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Michael A. Gould

Attorney

Bio

With over 30 years of experience, Mr. Gould’s legal practice focuses entirely on representing employees. He handles cases that span all areas of employment and labor law including, but not limited to, wrongful termination, wages, overtime, meal and rest periods, Title VII discrimination, pregnancy discrimination, disability discrimination, harassment, and breach of contract. Mr. Gould also takes on class action lawsuits and cases under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) for wage and hour law violations and has tried more than 30 cases to verdict.

A 1986 graduate of the University of Manitoba, Mr. Gould obtained his J.D. from Western State University College of Law in 1990. He then passed the State Bar and obtained his license to practice law. He is a member of the California Employment Lawyers Association (CELA), and the State Bar of California. Mr. Gould is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).

If you have an employment or labor-related issue in California, Mr. Gould is the first lawyer you should call.

Awards

  • Super Lawyers 2013-2018
  • 30th Anniversary
  • America's Most Honored Professionals 2019
  • America's Most Honored Professionals 2018 - Top 5%
  • America's Most Honored Professionals 2017 - Top 5%
  • Top Attorneys In Orange County
  • Top Attorneys In Southern California
  • America's Most Honored Professionals 2016 - Top 5%
  • Top Attorneys In Orange County 2016
  • Top Attorneys In Southern California
  • America's Most Honored Professionals 2015 - Top 10%
  • 25th Anniversary
  • America's Most Honored Professionals 2014 - Top 10%
  • Top Attorneys In Southern California
  • Top Attorneys In Southern California
  • Top Attorneys In Orange County

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    We are veterans at handling employee rights cases and stay up to date on trends in wage and hour law. We have a history of success, whether through settlement or trial.