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CALIFORNIA EMPLOYMENT & WORKERS' COMP LAWYERS

We only represent Employees.

ONE TEAM  ·  SEVEN CALIFORNIA OFFICES  ·  SINCE 2011  ·  SE HABLA ESPAÑOL
RESPONSE WITHIN 24 HOURS Free case consultation Don't lose benefits to delay.
RECOGNIZED BY
AvvoConsumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles — Attorney MemberEthical Lawyers of America — MemberLead Counsel RatedThe National Trial Lawyers — Top 100People Love Us on YelpAvvo Clients’ Choice 2015 — EmploymentSuper Lawyers Rising Stars — Jonathan P. LaCourRated by Super Lawyers 2020
SETTLEMENTS, VERDICTS & AWARDS

Results matter.

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JURY VERDICT · 2025
$2,000,000
Employment trial · San Bernardino County Superior Court
$5,300,000
Settlement · Products liability
$2,650,000
Settlement · Whistleblower retaliation & wrongful termination
$2,187,500
Settlement · Workplace injury & wrongful termination
$1,950,000
Settlement · Pregnancy discrimination & wrongful termination
$1,800,000
Settlement · Wage & hour class action
$1,800,000
Settlement · Pregnancy discrimination
$1,750,000
Settlement · Sexual harassment & wrongful termination
$1,200,000
Settlement · Wage & hour class & PAGA action
$1,200,000
Settlement · Disability discrimination & wrongful termination
$1,150,000
Settlement · Pregnancy discrimination
$1,100,000
Arbitration award · Associational disability discrimination
$1,075,000
Settlement · Workplace injury

Results depend on the facts of each case. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Jonathan P. LaCour, Lisa Noveck and Rony Barsoum in conversation outside the office
WHO WE ARE

Laser-focused on employee justice.

We fight for California workers who have been wrongfully terminated, discriminated against, harassed, retaliated against, underpaid, or injured on the job. We're not a general practice — employee justice is all we do.

Our clients come from every background: people facing discrimination based on race, gender, religion, disability or sexual orientation; retaliation for speaking up; wage theft; sexual harassment; or a serious workplace injury. When your livelihood is threatened, it's overwhelming. We're here to help you take back your power.

Our job is simple: fight for your case and restore your dignity — with compassion, urgency and strategy, and with support at every step.

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SINCE 2011

Your employer has lawyers. Now, so do you.

We have the experience, firepower and resources to take on the biggest employers and the most complex cases — through mediation, arbitration or trial. Since 2011, thousands of California workers have trusted us to fight for the compensation they deserve.

No attorney's fee unless we recover for you. No attorney’s fee and no case costs unless we recover money for you. If we do, our fee is a percentage of the recovery, and the case costs we advanced are repaid from your share — all set out in your written fee agreement.
HOW IT WORKS

Three steps to your side of the table.

I

Free, no-obligation consultation

We review your situation and give you a real analysis of the legal merits of your claim. If we can't help, we'll tell you up front — and help you find someone who can.

II

Retaining Employees First Labor Law

If we take your case, we send you a retainer agreement. Once it's signed, we're your law firm. No attorney–client relationship exists before then.

III

We go to work — on contingency

Experts, case managers and outside services, with no up-front cost to you. No attorney's fee unless we recover for you.

Jonathan P. LaCour at the EFLL logo wall
OUR ATTORNEYS

Fighters for the working class.

We don't split our loyalty between workers and corporations. We represent employees only — because we believe in justice, accountability and standing up to abuse, no matter how big the employer.

Founded by a former corporate lawyer who left the boardroom to fight for real people, EFLL knows how companies operate — and how they try to get away with wage theft, retaliation, discrimination and unsafe working conditions. From wrongful termination and whistleblower retaliation to serious workplace injuries, we take on every case with intensity, precision and purpose.

If your employer thought they could get away with it, they haven't met us.

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Lisa Noveck
PARTNER · EMPLOYMENT LAW Lisa Noveck Read bio →
Jonathan P. LaCour
CEO · SENIOR TRIAL COUNSEL Jonathan P. LaCour Read bio →
Rony Barsoum
PARTNER · WORKERS' COMPENSATION Rony Barsoum Read bio →
PRACTICE AREAS

What we fight for.

Employment law and workers' compensation under one roof — one strategy for everything that happened to you at work.

01Employment Law 02Workers' Compensation 03Wage & Hour Violations 04Workplace Discrimination 05Wrongful Termination 06Disability Discrimination 07Sexual Harassment 08Pregnancy Discrimination 09Mediation & Arbitration 10Retaliation Claims 11Reasonable Accommodations 12FMLA & CFRA Leave Rights
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT

Protecting your future under ERISA.

Retirement plans, disability coverage, pensions and employer health plans are supposed to provide security. We represent workers in ERISA disputes — from denied disability claims to pension and fiduciary disputes — to protect the benefits federal law guarantees.

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YOUR LABOR LAW & EMPLOYMENT CASE

You'll understand every move we make.

If you've been wrongfully terminated, discriminated against, harassed or injured at work, you're probably confused and looking for guidance. That's where we come in.

We treat our clients like family — making sure you know each move we make in your case and how it affects the outcome. You are our top priority.

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Our commitment to you.
1Do everything possible to maximize the value of your claim — including experts, case managers and outside services, at no up-front cost to you.
2Communicate with you at every critical point, so you know exactly what's happening in your case and why.
3Treat you like family and look after your best interest — always.
THE EFLL DIFFERENCE

Workers first. Always.

01

We fight for employees — only

No employers. No compromises. Real justice for workers.

02

Built for trial

We build every case like it's going to court — and defense firms know it.

03

Leverage on your side

California's fee-shifting laws can make employers pay your damages and your legal fees. We use them to push for stronger settlements.

04

Insider strategy

Led by a former in-house corporate lawyer, we know how the other side thinks.

05

All-in-one legal team

Employment law and workers' comp under one roof. One strategy. Full protection.

06

Modern. Human. Responsive.

Real updates from real people who answer.

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

In their words.

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The EFLL team is incredible. They were professional, caring, showed concern, and answered all of my questions, walking me through the case with intentionality. My life is honestly changed as a result of working with them. I am forever grateful!
— NICOLE B.
Employees First Labor Law is an absolute God send. Their team is incredibly knowledgeable and kind. Jonathan, you're the absolute best! 10/10 — thank you again to the attorneys and staff.
— ELIA R.

Testimonials reflect individual client experiences. Every case is different; prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Rony Barsoum, Jonathan P. LaCour and Lisa Noveck walking together
EXCEPTIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS

The people behind your case.

Over $200,000,000 resolved since 2012.
MEET THE FULL TEAM →
Jonathan P. LaCourJonathan P. LaCourCEO · SENIOR TRIAL COUNSEL Lisa NoveckLisa NoveckPARTNER · EMPLOYMENT LAW Rony BarsoumRony BarsoumPARTNER · WORKERS' COMP Amanda ThompsonAmanda ThompsonASSOCIATE PARTNER Jameson EvansJameson EvansATTORNEY AT LAW Ben TwiskBen TwiskATTORNEY AT LAW Jessica GalindoJessica GalindoSENIOR PARALEGAL Fred GalindoFred GalindoADMINISTRATOR Oliver RodriguezOliver RodriguezSENIOR MANAGER Kaleb EusticeKaleb EusticePOST-BAR LAW CLERK

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Jonathan P. LaCour, Lisa Noveck and Rony Barsoum walking together outside the office
FREE CASE CONSULTATION

Within 24 hours.

Don't lose benefits to delay — some deadlines in employment and workers' comp cases are short.

Submitting this form does not create an attorney–client relationship.

WE TREAT CLIENTS LIKE FAMILY

You're not a case file.
You're family.

From the moment you contact us, we treat you with the care, attention and respect we'd want for our own loved ones. Every client is someone's mother, father, sibling or grandparent — and we never forget it.

It's the golden rule, and it's why so many clients trust us not only with their own cases but with referrals of friends and relatives — across employment disputes, workers' comp and more.

Jonathan P. LaCour, Lisa Noveck and Rony Barsoum talking together outside the office
STATEWIDE

We serve all of California.

From San Diego to Sacramento, from the Central Valley to the Bay Area, we hold employers accountable in rural and metropolitan courts alike.

Wherever you live or work, you get a dedicated case manager, personal attention, and the same trial-ready team. Headquarters in Pasadena, with offices in Irvine, Long Beach, Pomona, Riverside, Bakersfield and Fresno.

LOS ANGELES
ORANGE
SAN BERNARDINO
RIVERSIDE
KERN
ALAMEDA
FRESNO & beyond
Rony Barsoum at the EFLL logo wall
AFTER YOU SIGN

What's the Employees First Labor Law difference?

It's how we handle your case after you sign. We've built a set structure of processes to maximize the value of your claim — and to make sure you understand what's happening at every step.

Many clients are going through the legal process for the first time. Our case managers are trained to be sensitive to the harm done to you, patient in explaining your options, and communicative so you always know where your matter stands.

SEVEN OFFICES

Office locations

HEADQUARTERSPasadena1 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Suite 200
Pasadena, CA 91105
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ORANGE COUNTYIrvine18100 Von Karman Ave., Suite 850
Irvine, CA 92612
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LOS ANGELES COUNTYLong BeachOne World Trade Center, 8th Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802
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INLAND VALLEYPomona2655 N. Pine Street
Pomona, CA 91767
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INLAND EMPIRERiverside11801 Pierce St., Suite 200
Riverside, CA 92505
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KERN COUNTYBakersfield4900 California Ave., B-210
Bakersfield, CA 93309
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CENTRAL VALLEYFresno8050 N. Palm Ave., Suite 347
Fresno, CA 93711
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