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Eli M. Kantor is an attorney in private practice in Beverly Hills, California. He represents both employees and employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, including cases involving wage and hour laws, class action wage and hour lawsuits, independent contractor status, wrongful discharge litigation, employment discrimination, sexual harassment, employee handbooks and personnel practices, NLRB representation elections, union contract negotiation and grievance/arbitration, entertainment law and immigration law.

Mr. Kantor received his B.A. Magna Cum Laude from U.C.L.A. in 1973 and his J.D. from Loyola Law School in 1976. He was a Trial Attorney at Region 21 of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from 1976 to 1980. Since 1981, Mr. Kantor has been in private practice specializing in Labor and Employment Law. As a former attorney for the government, and law professor, he has the insight necessary for achieving success. He has organized, conducted and been a keynote speaker at numerous seminars and continuing education programs about Labor and Employment Law. He has lectured at the UCLA Institute for Industrial Relations, and at UCLA Extension, and has achieved Martindale–Hubbell’s highest accolade: an AV rating.

He has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, Daily Variety and Business Week. He has written numerous articles on employment related topics. He is a member of the California State Bar and is also admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Central and Southern District of California, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Kantor is also a member of the Labor Law Sections of the America Bar, California Bar, Los Angeles County and Beverly Hills Bar Associations.

Testimonials

The Highest of recommendation

Posted by: Suzette, 2010-01-02

Client Review:

Eli Kantor is a excellent lawyer! Starting from the office staff to my overall experience. I was treated with respect and understanding of my situation. I must say he made a very horrible experience so much easier to deal with. He protected me and made me understand that what had happened was not my fault and could be dealt with in a respectable manner. I would highly recommend him in every situation that I thought someone needed a Lawyer i would recommend him first over anyone. He will be in my life as I continue either it being in use of his services or just to say a hello. He is very prompt too tell it like it is and have to compassion to explain why if you do not under stand why.

Review of Employee Agreement

Posted by: Brian, 2009-09-16

Client Review:

Wasn't a huge project by any means, but he was very helpful and got the job done quickly and professionally. Comes very highly recommended to me from other professionals our company works with.

Thank you for your Excellent Service

Posted by: a Construction Client, 2009-07-06

Client Review:

Eli is a very knowlelgable lawyer. He is very responsive and keeps you informed in the process of your case. He was sucessful to get our money in all lawsuits that he filed for us.

Thank you

Posted by: francisorr, 2008-07-24

Client Review:

Mr. Kantor performed in a very professional manner and was exceptionally excellent in taking depositions and also in settling the claim against us. We recommend his services.

Jerry Schumacher, General Manager

Posted by: jschumacher, 2008-04-28

Client Review:

During my 10 years with the organization, Eli has been our "Go To" guy. he has been our advocate with every State and Federal agency with which we have had any issue, including I.C.E.
Eli has also conducted Management Training, specifically Sexual Harassment, with our Senior Staff.

Eli has also been instumental with respect to Human Resources Policy & Procedures for the organization. His input in "Compliance" issues has saved the company many man-hours and enhanced our profitability.

Payroll/HR Manager

Posted by: Lisa, 2008-04-15

Client Review:

Although I've previously worked with Eli Kantor sporadically over the years, the past few years saw us facing some more in-depth issues. While each case was different all were handled quickly with a minimum of time on my part leaving me to handle other aspects of my job. Whether using him as a sounding board to help me prepare my own responses or providing information to so that he could prepare a formal rebuttal, Eli Kantor was helpful an knowledgeable.