanne M. Bendavid at a glance

Susanne M. Bendavid is a Chair, Employment Law Practice Group based in Encino, California, practicing at Lewitt Hackman. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on employment and litigation. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1990). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 1990) and California State University, Northridge (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of California San Fernando Valley Bar Association. Serands clients in Encino, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Bendavid is the Chair of Lewitt Hackman's Employment Practice Group and is a Shareholder at our Firm
  • She represents employers in all employment law matters from claims prevention and management training, to class action litigation
  • Ms. Bendavid is skilled in pre-trial depositions, discovery and motion practice, which allows her to gain early withdrawals of claims by our clients' former employees, as well as dismissals and favorable rulings from various state and federal labor departments or agencies

Practice Areas Explained

Susanne M. Bendavid's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Susanne M. Bendavid 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

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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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Where is Susanne M. Bendavid's law office located?
Susanne M. Bendavid's law practice is located in Encino, California. The firm is Lewitt Hackman. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Susanne M. Bendavid handle?
Susanne M. Bendavid focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Susanne M. Bendavid practiced law?
Susanne M. Bendavid has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Susanne M. Bendavid go to law school?
Susanne M. Bendavid earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
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What awards or recognition has Susanne M. Bendavid received?
Susanne M. Bendavid's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Loyola Law School
- 1990
B.A.
California State University, Northridge
- 1987

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1990

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