Atty. Todd Whates
Todd Whates is a lawyer practicing administrative and public, litigation: personal injury, labor-employment and 1 other area of law. Todd received a B.S. degree from University of California in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years.
Administrative And Public & More Attorney · Serving Tarzana, CA · 25+ Years Experience
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About Todd Whates at a Glance
Todd Whates is a personal injury, employment, workers comp, and government attorney based in Tarzana, California. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in California (2001), Nevada (2021), and Texas (2022). Educated at Thomas Jefferson School of Law (J.D., 2000) and University of California (B.S., 1997). Serves clients in Tarzana, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Todd Whates
- Todd Whates is a lawyer practicing administrative and public, litigation: personal injury, labor-employment and 1 other area of law
- Todd received a B.S. degree from University of California in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
- Todd practices in Tarzana, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Todd Whates's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Todd Whates handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tarzana.
Personal Injury in Tarzana
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.
Todd Whates is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Employment Law in Tarzana
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Todd Whates is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Workers Compensation in Tarzana
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Todd Whates is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →
Government & Administrative Law in Tarzana
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Todd Whates is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Tarzana
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 Tarzana 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.
Tarzana Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Tarzana-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Tarzana Choose Todd Whates
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 Todd Whates's practice in the field of personal injury, employment, workers comp, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Todd Whates brings 25+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, Nevada, and Texas, Todd Whates can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, employment, and workers comp, Todd Whates can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Tarzana
A Tarzana-based practice means Todd Whates 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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Common Legal Issues Todd Whates Handles in Tarzana
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Todd Whates has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Todd Whates directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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