Ross E. Shanberg

Ross E. Shanberg is a highly dedicated attorney and partner at Shanberg, Stafford & Bartz LLP, Newport Beach, California. He focuses his practice on:

·       Employment law

·       Employee leave and benefits

·       Sexual and hostile work environment harassment

·       General business

·       Discrimination

·       Wrongful termination

·       Wage and hour claims

·       False Claims Act

·       Consumer class actions 

Mr. Shanberg provides employers with expert guidance on state and federal employment regulations, drawing upon his extensive experience representing clients in various legal forums. He is an accomplished litigator, appearing before the state and federal courts of California, the California Labor Commissioner and the U.S. Department of Labor in employment-related disputes. His exceptional litigation skills are further evident in his practice, which encompasses representing consumers and businesses in claims related to unfair competition law, the Consumers Legal Remedies Act and false advertising law. 

An alumnus of the University of California, Berkeley, Mr. Shanberg completed his bachelor’s degree in business/managerial economics in 1992. He enrolled in the California Western School of Law to pursue his interest in law. He graduated with his J.D. in 1995. Rated “Superb” on Avvo, he received an AV Preeminent* 5.0 out of 5 peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell. 

Mr. Shanberg has contributed substantially to publications such as the Orange County Bar Journal, HR.Com and the Los Angeles Daily Journal. His contributions to the field of employment law are commendable, and he has been a regular publisher of excellent articles demonstrating his knowledge and proficiency in this area.

In addition to his notable achievements in publishing, Mr. Shanberg is actively involved in The State Bar of California (Labor and Employment Law Section), the Orange County Bar Association (Employment Law Section), the California Employment Lawyers Association, the American Bar Association and The Robert A. Banyard American Inn of Court. Furthermore, he is a member of The National Advocates Top 100 Lawyers. 

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.