Dennis F. Moss

Based in Sherman Oaks, California, Dennis F. Moss is an of counsel at Moss Bollinger LLP, where he dedicates his legal prowess to employment litigation. For 44 years, he's been a steadfast champion for the rights of workers, navigating the intricacies of employment law across both unionized and nonunionized sectors.

Over the past two decades, Mr. Moss has taken the helm as lead or co-lead counsel in more than 60 class actions and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) representative actions. He has also presented over 25 appeals in state and federal appellate courts, tackling issues from class certification validity to the free speech rights of public employees. Notably, he was the sole legal representative in the landmark California Supreme Court case, Ramirez v. Yosemite Water Co., which marked a turning point for overtime rights in the state.

Furthermore, Mr. Moss’ impressive track record in the California Supreme Court includes victories in Alvarado v. Dart (2018) and Melendez v. San Francisco Giants (2019), with his latest triumph being a significant reversal in Ferra v. Loews Hollywood Hotel (2021). In the realm of consumer class actions, he secured a win for consumers in Pastoria v. Nationwide Insurance (2003).

An alumnus of the University of California, Berkeley, Mr. Moss graduated with a B.A. in 1974, followed by a Juris Doctor from Loyola University in 1977, the same year he was admitted to practice in California. An adept author, his scholarly contributions include numerous amicus briefs, such as one for Sav-On Drug Stores, Inc. v. Superior Court.

Mr. Moss frequently shares his knowledge at legal seminars, covering topics like outsourcing state employee work, wage and hour class actions, and the nuances of the Class Action Fairness Act.