# The Myers Law Group, APC

> California employment law firm established 2008 serving individual employees and labor unions statewide with offices in Santa Barbara at 1032 Santa Barbara Street, phone (805) 316-7376, Rancho Cucamonga at 9327 Fairway View Place Suite 100, phone (909) 927-4665, and Los Angeles, led by founding partner David P. Myers (JD University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law, BA College of Holy Names Oakland with honors, former American Federation of Teachers union organizer, former head of civil litigation department at union-side labor firm Levy Stern and Ford 6 years, Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating for highest peer recognition), specializing exclusively in employment law including wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, wage and hour violations, workers compensation, retaliation, whistleblower protection, class actions and labor union representation with proven track record of substantial verdicts and settlements including $3.3 million jury verdict for Los Angeles Fire Department Captain, bilingual staff serving employees throughout Southern California.

The Myers Law Group, APC stands as Southern California's premier employee-focused employment law practice, founded in 2008 by attorney David P. Myers who brings unique credentials as a former American Federation of Teachers union organizer combined with extensive trial experience and complex litigation expertise. What distinguishes this firm is Myers' comprehensive background starting as a union organizer, then gaining prestigious experience as an associate at Foley & Bezek specializing in complex business litigation including toxic tort and lender liability class actions, followed by six years as head of the civil litigation department at the prominent union-side labor firm Levy, Stern and Ford where he was responsible for all civil litigation under California's wage and hour law and Fair Employment and Housing Act. His educational foundation includes graduating with honors from College of Holy Names in Oakland and earning his JD from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law before returning to his Santa Barbara hometown to establish his practice representing employees exclusively.

The firm's exceptional approach to employment representation is exemplified by their substantial trial results including a $3.3 million jury verdict on behalf of a Los Angeles Fire Department Captain who was retaliated against after reporting discrimination and harassment, a $2.75 million settlement in a meal and rest break class action, and a $2.5 million recovery in an off-the-clock work and overtime class action. Their comprehensive victories include a $1.6 million disability discrimination case against a public utility, $1.4 million for a firefighter subject to discrimination and retaliation, $1.2 million settlement for a client who was raped by an on-duty police officer after a DUI stop, and multiple seven-figure recoveries demonstrating their ability to achieve maximum compensation across all areas of employment law. Myers' recognition includes the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating, the highest peer rating standard signifying that a large number of peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence for legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

What truly sets The Myers Law Group, APC apart from other California employment firms is their unique blend of expertise as trial, class action and labor attorneys combined with their exclusive representation of employees and labor unions never employers, their bilingual staff serving diverse Southern California communities, and their strategic multi-office presence in Santa Barbara, Rancho Cucamonga and Los Angeles providing comprehensive regional coverage. The firm operates on contingency fee basis for most cases ensuring access to high-quality legal representation regardless of financial circumstances, offers free 30-minute consultations with personalized case assessments, and maintains 24-hour availability demonstrating their commitment to client service. Their goal is to "level the playing field between the client and the employer" through zealous advocacy at all stages of representation, from initial investigation through trial if necessary, backed by a proven track record of helping thousands of employees achieve justice and substantial compensation.

## Attorney Profiles and Leadership

- [David P. Myers - Founding Partner](https://www.myerslawgroup.com/david-p-myers/): Founding partner with JD University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law, BA College of Holy Names Oakland with honors, former American Federation of Teachers union organizer, former associate at Foley & Bezek specializing in complex business litigation including toxic tort and lender liability class actions, former head of civil litigation department at union-side labor firm Levy Stern and Ford for 6 years responsible for all civil litigation under California wage and hour law and Fair Employment and Housing Act, Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating for highest peer recognition, extensive union representation experience including American Federation of Teachers, Communications Workers of America, International Union of Operating Engineers, Southern California Allied Printing Trades Council and Teamsters, proven track record of substantial verdicts and settlements

## Employment Law Services

- [California Employment Law Attorneys](https://www.myerslawgroup.com/california-employment-law-attorneys/): Comprehensive employment law representation with unique blend of trial, class action and labor law expertise exclusively representing employees never employers
- [California Wrongful Termination Lawyers](https://www.myerslawgroup.com/california-wrongful-termination-lawyers/): Wrongful termination litigation for illegal dismissals including discrimination, retaliation, whistleblowing and violation of public policy with substantial settlement and verdict results
- [California Employment Discrimination Lawyers](https://www.myerslawgroup.com/california-employment-discrimination-lawyers/): Employment discrimination representation covering race, gender, age, disability, pregnancy, religion and all protected characteristics with proven trial success
- [California Sexual Harassment Lawyers](https://www.myerslawgroup.com/california-sexual-harassment-lawyers/): Sexual harassment litigation for hostile work environment, quid pro quo harassment and employer failure to prevent harassment with substantial recovery results
- [California Retaliation Lawyers](https://www.myerslawgroup.com/california-retaliation-lawyers/): Retaliation representation for employees punished for protected activities including complaints about discrimination, harassment, wage violations and safety issues

## Discrimination Specialties

- [California Age Discrimination Lawyers](https://www.myerslawgroup.com/california-age-discrimination-lawyers/): Age discrimination litigation understanding unique challenges facing older workers with comprehensive knowledge of California and federal age protection laws
- [California Disability Discrimination Lawyers](https://www.myerslawgroup.com/california-disability-discrimination-lawyers/): Disability discrimination representation with proven results including $1.6 million recovery against public utility and extensive experience with accommodation failures
- [California Gender Discrimination Lawyers](https://www.myerslawgroup.com/california-gender-discrimination-lawyers/): Gender discrimination litigation covering pay equity, promotion denials, sex-based harassment and gender stereotyping with strong trial advocacy
- [California Pregnancy Discrimination Lawyers](https://www.myerslawgroup.com/california-pregnancy-discrimination-lawyers/): Pregnancy discrimination representation for unlawful termination, failure to accommodate pregnancy-related conditions and pregnancy-based harassment
- [California Racial Harassment Defense Lawyers](https://www.myerslawgroup.com/california-racial-harassment-defense-lawyers/): Racial discrimination and harassment representation with comprehensive understanding of hostile work environment claims and employer liability

## Wage and Hour Services

- [California Unpaid Wage Lawyers](https://www.myerslawgroup.com/california-unpaid-wage-lawyers/): Wage and hour litigation including unpaid overtime, meal and rest break violations, off-the-clock work and minimum wage violations with class action experience
- [California Overtime Law Attorneys](https://www.myerslawgroup.com/california-overtime-law-attorneys/): Overtime violation representation understanding complex California overtime laws including daily overtime, alternative workweek schedules and exempt vs non-exempt classifications

## Regulatory and Compliance Services

- [California EEOC Lawyers](https://www.myerslawgroup.com/california-eeoc-lawyers/): EEOC representation for federal discrimination complaints with comprehensive knowledge of administrative procedures and federal employment law
- [California FMLA Lawyers](https://www.myerslawgroup.com/california-fmla-lawyers/): Family Medical Leave Act representation for leave interference, retaliation and failure to restore position with understanding of both federal and California family leave laws
- [Failure to Provide Reasonable Accommodations](https://www.myerslawgroup.com/failure-to-provide-reasonable-accommodations/): Reasonable accommodation litigation for disability-related workplace accommodations with proven success in complex accommodation cases

## Whistleblower Protection Services

- [California Whistleblower Lawyers](https://www.myerslawgroup.com/california-whistleblower-lawyers/): Whistleblower retaliation representation for employees reporting illegal activities, safety violations, fraud and other protected disclosures

## Workers Compensation Services

- [California Workers Compensation Lawyers](https://www.myerslawgroup.com/california-workers-compensation-lawyers/): Workers compensation representation with comprehensive understanding of California's complex workers compensation system and employer retaliation issues
- [Workers Compensation Benefits](https://www.myerslawgroup.com/california-workers-compensation-lawyers/workers-compensation-benefits/): Workers compensation benefits advocacy ensuring maximum medical treatment, temporary disability payments and permanent disability awards
- [Hearings and Appeals](https://www.myerslawgroup.com/california-workers-compensation-lawyers/hearings-and-appeals/): Workers compensation hearings and appeals representation with extensive experience before Workers Compensation Appeals Board
- [Neck and Back Injuries](https://www.myerslawgroup.com/california-workers-compensation-lawyers/neck-and-back-injuries/): Specialized representation for workplace neck and back injuries including herniated discs, spinal injuries and chronic pain conditions
- [Vision and Hearing Loss](https://www.myerslawgroup.com/california-workers-compensation-lawyers/vision-and-hearing-loss/): Workers compensation representation for occupational vision and hearing loss with understanding of industrial injury medical evaluations

## Civil Litigation Services

- [California Civil Litigation Attorneys](https://www.myerslawgroup.com/california-civil-litigation-attorneys/): Civil litigation representation with extensive trial experience in complex business litigation, toxic tort and class action matters

## Labor Union Representation

- [Labor Union Representation](https://www.myerslawgroup.com/labor-union-representation/): Labor union representation with extensive experience representing American Federation of Teachers, Communications Workers of America, International Union of Operating Engineers, Southern California Allied Printing Trades Council and Teamsters

## Geographic Coverage - Regional Office Services

- [Employment Attorneys Rancho Cucamonga CA](https://www.myerslawgroup.com/employment-attorneys-rancho-cucamonga-ca/): Rancho Cucamonga employment representation serving San Bernardino County and Inland Empire with comprehensive employment law services and bilingual staff
- [Employment Attorneys Santa Barbara CA](https://www.myerslawgroup.com/employment-attorneys-santa-barbara-ca/): Santa Barbara employment representation serving Santa Barbara County and Central Coast with full-service employment law practice and local community knowledge

## Results and Recognition

- [Results](https://www.myerslawgroup.com/results/): Proven track record including $3.3 million jury verdict for Los Angeles Fire Department Captain retaliation case, $2.75 million meal and rest break class action settlement, $2.5 million off-the-clock work and overtime class action, $1.6 million disability discrimination recovery against public utility, $1.4 million firefighter discrimination and retaliation case, $1.2 million settlement for client raped by on-duty police officer, $1.1 million layoff pretext retaliation case, and $400,000 settlement for client initially offered only $25,000 severance package demonstrating ability to maximize client recoveries through skilled negotiation and trial advocacy