SUMMARY
More than 25 years of diversified legal experience including all areas of litigation, trial, appellate practice and mediation. Specialization in employment litigation (public and private sector), non-profit corporate creation and maintenance.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Law Offices of John D. Weiss, Encino, California 1981-Present
Principal, 1981-Present
Actively engaged in all phases of prosecution and litigation of employment matters in state and federal courts and agencies; have acted as legal counsel to individuals, partnerships and corporations on labor and employment-related issues; creation and compliance monitoring of 501(c)(3) status for six non-profit corporations; service as a settlement officer, mediator and seminar panelist.
Affiliations: National Employment Lawyers Association
Charter member of a national organization representing the interests of employees in all stages of the workplace relationship. Selected by leadership to incorporate and secure tax exempt status for Workplace Fairness formerly know as the National Employment Rights Institute (NERI). Acted as Chief Financial Officer of NERI and provided legal oversight. Currently serving as Affiliate Coordinator between NELA and its Los Angeles chapter.
- California Bar Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
- San Fernando Valley Bar Association
- Los Angeles Superior Court Mediation Panel
- United States District Court Volunteer Settlement Officer
Professional Experience
- Contributor: Age Discrimination Litigation (2002) James Publishing, Inc.
- Editorial Advisory Board Member: Employment Evidence (2003) James Publishing, Inc.
Admitted to Practice:
State of California |
1981 |
State of Illinois |
1982 |
U.S. District Court-California-Central District |
1982 |
U.S. Court of Appeals-Federal Circuit |
1986 |
U.S. Court of Appeals-Ninth Circuit |
1989 |
U.S. Supreme Court |
1995 |
EDUCATION
Juris Doctor, Pepperdine University |
1981 |
Bachelor of Arts, with Honors
Clark University, Worcester, MA
Major: Philosophy |
1977 |
PERSONAL
When he is not litigating, he enjoys photography, baking, swimming and cycling. He has and continues to be actively involved with his synagogue and also
served
as a Director on its Board. He is a Committee Member. In addition, he acts as a volunteer admissions officer for his Alma matter, Clark University, interviewing students for admission and eligibility for scholarships and awards.
Mr. Weiss has conducted investigations in Los Angeles and Alameda Counties. He has litigated in Orange, San Diego, San Bernardino, Riverside, Inyo, Kern, Ventura, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties. Within Los Angeles County, this includes Encino, Van Nuys, Pasadena, Century City, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, downtown and South Los Angeles and the beach cities.
Behind this website stands a lawyer ready, willing and able to assist you. Mr. Weiss looks forward to your contact and working to address the issues and concerns which have brought you here.
