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Ballard Rosenberg Golper & Savitt LLPPartner
Eric C. Schwettmann
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Eric C. Schwettmann

5.0
24 reviews

15760 Ventura Blvd., 18th Floor, Encino, CA 91436

Employment litigation, Employer advice and problem solving, Government agency investigations and 2 more

About Eric C. Schwettmann

Eric’s primary practice involves the defense of all types of employment-related lawsuits through inception, litigation, and trial. He also regularly provides counsel to employers regarding day-to-day personnel management decisions, complaint investigations, best policies and practices, and compliance with state and federal law. He is also highly versed in e-discovery related issues, having been a significant contributor in the drafting of the 2009 California Electronic Discovery Act.He was also significantly involved with the legislative process relating to the amendment of Code of Civil Procedure 2016.090 (Mandatory Early Disclosures).

Experience

Eric represents employers ranging from large, nationwide corporations to those with only a few employees. He focuses on matters involving the Fair Employment and Housing Act, whistleblower retaliation, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour violations, and all related claims for private employers and public entities before governmental agencies and in state and federal court.

Publications

•New State Law Requires Notice To Workers Before Mass Layoffs, Los Angeles Daily Journal (December 26, 2002)
•WARN Watch - Employers Laying Off Workers Must Follow Notice Requirements, Los Angeles Daily Journal (November 29, 2001)

Professional Activities & Recognition

Awards

•AV Rating (highest possible rating) from Martindale-Hubbell
•Named Los Angles Magazine Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star (2005-12) and Super Lawyer (2013-2020).
•Recipient of the Patrick A. Long President’s Award in recognition of exemplary service to the organization, Association of Southern California Defense Counsel, 2019.
•Nominated as one of “2008 ‘Forty Under 40’” award recipients by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal.

• Named Los Angles Magazine Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star (2005-12) and Super Lawyer (2013-2024)

 

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Champion Badge Platinum

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Eric C. Schwettmann got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Labor and Employment 1
    • Wage and hour law
  • Other 4
    • Employment litigation
    • Employer advice and problem solving
    • Government agency investigations
    • Trade secret and unfair competition law

Practice Details

  • Languages
    French (Conversational)
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Ballard Rosenberg Golper & Savitt LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Case Results: Second Chaired Khoiny v. Dignity Health, BC 575230, to long cause defense verdict, 2019 (after 8-4 mistrial for defense, 2018) (named one of the Daily Journal's Top Defense Verdicts of the week)
    Second Chaired Dodd v. Haight Brown & Bonesteel, BC 413813 to verdict, 2010
    Second Chaired Bujko v. Los Angeles Unified School District, EC 044839 to defense verdict, 2009
    Second Chaired Jones v. Catholic Healthcare West/California Hospital Medical Center, BC 274 284, settled after opening statement, 2003
    Second Chaired Chung v. KTE, arbitration defense award, 2003


    Second Chaired Caster v. South Bay Free Clinic, BC 227129, settled mid-trial due to insurer bankruptcy, 2001.
  • Additional Links
    http://www.brgslaw.com/profile/eric-c-schwettmann

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    California
    United States District Courts: Central District of California
    Eastern District of California
    Northern District of California
    Southern District of California
    Memberships

    Professional Associations

    •Elected Board Member, Association of Southern California Defense Counsel (Labor and Employment Subcommittee Chair, Amicus Committee Member, CACI Committee Member)
    •Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association Labor and Employment Section (Saturday Morning Education and Annual Retreat Committees)
    •Member, Beverly Hills and American Associations (Labor and Employment Section, Entertainment Law Section)
    •Member, Association of Business Trial Lawyers
    •Member, Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
    •Executive Committee Member, Provisors
    •Speaker/Moderator, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Employment Litigation at LASC During COVID: A View From The Bench, November 7, 2020.
    •Speaker, Employment Law CACI Jury Instructions, Association of Southern California Defense Counsel Annual Seminar, 2020 and webinar Calculating Exposure, Damages & PAGA Penalties for Mediation/Settlement in Wage and Hour Class Action, October 22, 2020
    •Moderator, Employment Law breakout session, Association of Southern California Defense Counsel Annual Seminar, 2014 and Summary Judgment Presentation, 2019.
    •Moderator, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Unpacking the Litigation Toolbox: The Nuts and Bolts of Employment Law, November 9, 2013.
    •Speaker, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Everything You Wanted To Know About Retaliation But Were Afraid To Ask, January 28, 2012.
    •Was one of the defense-side drafters of the amendments to the California Evidence Code and Code of Civil Procedure which became the 2009 California Electronic Discovery Act. Served as legal and technical advisor to the California Defense Counsel on e- discovery issues.

    • Executive Committee Member and President-Elect (2023-2024) and President (2024-2025), Association of Southern California Defense Counsel (Labor and Employment Subcommittee Member, Amicus Committee Member, CACI Committee Member)

    • Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association Labor and Employment Section (currently Annual Symposium Committee * Member, former Saturday Morning Education Committee and Annual Retreat Committee member)

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Southwestern University School of Law
    Class of 1996
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of California, Santa Barbara
    Class of 1993
    B.A.
    Law and Society and Political Science

    Southern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers
    2005-11
    and Super Lawyer

    Nominated as one of 2008 'Forty Under 40' award recipients by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1971
    Dallas, Texas, July 16, 1971

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Partner at Ballard Rosenberg Golper & Savitt LLP
5.0
24 reviews

15760 Ventura Blvd., 18th FloorEncino, CA 91436U.S.A.

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    Eric C. Schwettmann attended Southwestern University School of Law.
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    Ballard Rosenberg Golper & Savitt LLP was established in 1986.
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