Moore Ruddell LLP - Torrance, CA

Elite Trial Pedigree and Employment Litigation in Torrance, California

When high-stakes legal disputes jeopardize your livelihood or business enterprise, having trial-tested advocates with national firm experience is invaluable. Moore Ruddell LLP, located on Hawthorne Boulevard in Torrance, brings big-firm litigation firepower with the personalized attention of a boutique practice. Founded in 2018 by partners Bonnie Moore and Howard Ruddell, the firm represents both aggrieved employees and business entities across California in intricate civil litigation matters. Bonnie Moore, a former partner at Faegre Baker Daniels and alumnus of Latham and Watkins and Bird Marella, alongside Howard Ruddell, an Am Law 100 veteran, established the firm to provide aggressive, cost-effective advocacy that holds corporate wrongdoers accountable while empowering clients every step of the way.

Comprehensive Employee Rights and Workplace Harassment Defense

California employment laws are designed to shield workers from predatory behavior, discrimination, and unlawful wage practices. Moore Ruddell LLP handles sensitive and high-profile workplace disputes with meticulous preparation and fearless advocacy. Key employment practice areas include:

• Severe sexual harassment, hostile work environments, and executive misconduct
• Workplace discrimination based on gender, race, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and age
• Unlawful retaliation against employees who report illegal conduct or exercise statutory rights
• Wrongful termination claims and constructive discharge in violation of public policy
• Wage and hour violations, unpaid overtime, minimum wage shortfalls, and off-the-clock work
• Meal and rest break violations, statutory penalty enforcement, and PAGA claims
• Misclassification of workers as independent contractors or exempt executive employees
• Executive severance package negotiation and employment agreement disputes

Sophisticated Commercial and Intellectual Property Litigation

Beyond individual worker representation, Moore Ruddell LLP provides exceptional business and intellectual property litigation counsel to corporate and individual clients. The firm leverages extensive trial experience in California state and federal courts to resolve high-stakes commercial disputes, including:

• Complex contract litigation, partnership disputes, and breach of fiduciary duty
• Trade secret misappropriation and enforcement of non-disclosure agreements
• Trademark and copyright infringement disputes, unfair competition, and commercial torts
• Defamation, trade libel, and reputational protection claims for individuals and businesses
• Commercial real estate and contract disputes affecting California operations

Recognized Trial Success and Collaborative Advocacy

The attorneys at Moore Ruddell LLP have earned consistent industry accolades, including selections to Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Rising Stars, and Best Lawyers in America. Clients benefit from a collaborative philosophy where attorneys remain in constant contact, demystifying legal complexities and developing bespoke strategies. Whether negotiating favorable pre-litigation settlements or taking complex cases before civil juries, the firm has secured multimillion-dollar recoveries and defense judgments for its clients.

Schedule a Free Initial Consultation with Moore Ruddell LLP

Whether you need to hire an employment lawyer in Torrance after being wrongfully terminated or require strategic counsel for a business conflict, Moore Ruddell LLP is ready to fight for you. The firm provides bilingual services in English and Spanish and offers confidential initial consultations. Contact our Torrance office today to evaluate your case with an experienced trial attorney.