Lazear Arthur W - Oakland, CA

Tireless Advocacy for California Workers

For more than four decades, Arthur W. Lazear has stood at the forefront of employment law, championing the rights of employees against corporate overreach. Inspired by his father, an immigrant janitor who worked nights to build a better life, Mr. Lazear built his legal career on the conviction that every worker deserves dignity, fair treatment, and lawful compensation. Beginning his practice in the trenches of labor relations, he successfully conducted more than one hundred labor arbitrations representing communications workers, steelworkers, janitors, and public sector employees. If you need an employment attorney who combines deep historical knowledge with proven courtroom tenacity, Arthur W. Lazear delivers formidable representation.

Comprehensive Employment and Labor Law Practice

Throughout his career at Lazear Mack LLP and in prior partnerships, Mr. Lazear has litigated high-stakes disputes at every level of the judiciary, including the California Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Individuals and groups who need to hire an employment and labor lawyer turn to his Oakland office for authoritative guidance across vital areas:

• Wage and Hour Class Actions: Representing thousands of employees in class action lawsuits involving unpaid overtime, mandatory off-the-clock work, missed rest and meal breaks, and unlawful commission deductions. As seasoned wage and hour lawyers, the firm has taken on major national retailers and financial institutions.
• Wrongful Termination: When an employee is unlawfully dismissed in retaliation for whistleblowing, asserting statutory rights, or refusing to engage in illegal practices, working with experienced wrongful termination lawyers is crucial to recover lost income, benefits, and statutory damages.
• Workplace Discrimination: Defending employees against systemic bias based on race, age, gender, national origin, and disability under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title VII. Dedicated workplace discrimination lawyers build rigorous evidential records to hold employers accountable.
• Sexual Harassment: Providing compassionate yet assertive representation for victims of hostile work environments, quid pro quo demands, and managerial harassment. As steadfast harassment lawyers, the firm ensures workplace dignity is vigorously defended.
• Executive Severance and Contract Disputes: Acting as skilled contract lawyers and business litigation lawyers, the practice advises professionals on non-competition restrictions, executive compensation agreements, and trade secret claims.

Landmark Precedent and Academic Influence

Arthur W. Lazear has shaped the trajectory of California labor jurisprudence. His legal arguments have established crucial standards in wage calculation, class action certification, and employee protections, with appellate briefs that are studied as teaching materials in premier law schools. A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, and the UC Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall), Mr. Lazear blends scholarly rigor with practical courtroom strategy. He has been selected to Super Lawyers, maintains active membership in the California Employment Lawyers Association, and is a committed member of the Consumer Attorneys of California.

Client-Focused Representation in Downtown Oakland

Located in the heart of downtown Oakland at 436 14th Street, the practice provides accessible legal counsel for workers and professionals across Alameda County, Contra Costa County, and the broader San Francisco Bay Area. Consultations on contingency fee cases are provided at no charge, ensuring that employees can seek justice without upfront financial barriers. With flexible payment options including major credit cards and structured contingency arrangements, Arthur W. Lazear remains dedicated to leveling the playing field for California workforce.