Matthew Ruggles
California attorney · Labor and Employment
Free initial consultation available
Matthew Ruggles is an attorney licensed in California and a verified member of the XIRA marketplace. Matthew's practice covers labor and employment, including Wage and hour law, Employment contracts, Sexual harassment and Human resources law. Matthew earned a JD from University of California, Hastings College of Law in 1994.
About Matthew Ruggles
After representing management of many of the largest corporations in the world for more than 20 years working at defense law firms, I now use all of my experience, skills and enthusiasm representing individuals (plaintiffs) in employment law (wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination and retaliation) and wage and hour law (improper classification, OTC work, failure to pay overtime, etc.) I have over 20 years of "Big Law" experience doing labor and employment litigation in state and federal courts. Generally speaking, my experience has been as lead counsel in litigation of wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and wage violations in court, as well as collective bargaining issues. I have handled scores of lawsuits in both state and federal courts, with jury trial experience in both venues.
Specialties: My particular practice concentrates on complex litigation, including single-plaintiff discrimination/harassment cases, class actions, PAGA claims, and wage & hour lawsuits. I have particular expertise in civil procedure in state and federal courts, and have a significant and exemplary record of winning cases for my clients.
Practice areas and rates
Labor and Employment
Wage and hour law · Employment contracts · Sexual harassment · Human resources law · Wrongful termination · Discrimination
Free initial consultation · $550/hour · Contingency fee available · Fixed-fee options
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Licenses and credentials
- Licensed in California · Bar no. 173052 · Verify with the state bar
- BA, United States History · University of California at Berkeley (1991)
- JD, Litigation and Labor Law · University of California, Hastings College of Law (1994)
- Languages · English
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