Atty. Todd Whates

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.

Tarzana Tarzana 25 Years Experience 25 year
Call (818) 646-7209

Profile Summary

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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 Practice

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

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.

Todd Whates is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Employment Law

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

Todd Whates is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Workers Compensation

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 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Todd Whates is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Todd Whates

Where is Todd Whates's law office located?
Todd Whates's law practice is located in Tarzana, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Todd Whates handle?
Todd Whates focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Todd Whates practiced law?
Todd Whates has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Todd Whates go to law school?
Todd Whates earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.S., 1997).
How can I contact Todd Whates for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
- 2000
B.S.
University of California
- 1997

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2001
Nevada
Admitted: 2021
Texas
Admitted: 2022

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