Derek Smith Law Group, PLLC - Los Angeles, CA
Employment Law Lawyers in Los Angeles, CA
US Bank Tower 633 West 5th Street Suite 3250 Los Angeles, CA 90071
- Free Consultation
- 8 Super Lawyers®
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12
Years
Experience
Los Angeles Employment Law Firm
Updated: 08/13/2026
Areas of Practice
- Employment Law
- Discrimination
- Sexual Harassment
- Wrongful Termination
- Hostile Work Environment
- FMLA Violations
- Civil Rights Litigation
- Civil Litigation
Firm Information
Overview
Derek Smith Law Group, PLLC ♦ Aggressive Representation ♦ Strategic Negotiation ♦ Proven Results
Derek Smith Law Group, PLLC, has been recognized as one of New York's pre-eminent employment law firms. The firm's successful case record includes some of the most significant monetary settlements and awards for plaintiffs filing suits against employers for harassment, discrimination and other violations of workers' rights under state and federal law.
Invested In Your Right To A Safe Work Environment
Unlike many law firms that advise their attorneys to remain detached from their clients' cases and lives, the lawyers of Derek Smith Law Group, PLLC, take a different approach. Working one-on-one with every client, the firm's attorneys are able to understand the emotional, social and financial impact a hostile work environment and discrimination have on a worker and his or her supporting family members.
New York Law Journal reports that Derek Smith Law Group, PLLC, obtained the highest employment law verdict in state history.
Derek Smith Law Group, PLLC, has been rated a leading New York law firm by Newsweek and Derek T. Smith has received recognition as a Top Rated Lawyer by SuperLawyers. The firm's lawyers demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of New York and federal employment and labor law and have extensive experience in negotiating settlements and winning in court when a case proceeds to trial.
Free Consultation ♦ No Fees Unless You Recover Monetary Damages
From offices on Broad Street in Manhattan, the firm represents clients in the five boroughs of New York City and throughout the state of New York. The firm offers a free case evaluation and will not charge a fee unless and until they are able to help you recover money damages for your claim.
Awards and Honors
Super Lawyers® Selectees
Derek Smith Law Group, PLLC selected for a Super Lawyers® list
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Derek Smith Law Group, PLLC focuses on employment law. Most of our legal cases involve claims and lawsuits that seek damages for sexual harassment, discrimination, and hostile work environment. -
Firm Overview
Top Rated by SuperLawyers and Newsweek. Recognized by The New York Law Journal for one of the highest New York City Discrimination Verdicts. -
Practice Areas
Besides federal laws, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, there are many state and local employment discrimination and harassment laws that protect New York workers. -
Benefits of Hiring a Labor Lawyer
At any time in your career, you could be fired based on age, gender, race, sexual orientation or in retaliation for being a whistleblower. -
Employment Discrimination Case
Employment discrimination laws seek to prevent discrimination by employers based on race, sex, religion, national origin, physical disability, age, and sexual orientation.
Staff
- Derek Smith, Partner, (212) 587-0760
- Caroline Hope Miller, Partner, (215) 391-4790
- Abraham Z. Melamed, Associate, (212) 587-0760
- Zack Holzberg, Associate, (212) 587-0760
- Alexander G. Cabeceiras, Associate, (212) 587-0760
- Nathaniel N. Peckham, Associate, (215) 391-4790
- Samuel Wilson, Associate, (212) 587-0760
Staff
- Derek Smith, Partner, (212) 587-0760
- Caroline Hope Miller, Partner, (215) 391-4790
- Abraham Z. Melamed, Associate, (212) 587-0760
- Zack Holzberg, Associate, (212) 587-0760
- Alexander G. Cabeceiras, Associate, (212) 587-0760
- Nathaniel N. Peckham, Associate, (215) 391-4790
- Samuel Wilson, Associate, (212) 587-0760
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Contact
US Bank Tower
633 West 5th Street
Suite 3250
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone Number: 310-602-6050
Fax Number: 212-587-4169
Email: Send a message
Hours: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Mon-Fri
Additional California Locations
San Diego, CA (112.5 miles)
350 10th Avenue
Suite 1000
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone Number: 800-807-2209
Fax Number: 212-587-4169
Email: Send a message
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San Francisco, CA (347.1 miles)
50 California Street
Suite 1500
San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone Number: 415-915-4322
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District of Columbia Locations
Washington, DC (2,294.8 miles)
1500 K Street
2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20005
Phone Number: 202-938-1794
Fax Number: 212-587-4169
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Florida Locations
Miami, FL (2,336.5 miles)
520 Brickell Key Dr
Suite O-301
Miami, FL 33131
Phone Number: 305-946-1884
Fax Number: 305-503-6741
Email: Send a message
Websites:
- https://discriminationandsexualharassmentlawyers.com
- https://discriminationandsexualharassmentlawyers.com/blog/
Hours: Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Pennsylvania Locations
Philadelphia, PA (2,388.6 miles)
1628 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone Number: 215-391-4790
Fax Number: 215-893-5288
Email: Send a message
Websites:
- https://discriminationandsexualharassmentlawyers.com
- https://discriminationandsexualharassmentlawyers.com/blog/
Hours: Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
New Jersey Locations
Hewitt, NJ (2,427.5 miles)
73 Forest Lake Drive
Hewitt, NJ 07421
Phone Number: 973-388-8625
Fax Number: 212-587-4169
Email: Send a message
Websites:
- https://discriminationandsexualharassmentlawyers.com
- https://discriminationandsexualharassmentlawyers.com/blog/
Hours: Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
New York Locations
New York City, NY (Main Office, 2,446.7 miles)
The Nelson Tower
450 7th Avenue
30th Floor
New York City, NY 10123
Phone Number: 212-587-0760
Fax Number: 212-587-4169
Email: Send a message
Websites:
- https://discriminationandsexualharassmentlawyers.com
- https://discriminationandsexualharassmentlawyers.com/blog/
Hours: Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
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