Hadsell Stormer Renick & Dai LLP - Pasadena, CA
Hadsell Stormer Renick and Dai LLP is a nationally celebrated civil rights and employment litigation powerhouse in Pasadena, having recovered over one billion dollars for mistreated workers, consumers, and victims of injustice across California and worldwide since 1991.
Nationally Renowned Civil Rights and Employment Litigators in Pasadena
When corporate employers, government agencies, or powerful institutions abuse their authority, workers and individuals need advocates who possess the courtroom strength to fight back and win. Established in 1991 by veteran trial lawyers Barbara Hadsell and Dan Stormer, Hadsell Stormer Renick and Dai LLP has grown into one of the most prominent, respected, and successful plaintiff law firms in the United States. Operating from historic Old Pasadena on North Fair Oaks Avenue, the firm has fearlessly taken on the largest corporations, police departments, and multinational entities, recovering more than one billion dollars in landmark settlements and jury verdicts.
The firm's attorneys do not merely practice law; they shape legal precedents. Partners Dan Stormer, Randy Renick, and Cornelia Dai have argued before the California Supreme Court and the United States Supreme Court, establishing foundational civil rights protections. Notable victories include a massive $233 million settlement in the Walt Disney Company living wage class action, a groundbreaking $5.1 million jury verdict in the Chinese Daily News wage and hour trial, and the historic Doe v. Unocal human rights case. When you hire an attorney from Hadsell Stormer Renick and Dai LLP, adversaries know they face litigators who are completely prepared to go to trial.
Championing Employee Rights and Social Justice
From systemic corporate wage theft to egregious workplace discrimination, the firm provides aggressive, compassionate representation for individuals and collective groups. As distinguished employment and labor lawyers, the firm's practice encompasses:
- Workplace Discrimination and Retaliation: Vigorously prosecuting claims under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and Title VII for unlawful discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, religion, and national origin.
- Sexual Harassment: Holding abusive employers and supervisors accountable for toxic hostile work environments, quid pro quo demands, sexual assault, and retaliation against victims.
- Wrongful Termination: Defending employees who have been unlawfully fired for whistleblowing, asserting workplace safety rights, taking medical leave, or opposing corporate wrongdoing.
- Wage and Hour Class Actions: Litigating high-stakes collective actions for unpaid overtime, off-the-clock work, minimum wage violations, meal and rest break denials, and unlawful independent contractor misclassification.
- Civil Rights and Police Misconduct: Demanding justice for victims of excessive force, unlawful shootings, illegal detention, prisoner abuse, and constitutional violations committed by law enforcement agencies.
- Consumer Protection and Housing Rights: Challenging predatory corporate practices, anti-tenant harassment, and unfair business schemes on behalf of vulnerable communities.
Peerless Peer Recognition and Industry Accolades
The firm has consistently been honored as a Tier 1 Best Law Firm by U.S. News - Best Lawyers and earned top Band 1 rankings from Chambers USA. Furthermore, its partners hold Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent ratings and regular listings in Super Lawyers and Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment Lawyers. With multilingual capabilities in English, Spanish, and Mandarin, the legal team ensures that diverse workers receive dedicated, accessible legal support throughout every stage of litigation.
Tenacious Advocacy on Contingency
Access to justice should never depend on personal wealth. Hadsell Stormer Renick and Dai LLP handles employment and civil rights cases primarily on a contingency-fee basis, ensuring that clients pay zero upfront fees or litigation expenses unless the firm secures a financial recovery. If you need an attorney urgently after experiencing unfair workplace treatment or severe civil rights violations, you can consult a lawyer at the firm for an in-depth case evaluation and find a lawyer prepared to champion your fundamental rights with fierce determination.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the heart of the historic Old Pasadena district, just two blocks north of Colorado Boulevard [1.2.7].
Building Location
This is a two-story historic commercial structure built in 1924, known as the Marine Building. It features early California Craftsman design elements and is situated near popular local dining spots such as Il Fornaio, Pez Coastal Kitchen, and Tibet Nepal House.
Parking Details
A gated on-site surface parking lot is situated behind the building. Visitors can also find metered street-level parking along North Fair Oaks Avenue or park in the nearby public structure at 171 North Raymond Avenue which offers the first 90 minutes free.
Public Transit
Served by LA Metro A Line (Pasadena); nearest stop is at Memorial Park Station.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main front entrance on North Fair Oaks Avenue and go up the stairs to the second floor where you will find the offices in Suite 204.