Joshua D. Schein
Top rated Employment Litigation attorney in Beverly Hills, California
Schein Law Group
Practice areas: Employment Litigation, Business Litigation, Employment & Labor; view more
Licensed in California since: 2009
Education: University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2018 - 2022 Call today:
424-355-8555
Schein Law Group
9401 Wilshire BlvdSuite 750
Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Visit website
Licensed to practice in California and New York, Joshua D. Schein is the founding attorney of Schein Law Group in Los Angeles, California. He represents clients with a range of matters in employment litigation, business law and general litigation.
Mr. Schein has over 15 years of experience in employment litigation, complex commercial disputes, and business litigation. He has provided legal representation to diverse clientele, including individuals and employees who have experienced injustice at the hands of their employers, as well as large corporations and affluent individuals.
With a bachelor’s degree in political science with honors, and a bachelor's degree in English, from the University of California at Berkeley, Mr. Schein received his Juris Doctor from the UCLA School of Law. Mr. Schein established Schein Law Group with the aim of delivering excellent legal services to both employees and businesses, while ensuring efficient prices and outstanding outcomes.
Mr. Schein's dedication to employee rights is evident in his track record of successfully litigating against corporate giants and securing large settlements and verdicts for his clients. Mr. Schein's deep understanding of labor laws and his ability to navigate complex legal systems make him a formidable advocate for those seeking justice in the face of corporate misconduct.
A native of Los Angeles, Mr. Schein possesses vast experience in advocating for employees and individuals who have suffered injustices at the hands of corporations. Throughout his professional journey, he has wholeheartedly committed himself to safeguarding the rights of employees.
Active in the legal field, Mr. Schein is a member of the American Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Beverly Hills Bar Association, and the New York Bar Association. He has served as a speaker for the Los Angeles Paralegal Association (LAPA) on two occasions. He was the final speaker at the LAPA annual conference in 2015. Additionally, he has delivered lectures on employment law, social media law and legal ethics as part of the Certified Legal Education program.
Practice areas
Employment Litigation: Plaintiff, Business Litigation, Employment & Labor: EmployeeFocus areas
Employment Discrimination, Employment Law - Employee, Employment Law - Employer, Non-Compete Agreements, Retaliation, Sexual Harassment, Trade Secret, Wage & Hour Laws, Wrongful Termination
- 60% Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
- 20% Business Litigation
- 20% Employment & Labor: Employee
First Admitted: 2009, California
Professional Webpage: https://schein.law/josh-schein
Bar / Professional Activity
- California
- Member, New York Bar Association
- Member, Beverly Hills Bar Association
- Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Member, American Bar Association
- New York
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Favorable settlement in favor of A-list actor and show creator against claims of idea theft for hit television series. , 2010
- $3.1 million dollar unanimous jury verdict in favor of medical staffing company client against former president and vice president and a competitor, for corporate raiding, unfair competition, fraud, and breach of contract claims. , 2018
- Favorably settled claims of wrongful termination brought by former doula against A-list actress client. , 2012
- Obtained quick and favorable settlement for fashion industry employer client against claims of pregnancy discrimination and wrongful termination. , 2014
- Favorable settlement of claims againt publicly traded company involving allegations of age discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. , 2013
- Obtained favorable settlement on behalf of client against hospital employer for claims of race discrimination and wrongful termination. , 2016
- Favorable settlement of claims against employer for allegations of misclassification and labor code violations related to accrued vacation pay. , 2014
- Obtained permanent restraining order in favor of employees of major motion picture studio against former co-worker. , 2016
- Summary adjudication in favor of employer, followed by favorable settlement of multi-year litigation against private equity firm for allegations of disability discrimination and wrongful termination. , 2014
- Obtained favorable settlement in favor of plaintiff against former night club employer and manager for claims of sexual harassment and retaliation. , 2011
- Obtained settlement in favor of former HR manager of famous resort hotel for claims of pregnancy and race discrimination. , 2014
- Summary judgment in favor of publicly traded company upheld on appeal. Claims involved allegations of age discrimination and harassment. , 2014
- Obtained favorable settlement for restaurant supplier for sale of business and purchaser's breach of contract. , 2016
- Favorable settlement of claims by former client of major talent agency for allegations of failure to pay percentage on spin-off of hit reality series. , 2013
- Obtained judgment on demurrer to third amended in favor of major motion picture studio against claims by former employee for fraud and employment related claims. , 2016
- Settled claim on behalf of major motion picture studio against special effects producer for misappropriation of trade secrets. , 2010
- Succesffully argued demurrer and dismissal with prejudice of claims by couple for financial elder abuse against celebrity client and her production company. , 2017
- Favorable settlement on behalf of major fast-food chain location resolving claims of race discrimination and wrongful termination. , 2011
- Obtained restraining order on behalf of client. , 2014
- Los Angeles Superior Court - Full defense verdict for employer against claims of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, after three-week jury trial. , 2011
- Settled multi-year litigation on behalf of major title insurance company against claims by publicly traded company and title insurance subsidiary for claims of unfair competition, breach of fiduciary duty, interference with economic advantage, and corporate raiding. , 2016
- Arbitration verdict in favor of major talent agency and agent for unpaid participation payments on hit reality television series. , 2013
- Settled claims on behalf of title insurance client against former employee for breach of duty and unfair competition. , 2016
- Successfully moved to compel arbitration of claims by former client of litigation funding company for alleged breach of contract. Case eventually was artibtrated in favor of litigation funding client. , 2014
- Obtained permanent restraining order in favor of employees of major motion picture studio against former co-worker. , 2015
Educational Background
- Berkeley, B.A., Political Science with Honors, B.A. English, 2000-2005
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- January 22, 2016 – MCLE presentation for Los Angeles Paralegal Association on California Employee Mobility. , Author, Los Angeles Paralegal Association, 2016
- October 10, 2015 – Closing Speaker for Los Angeles Paralegal Association Annual Conference and presenter on ethics in preservation of evidence. , Speaker, Los Angeles Paralegal Association, 2015
- June 1, 2017 – Presentation on 2017 mid-year review on developments California discrimination law. , Speaker, Los Angeles Paralegal Association, 2017
- July 14, 2015 – MCLE presentation on social media discovery for Los Angeles Paralegal Association. , Speaker, Los Angeles Paralegal Association, 2015
Honors
- Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2018 - 2022
- Super Lawyers Top Attorneys in Southern California, 2024
- Super Lawyers Up-and-Coming 100, 2022
Office location for Joshua D. Schein
9401 Wilshire Blvd
Suite 750
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: 424-355-8555
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2018 - 2022
