Eric C. Schwettmann

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Eric C. Schwettmann: Attorney with Ballard Rosenberg Golper & Savitt LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Eric’s primary practice involves the defense of all types of employment-related lawsuits through inception, litigation, and trial. He also regularly provides counsel to employers regarding day-to-day personnel management decisions, complaint investigations, best policies and practices, and compliance with state and federal law. He is also highly versed in e-discovery related issues, having been a significant contributor in the drafting of the 2009 California Electronic Discovery Act.He was also significantly involved with the legislative process relating to the amendment of Code of Civil Procedure 2016.090 (Mandatory Early Disclosures).

Experience

Eric represents employers ranging from large, nationwide corporations to those with only a few employees. He focuses on matters involving the Fair Employment and Housing Act, whistleblower retaliation, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour violations, and all related claims for private employers and public entities before governmental agencies and in state and federal court.

Publications

•New State Law Requires Notice To Workers Before Mass Layoffs, Los Angeles Daily Journal (December 26, 2002)
•WARN Watch - Employers Laying Off Workers Must Follow Notice Requirements, Los Angeles Daily Journal (November 29, 2001)

Professional Activities & Recognition

Awards

•AV Rating (highest possible rating) from Martindale-Hubbell
•Named Los Angles Magazine Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star (2005-12) and Super Lawyer (2013-2020).
•Recipient of the Patrick A. Long President’s Award in recognition of exemplary service to the organization, Association of Southern California Defense Counsel, 2019.
•Nominated as one of “2008 ‘Forty Under 40’” award recipients by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal.

• Named Los Angles Magazine Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star (2005-12) and Super Lawyer (2013-2024)

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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Employment litigation
  • Employer advice and problem solving
  • Government agency investigations
  • Trade secret and unfair competition law
  • Wage and hour law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of California, Santa Barbara, B.A., Law and Society and Political Science, 1993; Southern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2005-11, and Super Lawyer; Nominated as one of 2008 'Forty Under 40' award recipients by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal
Law School Attended:
Southwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1996
Year of First Admission:
1997
Admission:
California; United States District Courts: Central District of California; Eastern District of California; Northern District of California; Southern District of California
Memberships:

Professional Associations

•Elected Board Member, Association of Southern California Defense Counsel (Labor and Employment Subcommittee Chair, Amicus Committee Member, CACI Committee Member)
•Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association Labor and Employment Section (Saturday Morning Education and Annual Retreat Committees)
•Member, Beverly Hills and American Associations (Labor and Employment Section, Entertainment Law Section)
•Member, Association of Business Trial Lawyers
•Member, Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
•Executive Committee Member, Provisors
•Speaker/Moderator, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Employment Litigation at LASC During COVID: A View From The Bench, November 7, 2020.
•Speaker, Employment Law CACI Jury Instructions, Association of Southern California Defense Counsel Annual Seminar, 2020 and webinar Calculating Exposure, Damages & PAGA Penalties for Mediation/Settlement in Wage and Hour Class Action, October 22, 2020
•Moderator, Employment Law breakout session, Association of Southern California Defense Counsel Annual Seminar, 2014 and Summary Judgment Presentation, 2019.
•Moderator, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Unpacking the Litigation Toolbox: The Nuts and Bolts of Employment Law, November 9, 2013.
•Speaker, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Everything You Wanted To Know About Retaliation But Were Afraid To Ask, January 28, 2012.
•Was one of the defense-side drafters of the amendments to the California Evidence Code and Code of Civil Procedure which became the 2009 California Electronic Discovery Act. Served as legal and technical advisor to the California Defense Counsel on e- discovery issues.

• Executive Committee Member and President-Elect (2023-2024) and President (2024-2025), Association of Southern California Defense Counsel (Labor and Employment Subcommittee Member, Amicus Committee Member, CACI Committee Member)

• Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association Labor and Employment Section (currently Annual Symposium Committee * Member, former Saturday Morning Education Committee and Annual Retreat Committee member)

Languages:
French (Conversational)
Birth Information:
Dallas, Texas, July 16, 1971
Reported Cases:
Case Results: Second Chaired Khoiny v. Dignity Health, BC 575230, to long cause defense verdict, 2019 (after 8-4 mistrial for defense, 2018) (named one of the Daily Journal's Top Defense Verdicts of the week); Second Chaired Dodd v. Haight Brown & Bonesteel, BC 413813 to verdict, 2010; Second Chaired Bujko v. Los Angeles Unified School District, EC 044839 to defense verdict, 2009; Second Chaired Jones v. Catholic Healthcare West/California Hospital Medical Center, BC 274 284, settled after opening statement, 2003; Second Chaired Chung v. KTE, arbitration defense award, 2003; and; Second Chaired Caster v. South Bay Free Clinic, BC 227129, settled mid-trial due to insurer bankruptcy, 2001.
ISLN:
913931033

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (24 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

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  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Staff Lawyer on 01/19/16 in Employment Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate/Assistant General Counsel on 01/19/16 in Employment Law

    Eric has a thorough understanding of employment law substance and procedure and a strong command of general courtroom practice and procedure. He is also an excellent brief writer and demonstrates an ability to recognize key issues, as well as nuance... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate/Assistant General Counsel on 01/19/16 in Employment Law

    Eric is an excellent lawyer and mentor. He throws his entire self into his practice and defends his clients with vigor. As a mentor, he was always eager to teach his lawyering skills. However, what Eric has really cannot be taught. His talent for... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 01/19/16 in Employment Law

    Eric is a highly knowledgeable, proactive advocate for clients. I have referred him into many situations, including highly contentious ones. He's effective and also reasonable in his billing practices. Eric works well with clients and other lawyer... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 01/18/16 in Employment Law

    I have referred many clients to Eric and have uniformly received positive feedback from those of my clients who retained Eric. He is ethical, bright, responsive, and an excellent labor lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate/Assistant General Counsel on 01/18/16 in Employment Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/17/16 in Employment Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a General Counsel on 01/17/16 in Employment Law

    Business minded, practical, fast, responsive, and very efficient.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/17/16 in Employment Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/16/16 in Employment Law

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