Patricio T. D. Barrera

Practice areas

Employment Litigation: Plaintiff, Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Class Actions, Employment Discrimination, Employment Law – Employer, Retaliation, Wrongful Termination

Pat Barrera, an accomplished trial attorney, specializes in handling cases related to employment law. With a remarkable record of two decades’ inclusion in Super Lawyers, Pat takes immense pride in dedicating his legal practice to championing justice for diligent individuals, safeguarding them from any forms of misconduct. From 2017 up until the closure of courts due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Pat secured triumphs in four jury trials for his clients, an impressive three of which resulted in punitive damages awards. Furthermore, he achieved favorable outcomes in arbitration proceedings on behalf of his clients.

A distinguished member of exclusive legal organizations, Pat is part of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an invite-only association for attorneys who have successfully litigated a significant number of civil cases to verdict. He also holds membership in the National Trial Lawyers Top 100, the California Employment Lawyers Association (CELA), and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a testament to his history of procuring million-dollar settlements for plaintiff clients through tried cases or settlements. Pat’s meticulous case selection process ensures that he cultivates strong personal connections with his clients, resulting in superior outcomes in their legal matters.

Mr. Barrera earned his law degree from the University of Texas School of Law in 1990 and honed his skills through comprehensive training at a prominent law firm before establishing his own practice. Holding licenses to practice law in California and Texas, along with authorization to appear before the United States District Courts for the Central and Southern Districts of California, Pat is an esteemed member of the State Bar of California and the State Bar of Texas. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Pat’s firm, Barrera & Associates, operates from its law offices located in Los Angeles (El Segundo), California.