Complex Litigation & Trial Lawyers

Experienced Advocates

Los Angeles | San Diego | Silicon Valley

We litigate complex, high-stakes cases in state and federal courts and arbitration forums, including business disputes, employment matters, catastrophic injury cases, and class actions. We help clients avoid litigation where possible. Where litigation is unavoidable, we guide our clients through the process with confidence and a high degree of success.

Recent Victories

Leading the charge in tenant security-deposit class litigation, Jimmie Davis Parker settles class action for $4.75 million in total recovery.

Robinson Markevitch & Parker partner Jimmie Davis Parker represented a class of former tenants of Willmark Communities, alleging that their security deposits were improperly withheld in violation of law. After extensive litigation, the case settled for total relief to the class valued at $4.75 million. Parker, et al. v. Willmark Communities, Inc., et al., San […]

Robinson Markevitch & Parker partners reach landmark $12.5 million settlement in a security deposit class action.

After five years of litigation and extensive negotiations, Robinson Markevitch & Parker partners Jimmie Davis Parker and Damion Robinson reached a $12.5 million settlement on behalf of more than 30,000 California tenants. The settlement resolves claims that GHP Management Corporation, one of the largest landlords in Southern California, improperly withheld tenants’ security deposits. Class members […]

Jimmie Davis Parker negotiates $9.8 million class action settlement for 80,000 California renters

Robinson Markevitch & Parker partner Jimmie Davis Parker, as counsel to a putative class of over 80,000 renters, reached a $9.8 million settlement with MG Properties, a major California landlord. The renters alleged that MG Properties improperly withheld tenant security deposits and charged unlawful late fees. The case settled after lengthy litigation for $4.8 million […]

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Practice Areas

Full-service California litigation boutique.

Entertainment and Technology

We represent entrepreneurs, emerging companies, and artists in business and IP negotiations and disputes. We have broad range experience in entertainment and technology matters, including financing, joint ventures, and IP litigation.

Catastrophic Injury and Mass Torts

Our partners have decades of experience litigating catastrophic injury and product liability cases. Our attorneys have a demonstrated record of success in large and complex cases, including mass-torts

Whistleblower and False Claims

We represent whistleblowers at all stages from reporting to litigation including working with law enforcement. Our attorneys handle sensitive and newsworthy whistleblower cases, including False Claims Act and retaliation claims.”

Labor and Employment

We represent employees and companies in labor and employment matters including discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination, and unpaid wages. Our attorneys are experienced and adept at navigating California’s intricate employment laws to maximize our clients’ success in the courtroom and at the negotiating table.

Tenants' Rights Class Actions

We champion the rights of consumers and tenants in prosecution class actions. Our partners have successfully prosecuted cutting-edge class actions on behalf of tens of thousands of California tenants.

Business Law

We represent companies, investors, and executives in “bet the company” business litigation, including contract disputes, shareholder litigation, and executive compensation cases.

Labor and Employment

Whistleblower and False Claims

Catastrophic Injury and Mass Torts

Entertainment and Technology

Mediation Services

Skilled neutral mediation services led by Kevin R. Allen, a seasoned trial attorney with over 20 years of complex litigation experience on both sides. Mediation offers a confidential, cost-effective alternative to trial for employment disputes, wage and hour class/PAGA actions, business conflicts, real estate matters, and other civil litigation. In-person or virtual sessions available.