Los Angeles Attorney Jonathon Kaplan, founder of Kaplan Weiss LLP, is a full-service, employment and civil rights law firm. The firm provides effective representation to clients who suffered workplace discrimination, work harassment, wrongful termination, race discrimination, or civil rights violations. Jon places a premium on industry knowledge and strives to make himself readily available to his clients.
Early on in his legal career, after graduating from top-rated Duke Law School, Jon quickly rose in the ranks to become equity partner with the prominent law firm Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP in 1990, which was a testament to his work ethic, passion for the law, and results for his clients. He and his business partner, Yitz Weiss, specialize in representing employment law and civil rights matters.
Top trial lawyer with results you can count count on. Having tried dozens of significant jury and non-jury cases involving employment law matters such as workplace discrimination and harassment. He prides himself on his ability to provide the most honest and effective legal representation, and as a result of his commitment to his clients, his firm has earned a winning track record. Opposing lawyers know that Kaplan Weiss LLP is ready, willing and able take their case to trial in order to obtain the absolute best results for their clients. No fees unless successful.
Bar Admissions
State Bar of California, 1990
U.S. District Court, all districts of California, 1990
District of Columbia Bar, 1990
Education
LL.M., Duke University of Law School, 1990
J.D, Duke University Law School, 1990
B.A., Emory University, 1987
Professional Activities
Volunteer Mediator, Arbitrator and Judge Pro Tem, Los Angeles County Superior Court
Mediator and Arbitrator, Alternative Resolution Centers
Representative Civic and Charitable Organizations
Board of Directors, Aids Healthcare Foundation
Future Forum, Board of Visitors, Duke University Law School
Board of Governors, Emory University
Board Member and Vice President, Greater Griffith Park Neighborhood Council