With more than 37 years of legal experience, Steven M. Rubin
has devoted his career to advocating for the rights of individuals in the
workplace. A distinguished attorney, he graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Brown University
and earned his law degree from USC Law Center in 1979, becoming a member of the
State Bar of California.
Over the course of decades,
Steven has vigorously represented his employee clients in all
areas of employment law. Clearly, his true passion lies in defending the rights of
employees. As a result, he founded his own employment law practice in Los
Angeles in 1995, exclusively dedicated to
representing employees facing challenging situations.
Throughout his career, Steven has successfully litigated hundreds of cases on behalf of employees in both state
and federal courts across California. He has been involved in groundbreaking
cases, including bringing a leading workplace wage and hour case before the
California Supreme Court.
Steven's areas of expertise encompass a wide range of
employment issues, such as wrongful termination, disability and cancer
discrimination, gender and pregnancy discrimination, sexual harassment,
whistleblower retaliation, and wage-hour disputes. He has a remarkable track
record of securing substantial cash settlements for his clients, often reaching
agreements through skillful negotiation early in the process, sparing them the
protracted stress of trial and appellate litigation.
One of Steven's notable strengths is his adept handling of
arbitrations under various providers, such as AAA, ADR, and Jams. He is also
well-versed in mediation and innovative approaches to alternate dispute
resolution. His unique ability to bring employers to the table for early
negotiations has proven highly effective in resolving workplace disputes
efficiently and confidentially.
Steven's firm proudly represents a diverse clientele, from
corporate executives and highly paid professionals to individuals working in a
myriad of occupations. What unites them is that they have suffered from
whistleblower retaliation, sexual harassment, FMLA/disability discrimination,
and other workplace wrongs and biases.
Among his specializations, Steven is recognized for his
expertise in wage and hour cases, particularly those involving
"misclassification" claims, where large groups of employees seek
unpaid overtime and missed breaks. Additionally, he is a strong advocate for
individuals facing disability discrimination issues, often focusing on cases
involving failure to accommodate.
An ethical and compassionate attorney, Steven goes the extra
mile for his clients, enlisting the services of expert economists and forensic
psychologists to support their claims. Whenever possible, he secures statements
from credible third-party witnesses to strengthen liability claims before
litigation begins, ensuring favorable outcomes.
Beyond his legal practice, Steven is an active member of
esteemed professional associations, including the California Employment
Lawyer's Association, the National Employment Law Association, the Consumer
Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, and the Los Angeles County Bar.
In his personal life, Steven is a dedicated husband and
father of two. While he is passionate about the law, he also enjoys balancing
his life with skiing adventures, leaving the law books behind from time to
time.
Steven M. Rubin has earned a reputation as a tenacious and
skilled advocate for employee rights. His unwavering commitment to his clients,
strategic approach, and ethical standards distinguish him as a leading figure
in employment law. Offering contingency fee representation, he continues to
fight tirelessly for the rights of individuals in the workplace.