Wilmer J. Harris

Practice areas

Employment & Labor: Employee, Civil Rights

Focus areas

Americans with Disabilities Act, Disability, Discrimination, Employment Law – Employee, Police Misconduct, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower

Wilmer J. Harris serves as a partner at the esteemed law firm Schonbrun Seplow Harris Hoffman & Zeldes, LLP, which is situated in South Pasadena, California. His primary professional focus revolves around matters pertaining to civil rights, where he passionately advocates for the rights of individuals who have faced discrimination, retaliation, and harassment within the workplace. He is equally dedicated to championing the causes of those who have suffered injuries due to the negligence of others.

Notably, Mr. Harris boasts an impressive track record, having achieved victories in a multitude of qui tam and civil rights claims that have resulted in settlements and judgments exceeding $1 million. In wage and hour class action cases, he has achieved a series of significant multimillion-dollar settlements. His dedication to his clients is underscored by his empathy and unwavering commitment.

Having earned his bachelor’s degree in economics with distinction from Stanford University, Mr. Harris furthered his education at the University of California Los Angeles School of Law, earning his Juris Doctor degree in 1990. During his time in law school, he was recognized for his outstanding performance by being inducted into the Order of the Coif, actively participating in moot court, and receiving American Jurisprudence Awards in Evidence.

Since 1994, Mr. Harris has been an integral part of Schonbrun Seplow Harris Hoffman & Zeldes, LLP, dedicating himself exclusively to cases related to employment law and civil rights. He regularly imparts his expertise by delivering lectures on pertinent employment law topics at renowned legal associations such as The State Bar of California, the California Employment Lawyers Association, and the Los Angeles County Bar Association.

His involvement in the legal community is extensive, with memberships in prominent associations including:

• The California Employment Lawyers Association
• The Labor & Employment Section of the State Bar of California
• The National Employment Lawyers Association
• The Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
• The Los Angeles County Bar Association
• John M. Langston Bar Association

Mr. Harris also serves on the board of directors for the Disability Rights Legal Center. His exceptional contributions to the legal field have garnered recognition, including a nomination for Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles and a top-notch 10/10 rating on Avvo. Additionally, he has earned numerous five-star ratings from his satisfied clients.