Eric Kingsley

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Eric Kingsley: Attorney with Kingsley Szamet Employment Lawyers
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Eric B. Kingsley is a Los Angeles employment lawyer and partner at Kingsley Szamet Employment Lawyers who has dedicated his career to representing employees in workplace disputes throughout California. For nearly three decades, he has fought for workers facing wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, whistleblower retaliation, unpaid wages, and other employment law violations.

Mr. Kingsley is known for handling complex employment litigation on behalf of employees in both individual and class action matters. Over the course of his career, he has litigated more than 150 class actions in state and federal courts and has helped recover over $300 million for California workers. His practice includes wage and hour litigation, PAGA claims, wrongful termination cases, workplace harassment and discrimination matters, whistleblower claims, and other high-stakes employment disputes.

In addition to trial and litigation work, Mr. Kingsley has authored appellate briefs in state and federal courts and has been involved in cases that have helped shape California employment law. He is recognized for his strategic approach, attention to detail, and commitment to holding employers accountable when workers’ rights are violated.

Mr. Kingsley has been selected to Super Lawyers for 17 consecutive years and has received the Consumer Attorneys of California Presidential Award of Merit and the Best In Law Award. He also holds an AV Preeminent peer rating, reflecting the highest level of professional excellence and ethics.

Beyond the courtroom, Mr. Kingsley regularly comments on workplace rights and employment law issues, helping employees better understand their legal protections and options.

At Kingsley Szamet Employment Lawyers, Eric B. Kingsley continues to advocate for California workers with a focus on achieving meaningful results and protecting employee rights in the workplace.

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Areas of Practice (12)

  • Employment Lawyer
  • Class Actions
  • Discrimination
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • Wrongful Termination
  • Reimbursement
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Hostile Work Environment
  • Wage & Hour
  • Workplace Retaliation
  • Whistleblower Protection
  • Employee Rights

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of California - Santa Barbara, B.A., 1993
Law School Attended:
Loyola Law School, J.D., 1996
Year of First Admission:
1996
Admission:
1996, California; U.S. District Court, Central District of California; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California; U.S. District Court, Southern District of California; U.S. District Court, Northern District of California; U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Memberships:
California Bar Association; Consumer Attorneys of California; Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles; California Employment Lawyers Association.
Languages:
Spanish and English
Birth Information:
1971
ISLN:
913908868

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Peer Reviews

4.4/5.0 (26 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.4/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.5/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.4/5.0

  • Communication

    4.3/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.5/5.0
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818-855-7495  Phone

www.kingsleykingsley.com

www.kingsleykingsley.com/eric-kingsley

www.justiciaparaempleados.com

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