Complex Litigation Attorneys

The Kawahito Law Group is a boutique firm serving the Greater Los Angeles and Southern California area, we represent an array of clients in complex, high-stakes litigation. Our clients range from Fortune 500 companies to celebrities, recording artists, movie production companies, real estate developers and individuals bringing claims on behalf of tens of thousands of others in complex consumer and employment class actions.

Our firm takes pride in our track record of results at trial, arbitration, appeals and mediation. Regardless of the case, we provide our clients with the legal experience and skill of a large firm, but with the personal attention and creativity only a small firm can offer. After years spent building a successful career at some of Los Angeles’ premier law firms, James Kawahito decided to pursue our vision of a modern law firm. Our experience encompasses a wide range of substantive areas, including intellectual property — representing plaintiffs and defendants in copyright, trademark and trade secrets matters — class actions — including consumer, false advertising, unfair business practices, employment and organic food mislabeling cases — general contract and commercial litigation, entertainment and real estate litigation.

Experienced Class Action Litigators

Our class action practice focuses primarily on consumer, employment, and civil rights matters. In this context, we have experience representing individual plaintiffs and have defended suits on behalf of Fortune 500 companies. Out litigators have successfully prosecuted numerous class action lawsuits in state and federal courts. Class-action suits can be an effective way to trigger company- or industry-wide policy change. Because unlawful policies or business may only affect individuals by a relatively small amount, class actions are often the only way to effect needed change, In connection with its class action practice, the lawyers at the Kawahito Law Group have obtained settlements valued in excess of $50 million on behalf of employees and consumers. Whatever your litigation needs, you can count on the Kawahito Law Group.

Serving Los Angeles County and Environs in Employment Law, Business Litigation and More

The Kawahito Law Group draws on years of experience in large LA law firms handling class actions and other litigation to provide effective representation across a variety of legal practice areas, including employment law, business litigation, real estate, consumer law and more. Below is a brief description of some of the firm’s main areas of practice. For help in any of these areas or any other legal dispute or area of legal need, contact the Kawahito Law Group at 310-746-5300.

Employment Law

If you are a worker with an employment law issue, we want to hear from you. Our firm handles cases involving unpaid overtime or issues with vacation and bonuses, as well as wrongful termination. If you are being mistreated at work, you are probably not the only one. With experience on both sides of class action litigation, we are well-equipped to investigate your workplace and seek justice for all affected employees, making sure you get the compensation to which you are entitled and forcing your employer to treat you right.

Business Litigation

Based on years of experience engaging in high-stakes and high-profile litigation on behalf of our clients, our firm is equipped to handle the most complex business and commercial litigation that comes our way. From sole proprietorships to Fortune 500 companies, our commercial litigation practice will work to resolve your business or corporate dispute with your immediate and long-term business interests in mind. We represent companies in the full range of business litigation, including breach of contract disputes, business torts, and shareholder and partnership disputes.

Entertainment Law

With a long history of practicing law in Los Angeles, the Kawahito Law Group has extensive experience with legal issues in the entertainment industries, including representing actors, writers, musicians, athletes, models and more in the film, television, video game, digital distribution and music industries. We advocate strongly for our clients while recognizing the importance of protecting your professional reputation and maintaining positive ongoing and future working relationships in the industry.

Real Estate

Our comprehensive real estate practice involves providing representation to owners, developers, architects, agents and other parties in the full range of real estate transactions and disputes, including purchase and sale, construction defect, property management and landlord-tenant matters, broker disputes, quiet title actions, and much more. With the capability to handle complex, multimillion dollar real estate disputes, you will find our lawyers to be a valuable resource in developing practical litigation strategies and risk management analysis, and crafting legal solutions that resolve your dispute in the most effective and efficient manner.

Consumer Law

California has strong laws in place, such as the Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA), to protect consumers from unfair and deceptive business practices such as false advertising, bait-and-switch routines, hidden fees in contracts, overcharges and other fraudulent acts. From local furniture stores to national retail chains and telecommunications companies, we have the knowledge, skills, experience and resources to hold companies accountable for their illegal acts, including mounting class action litigation against the most egregious repeat offenders.

Meeting client needs

As a boutique firm serving the greater Los Angeles and Southern California area, the Kawahito Law Group takes pride in its lawyers’ track record of results at trial, arbitration, appeals and mediation. Regardless of the case, we provide our clients with the legal experience and skill of a large firm, but with the personal attention and creativity only a small firm can offer.

Our employment lawyers at the Kawahito Law Group come from top tier universities and law schools, and the primary lawyer, James Kawahito, previously clerked for a Federal District Court Judge. Kawahito Law Group is prepared to take on any legal dispute and see it to a proper and effective resolution. Litigation is not always the first recourse in attempting to resolve a dispute, but it is often the most effective – and sometimes the only effective – course of action available. From pre-litigation strategic planning and risk management to representation at trial and through potential appeals, our lawyers provide practical advice and effective representation that gets results.

Our litigation practice includes representing consumers and others in a wide-range of disputes including real estate, entertainment, intellectual property, and contractual litigation. In these areas, the lawyers at Kawahito Law Group have represented clients ranging from mixed martial arts fighters to luxury hotel developers to multi-platinum music performers.

Contact Our Experienced Los Angeles Employment Lawyers

In connection with its class action practice, the lawyers at the Kawahito Law Group have obtained settlements valued in excess for $40 million on behalf of employees and consumers. Whatever your litigation needs, you can count on the Kawahito Law Group.

The Los Angeles employment lawyers at Kawahito have been on both sides of class actions and complex litigation and operate with a high-level of understanding of the intricacies involved. Our experience working in large law firms provides us with the sophistication and experience needed to take on the biggest defendants or the most complex matters. Clients know when they hire the Kawahito Law Group, they are getting the best of both worlds — the experience and knowledge of a big law firm and the personalized attention and quick action only a small firm can offer. We are here for you, to represent you, and to obtain justice and excellent results for you. Call our office to schedule a consultation, and find out how we can help you with your legal needs.