Howard Scott Rutten - Woodland Hills, CA
Attorney at The Rutten Law Firm, APC
Employment Litigation Lawyers in Woodland Hills, CA
21860 Burbank Blvd Suite Number 340 Woodland Hills, CA 91367
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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33
Years
Experience
Woodland Hills Employment Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 04/08/2026
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Howard Scott Rutten
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2015I want to recommend Howard Rutten because he is great at what he does. He was very professional and courteous. He believed in me and my case. Howard was very realistic and truthful. He made sure I wasn't in the dark about my case he took time out of his busy schedule at any point to answer whatever questions for me. I know Howard had other clients, but he makes you feel that you are his only client. Howard's knowledge of employment law is impeccable and impressive. I am so happy that I found Howard and The Rutten Firm, at a stressful uncertain time in my life he and his firm made things so much better.
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2015I would highly recommend Howard Rutten for any employee who feels that their employer has harassed, discriminated or otherwise mistreated them. He is very personable and easily gained my trust. From the beginning of my case he was hardworking and persistent. Howard's knowledge of employment law is impeccable. I was very satisfied with the outcome of my case and I have already recommended Howard to associates of my mine.
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2015Best decision I've made in my life. When it comes to a law firm . The Rutten Law firm is the best I've ever had. Back in January of 2015 I needed help on a wrongful termination case , my employer also ratted me out to other employees including the person I was reporting of inappropriate behavior . Long story short the Rutten Law firm was there in every step of the way and always answered the phone or email immediately when I contacted them with a concern . What I really loved was that they solved my case in a couple of weeks , for all those reasons and more I 100% recomment the Rutten law Firm.
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2010I was extremely pleased with outcome. Howard and his staff were so caring and helpful and my case was stated by most other attorney's as "to have no chance of winning". However Howards knowledge and expertise of law uncovered aspects of case that allowed us to win case and come away sucsessful.
Areas of Practice
- Employment Litigation 80%
- Civil Litigation 10%
- Business Law 10%
Attorney Information
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Selected to Southern California Super Lawyers List, 2012 - 2023
- AV Preeminent Rating (5.0 Highest Rating) - Martindale Hubbell
Other Sources of Feedback About Howard Scott Rutten
Included on the 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Southern California Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Golden Gate University School of Law,
San Francisco,
California
J.D.
Honors: Dean's List Scholar
Law Review: Golden Gate University School of Law, Member, 1991 - 1992
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Golden Gate University School of Law,
San Francisco,
California
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Non Legal Education
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Arizona State University,
Tempe,
Arizona,
U.S.A.
B.S.
Major: Business
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Arizona State University,
Tempe,
Arizona,
U.S.A.
Current Employment Position(s)
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Managing Partner
Representative Clients
The firm has represented employees in cases against Bank of America, Walmart, FedEx, Blue Sheild of California, Anthem, Toyota and other large corporations
Bar Admissions
- California, 1993
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 1993
- U.S. District Court Central District of California, 1993
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1993
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 2001
Other Affiliations
- California Employment Lawyers Association, Member, 2007
- Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles, Member, 2007
- Los Angeles County Bar Association, Employment and Business Litigation Sections, Member, 1997
- Beverly Hills Bar Association, Member, 2007
Contact
21860 Burbank Blvd
Suite Number 340
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Phone: 818-804-8933
Fax: (818) 924-6400
Email: Send a message
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