Attorney Jay Rothman enjoys over five decades of experience safeguarding the rights of others Employee protections are a central focus of his current practice, and he stands by the right of workers with a strong practice focus on harassment and discrimination, wrongful terminations, retaliation, and wage and hourly pay disputes
Current Role and Duties
As an attorney with a lengthy career history, Rothman maintains his own law firm, Jay S Rothman and Associates The firm features several additional attorneys and specializes in employment law The law firm is based in Woodland Hills, California but is able to pursue cases in a wide range of jurisdictions in California and beyond, including state and federal courts
At the Rothman law office, all legal areas of concern for workers are covered. Employee law is a complex field that requires detailed knowledge of federal labor laws, the additional rights afforded under California law, and an understanding of nuances of certain benefit programs and other employee programs Whether Rothman acts as the lead attorney for a case or another lawyer is at the helm, the practice always benefits from his years of experience and knowledge of historical cases and legal precedents
Academic History and Law School Education
Jay Rothman graduated from the University of California at Los Angeles with a Bachelor of Science degree before attending the Southwestern University School of Law At Southwestern, he obtained his Juris Doctor in 1972 and has remained a practicing attorney in California for the past 51 years. He has bar admissions with the state of California and the United States Supreme Court
Professional Skills and Experience
Throughout his career, Rothman has pursued a number of cases, but his prime passion is areas of employment law where attention to detail and a dedication to clients can help right wrongs perpetuated by overbearing workplaces or employers who are ignorant of basic and more complex labor guidelines
While his primary areas of focus in recent years are sexual harassment cases, wrongful termination, discrimination, and retaliation, other often repeated case types include creating a hostile work environment and constructive termination, failure to provide reasonable accommodations, whistleblower cases, and compensation disputes
Over the past five decades, Rothman has personally conducted over 6,000 depositions and is viewed as an intense advocate for his clients by his fellow attorneys
Law firm areas of expertise
Via his law firm, Jay Rothman is able to share insights into a variety of additional areas of experience with his associates when a case needs additional input. People who visit or call the law office are often in a vulnerable place due to workplace mistreatment or the disregarding of established labor policies They may not always be able to articulate what policy or law was broken, but they know they were treated unfairly and need help.
Employee law practice extends beyond the most egregious acts, such as sexual harassment or racial discrimination, and includes a variety of worker protections. Common concerns, such as job safety
complaints or worker's compensation issues Any retaliation a workplace may pursue after an employee is injured is also an issue commonly covered as well as discrimination following reports of prohibited behavior, such as not allowing breaks required by law or not meeting federal and state minimum wage and overtime requirements
Discrimination for FMLA leave, gender, medical conditions, military service, pregnancy, race, sexual orientation, or due to the need for reasonable accommodations can also be pursued by the law firm For Rothman and associates, the ability to file these cases on behalf of workers treated unfairly is an opportunity to help those protected by law regain their dignity and receive compensation and any settlement due. These cases also provide an opportunity for employers to not only learn improper behavior will not be tolerated but learn it with a dollar sign attached a message that, unfortunately, often resonates better than words
Philanthropy and Charitable Involvement
As part of his civic contributions, Jay Rothman has donated his time to serving as a judge in a small claims court and to work as a court settlement officer
Accomplishments andAchievements
Over five decades of successful legal practice, Rothman has accumulated a number of local, statewide and national recognitions In recent years, one of his proudest accolades was receiving a distinguished rating through Martindale-Hubbell. Martindale-Hubble is a top national resource for lawyers who want to utilize the latest technological advances and top legal experience to grow their firms The company also serves as a database of legal professionals and publishes a prominent law directory providing background data on lawyers and law firms.
Rothman was also recognized in Who's Who California, a top publication recognizing prominent members of top professions.
Personal Interests and Hobbies
When Rothman isn't leading and consulting on high-profile litigation, he enjoys spending time with his family, including his wife, Sherry