Jonathon Kaplan

Kaplan Weiss LLP

34 years of experience

California, District of Columbia

Jonathon Kaplan is one of the state’s top trial lawyers, having tried dozens of significant cases involving civil rights, employment claims, wage and overtime matters, discrimination, harassment, hostile work environment, FEHA, Equal Pay Act, personal injury, product liability, consumer claims, fraud claims and business disputes. He has obtained an overwhelming number of highly successful verdicts for his clients. Jon has served as appellate counsel on many cases, resulting in published California opinions and establishing law in his areas of practice. Based on his winning track record, opposing lawyers know Jon and his law firm, Kaplan Weiss LLP, are ready, willing and able to go to trial in order to obtain the absolute best results for our clients. Jon started his legal career with the Los Angeles law firm of Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP in 1990. There, he quickly distinguished himself, rising to the level of equity partner in that firm. In 2002, he founded Kaplan Lee LLP, which later changed its name to Kaplan Weiss LLP. Jon maintains an AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the preeminent peer review rating for attorneys’ legal skills and ethics. In recognition of his professional accomplishments, Jon was named one of the State’s top 20 lawyers under the age of 40 by California’s leading legal newspaper, The Daily Journal. He has also been consistently named one of Southern California’s “Super Lawyers,” an honor bestowed upon a select group of elite lawyers who have achieved the highest degree of peer recognition and achievement. Jon is a frequent speaker and lecturer on a wide variety of legal subjects. He has spoken on employment law matters at professional conferences and lectured in forensic psychiatry for a fellowship program at a Los Angeles top medical school. He has served as a court-appointed volunteer arbitrator, mediator and temporary judge of the Los Angeles County Superior Court.

Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free Case Evaluation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
California
Since 1990
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written
  • Russian:
    Spoken, Written
  • Spanish:
    Spoken

Partner
Kaplan Weiss LLP
2001 –

Current

This firm was known as Kaplan Lee LLP until January, 2014 when it adopted its current name.
Associate, Partner
Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP
1990 –

2001

This firm was formerly known as Lewis, D’Amato, Brisbois & Bisgaard LLP
Duke University Law School
LL.M.

1990

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Duke University School of Law
J.D.

1990

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Emory University
B.A.

1987

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AV-Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Martindale-Hubbell provides the most widely recognized peer review ratings for attorneys’ legal skills and ethics. An AV-rating is its highest rating and signifies preeminence in the profession.
Top Rated Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. This selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.
Top 20 Under 40
The Daily Journal
2001
California’s leading legal newspaper named Jonathon Kaplan one of the top 20 lawyers under 40 in 2001, identifying him as one of the leaders in the profession.
District of Columbia Bar

Member
Current
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California State Bar

&nbsp# 150838

Member
1990 –
Current
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Articles & Publications
Get Ready for 2015 Employment Law Changes
KACPA Journal
2014
Websites & Blogs

Website
Jonathon Kaplan’s Website Profile
Website
Kaplan Weiss LLP Website
Blog
Kaplan Weiss LLP

Kaplan Weiss LLP
Los Angeles Office
355 S Grand Ave
#2450
Los Angeles, CA 90071
US
Telephone: (213) 553-4550
Fax: (213) 553-4590
Monday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM – 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM – 4 AM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Free Consultation
Jonathon Kaplan

(213) 553-4550