Outstanding California Trial Attorney, Excellent Mediator, Successful Track Record
Ms. Newman Avila brings extensive employment law experience to her clients. For the past decade, Ms. Newman Avila has focused on employment law, litigating hundreds of FEHA, PAGA and Class Action matters for both Plaintiffs and Defendants in courts throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties, including the Courts of Appeal. She is admitted to the California Bar and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
When not otherwise preoccupied with the practice of law, Ms. Newman Avila enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, and swimming.
Reviews
What People Are Saying About Melissa Newman Avila, Esq.
”I absolutely trust this law firm to with employment law cases. I have had the pleasure of personally working with Melissa Newman Avila. She was trustworthy, responsive, resourceful, and aggressive. She listened and delivered to maximum satisfaction. I appreciate her and the importance she placed on me as a client. She will always be the Attorney I refer to my family and friends. Her team is fearless and aggressive always for the best outcome. Melissa, I appreciate you and I am grateful for you. “
Goodyear, AZ
“She was more than helpful. Helped me feel comfortable with my situation and took some stress off of me. I definitely recommend her!”
Los Angeles, CA
“Melissa is an intelligent, compassionate lawyer. Working with her, it's obvious she has a lot of expertise in her field. She helped me take care of a difficult work situation and actually made it an easy, stress-free experience.
Melissa also had excellent communication. She would constantly keep me updated regarding the matter at hand, but also check in to see how I was feeling. It was an amazing experience working with her.
I would highly recommend Melissa.”
Burbank, CA
“Thanks yelp for grabbing my attention to Melissa Newman. All of her reviews were spot on! She was very fast on her follow up and very knowledgeable on CA work place laws. Sent her my documents last night and by 7am the next morning she had what I needed. I highly recommend Melissa. I will recommend her to my colleagues.”
Los Angeles, CA
“I had an excellent experience working with Melissa on a matter with my former employer. She was thorough, professional, ethical and, importantly, listened to what my priorities were. She was very responsive, communicative, patient and knowledgable in the field of employment rights. She helped me to quickly resolve a financial matter in my favor, provided valuable education and legal advice along the way, and worked diligently to resolve another more challenging matter related to a separation agreement. I am pleased with the resolution and the fee. Above all, I am grateful to have had Melissa handling all communications and negotiating on my behalf, so that I didn't have to deal with that difficult situation directly. I highly recommend her!”
Los Angeles, CA
“Melissa is great! She's very responsive and service oriented. She's also very knowledgeable in her area of expertise.
I was in a tight squeeze with a short timeframe to get help. Melissa helped me make sense of the situation and within a day, I felt like I understood the legal situation, and we had a clear strategy.
Thanks Melissa!”
Carlsbad, CA
“Melissa is a sharp and dedicated attorney who gets the job done. She and I worked as associates for several years, and I had the opportunity to see her skills in action. Most importantly, she cares about people and justice and brings that passion to her work.”
Newport, CA
“Melissa is a strong litigator and passionate advocate for her clients, with extensive experience on both plaintiff and defense sides which gives her unique perspective and the ability to successfully negotiate. She is a team player and passionate mentor and it has been a pleasure to work with her.”
Los Angeles, CA
“Melissa is an outstanding, ethical, and deeply dedicated attorney. She is a fierce advocate and a highly skilled trial lawyer. Her commitment to justice, combined with her sharp legal acumen and unwavering professionalism, makes her an exceptional attorney both in and outside the courtroom. I would recommend Melissa without hesitation.”
San Diego, CA
