Jonathon Kaplan

Jonathon Kaplan is a preeminent trial attorney in Los Angeles, recognized for his extensive experience in handling complex legal disputes. His practice encompasses a wide range of areas, including civil interests, 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. Jonathon has achieved numerous successful verdicts, establishing a formidable reputation in the legal community.

Jonathon began his legal career at the Los Angeles firm of Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP in 1990, where he quickly rose to the position of equity partner. In 2002, he founded Kaplan Lee LLP, which is now known as Kaplan Weiss LLP. His firm is well-known for its readiness to take cases to trial to secure the best outcomes for clients.

As an appellate counsel, Jonathon has contributed to several published California opinions that have shaped legal precedents in his practice areas. His professional excellence is reflected in his AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell, a testament to his judicial skills and ethics.

Jonathon's achievements have been recognized by the legal community, including being named one of the top 20 lawyers under 40 by The Daily Journal and consistently being listed among Southern California's "Super Lawyers." He is also a frequent speaker and lecturer on various legal topics and has served as a court-appointed volunteer arbitrator, mediator, and temporary judge in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Additionally, he has lectured on employment law at professional conferences and taught forensic psychiatry at a leading Los Angeles medical school.