Eric B. Kingsley is a partner at Kingsley Szamet Employment Lawyers in Los Angeles and one of California's most respected employment law attorneys. With over 29 years of experience exclusively representing employees, Mr. Kingsley has successfully handled more than 150 class actions and numerous individual cases in state and federal courts throughout California. His firm has helped recover over $300 million in verdicts and settlements for workers in wage-and-hour, discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination matters.

Record of Achievement and Practice Focus

Mr. Kingsley is recognized for his deep expertise in wage and hour class actions, including claims involving unpaid wages, overtime violations, and missed meal and rest breaks. He also represents employees in cases of wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and retaliation. His leadership in these complex cases has shaped California employment law and contributed to major policy reforms protecting workers' rights.

Professional Recognition and Awards

Mr. Kingsley's excellence and integrity have earned him consistent peer recognition:

• AV Preeminent® Rating, Martindale-Hubbell - Highest ethical standards and professional excellence
• Consumer Attorneys of California Presidential Award of Merit (2024)
• Selected for the "Best In Law" Award (2025-2026)
• Selected to Super Lawyers (2009–2010, 2012–2026)
• Top 100 Labor & Employment Settlements in California

These distinctions reflect his reputation for skill, ethics, and results in employment law.

Firm Verdict & Settlement Results

• $44,000,000 settlement for misclassified stock brokers
• $11,000,000 settlement for misclassified managers & assistant managers
• $8,500,000 settlement for meal and rest break violations
• $7,200,000 settlement for denied meal and rest breaks
• $6,500,000 settlement denied meal/rest breaks & unpaid wages
• $5,500,000 settlement denied meal/rest breaks

Thought Leadership and Publications

Beyond his litigation practice, Eric Kingsley is a speaker at employment law seminars and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs. He has authored numerous appellate briefs and contributed articles to the Daily Journal and Law 360 on evolving issues in California employment law. His insights are widely cited by colleagues, bar associations, and media covering workplace rights.

Community Commitment and Philanthropy

Mr. Kingsley is deeply committed to expanding access to justice. Through class action settlements, his firm has directed over $1 million to nonprofit organizations such as Bet Tzedek Legal Services and California Rural Legal Assistance, which provide free legal services to low-income Californians. He also advises nonprofit organizations such as Valley Beth shalom and the anti-defamation league on employment compliance and governance.

Credentials

Eric Kingsley brings a strong academic foundation and extensive legal qualifications to every case. With admissions to practice in courts throughout California and active membership in leading professional organizations, Eric Kingsley is well-positioned to provide exceptional legal representation.

Education

• J.D., Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
• B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara

Admissions:

• California State Courts
• U.S. District Court, Central District of California
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

Professional Memberships

• California Bar Association  
• Consumer Attorneys of California
• Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
• California Employment Lawyers Association  

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