Business Details
30 Years
experience
Los Angeles Employment Law Attorneys Protecting Employee Rights
Rager & Yoon Employment Lawyers Employment Lawyers is a premier legal practice dedicated to protecting the rights of employees in California. With over 25 years of combined experience, our team specializes in employment law, including wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, and whistleblower cases. We have secured hundreds of millions in verdicts and settlements, transforming the lives of thousands through aggressive, client-focused representation.Our attorneys, recognized as Super Lawyers and top labor law experts, leverage deep expertise in state and federal employment laws to hold employers accountable. We prioritize personalized legal strategies, ensuring each client receives tailored counsel from consultation through trial. Our track record includes landmark victories against major corporations, demonstrating our commitment to justice and accountability in the workplace.
Services
Wrongful Termination
Workplace Discrimination
Sexual Harassment
Whistleblower Protection
Overtime Violations
Hostile Work Environment
Employment Law
Retaliation Claims
Disability Discrimination
Age Discrimination
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of combined experience in employment law
- Secured $100M+ in client settlements and verdicts
- Recognized as Top 100 Super Lawyers in Southern California
- Aggressive representation in complex employment litigation
- Proven success against major corporations like Kaiser Permanente
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers
- Daily Journal Top Labor Lawyers
- American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
What people say
Transformed thousands of lives
Highly recommend
Amazing lawyers
Dedicated support
Excellent attorney
Services
Wrongful Termination
Our attorneys specialize in representing employees wrongfully terminated due to discrimination, retaliation, or legal violations. With decades of experience, we've secured multimillion-dollar verdicts against major employers. Our approach combines aggressive litigation with personalized strategies to ensure clients receive compensation for lost wages, emotional distress, and punitive damages when applicable.
Sexual Harassment
We represent victims of sexual harassment in both physical and verbal forms, including hostile work environment claims. Our team understands the psychological impact of these cases and works to hold employers accountable for failing to prevent harassment. We've successfully litigated cases involving executives, healthcare professionals, and entertainment industry employees.
Whistleblower Protection
Our firm protects employees who report illegal business practices, including financial fraud and patient safety violations. We've recovered millions for clients facing retaliation after exposing corporate misconduct. Our attorneys navigate complex whistleblower statutes to ensure clients receive full legal protections and financial compensation.
Workplace Discrimination
We handle discrimination cases based on race, gender, age, disability, and other protected categories. With extensive experience in EEOC and FEHA claims, we've secured landmark verdicts for professionals across industries. Our representation includes both individual and class-action lawsuits against major corporations.
Employment Litigation
Our trial-tested attorneys handle complex employment disputes including contract breaches, wage violations, and executive termination cases. We've successfully represented physicians, executives, and corporate employees in state and federal courts. Our litigation strategy focuses on maximizing client recovery through both settlements and jury verdicts.
People
Jeffrey Rager
Founding Partner
With 28 years of experience, Jeffrey Rager has secured over $100 million in verdicts for employment law clients. A Super Lawyer since 2012 and ABOTA member, he specializes in complex employment litigation against major corporations. His notable cases include an $11.4 million verdict against Kaiser Permanente.
James Yoon
Partner
As partner, James Yoon brings extensive experience in employment discrimination and whistleblower cases. Collaborating with Rager for six years, he contributes to the firm's success in high-stakes employment litigation across California. His practice focuses on protecting executive-level employees.
Julieta Hernandez
Attorney
Julieta Hernandez specializes in employment law litigation, focusing on workplace discrimination and harassment cases. With a background in complex employment disputes, she provides dedicated representation to clients seeking justice for unlawful workplace practices.
Questions
What types of employment law cases do you handle?
We handle all aspects of employment law including wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, whistleblower protection, and wage violations across California.
How much does an employment lawyer consultation cost?
We offer free initial consultations to evaluate your case and discuss potential legal strategies without any upfront cost.
What makes your firm different from other employment lawyers?
Our proven trial record, recognition as top employment lawyers, and personalized approach set us apart in handling complex employment litigation.
How long do employment law cases typically take?
Case duration varies by complexity, but we prioritize efficient resolution while preparing for trial when necessary to maximize client outcomes.
Can I afford legal representation for an employment case?
We work on contingency fee arrangements in most cases, meaning we only collect fees if we win your case.
