Jonathon Kaplan

Jonathon Kaplan is a preeminent trial lawyer in Glendale, California, with extensive experience in handling significant cases across various practice areas, including civil rights, employment claims, wage and overtime matters, discrimination, harassment, hostile work environment, FEHA, Equal Pay Act, personal injury, product liability, consumer claims, fraud claims, and business disputes. His impressive track record in trials has earned him a reputation for achieving highly successful verdicts.

Jon began his legal career at the Los Angeles firm of Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP in 1990, where he quickly advanced to equity partner. In 2002, he founded Kaplan Lee LLP, which later became Kaplan Weiss LLP. He holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, indicating the highest level of peer recognition for legal skills and ethics.

Kaplan has made significant contributions as appellate counsel, leading to published California opinions that have shaped the legal landscape in his fields of practice. His peers and opposing counsel recognize him for his readiness to pursue trial to secure the best outcomes for clients.

Jon has been consistently honored as one of Southern California's “Super Lawyers,” reflecting his elite status in the legal community. He was also named one of the state's top 20 lawyers under 40 by The Daily Journal.

In addition to his legal practice, Jon is an active speaker and lecturer on diverse legal topics. He has presented on employment law at professional conferences and provided lectures in forensic psychiatry for a fellowship program at a prestigious Los Angeles medical school. Moreover, he has served the Los Angeles County Superior Court as a court-appointed volunteer arbitrator, mediator, and temporary judge.