William S. Waldo
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Employment Litigation Attorney in Pasadena, CA
Attorney William S. Waldo is a highly experienced trial lawyer in Los Angeles, California. Handling plaintiffs and defendants in a widerange of legal disputes, Mr. Waldo emphasizes the areas of employment law and commercial litigation. His clients have ranged from individual employees to Fortune 500 corporations, and he has successfully represented clients in jury trials where the amounts in dispute have exceeded $200 million. He has handled a wide range of issues, including wrongful termination, breach of contract, whistleblowing, wage disputes, and discrimination or harassment claims. He has also handled jury trial litigation involving issues such as breach of commercial contract, leases, lease guarantees, trade secret theft and protection, and unlawful interference with business operations.
Mr. Waldo has lectured extensively throughout the United States on topics that include jury trial litigation of wrongful discharge and other employment claims. He is widely recognized as a leader in the area of employment litigation. He practices with the firm Bononi Law Group, LLP.
- 60%Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
- 40%Employment Litigation: Defense
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- Super Lawyers: 2004, 2006 - 2022
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About William S. Waldo
First Admitted: 1977
Professional Webpage: https://www.bononilawgroup.com/attorney/william-s-waldo/
Educational Background
- Georgetown University, A.B., Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Class Valedictorian, 1973
Honors/Awards
- Chambers USA, American Bar Association Section of International Law
- Highest Peer Review "AV" Rated
- Best Lawyers in America
- Magna Cum Laude, The University of Michigan Law School
Scholarly Lectures/Writings
- Lectures, Jury Trial Litigation of Wrongful Discharge and other Employment Claims, Sexual Harassment, Americans with Disabilities Act
- "Wrongful Discharge Suits; Judiciary Playing with Fire", Los Angeles Times
- "Wrongful Dismissal Cases Will Still Have Their Days in Court", Los Angeles Times
- "Lost Cause and Found Defense: Using Evidence Discovered After an Employee's Discharge to Bar Discrimination Claims", The Labor Lawyer
- "Renewed Affirmative Action Enforcement is Imminent", Personnel Journal
Bar/Professional Activity
- Member, Labor and Employment Law Section, Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Member, Labor and Employment Law Section, State Bar of California
- Member, State Bar of California
- If you believe you were fired as the result of retaliation by your employer, we may be able to take appropriate action on your behalf.
- Do you need legal help in southern California because your employer retaliated against you for requesting medical leave? We are on your side
- We have more than 20 years experience helping employees who were mistreated by an employer after taking job-protected leave.
- Did your boss refuse to give you a raise because of a reason that is illegal under California law? We can explain your options.
- If you have been sexually harassed at work by a supervisor or colleague, we can explain your legal options and will fight for your rights.
Last Updated: 5/15/2022