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NELA is a national professional organization of attorneys who represent employees in employment law cases. Founded in 1985, the purpose of the organization is to advance employee rights and serves lawyers who advocate for equality and justice in the American workplace.


Membership in NELA is open to any lawyer who specializes in employment law on behalf of employees. NELA does not operate a “lawyer referral service.” We do not screen lawyers for ability or background, and therefore this service should not be considered a “recommendation.” Rather, we are simply trying to provide a public service by helping individuals such as you find the legal assistance they need to resolve their employment problems.

We strongly urge you to spend some time in your search for an attorney, and to choose the one who is right for you. Please be aware that NELA attorneys are not obligated to accept referrals, and always reserve the right to decline to accept a case. When selecting an attorney, it is important that you discuss all fees in advance and obtain a written fee agreement. This includes fees for the initial consultation as well as subsequent services. Each lawyer sets his or her own fees, and these may vary within a geographical area.

Our allied partner, Interfaith Worker Justice, has launched a website for workers www.canmybossdothat.com. Can My Boss Do That?" answers the questions many workers are asking. There are special sections devoted to the rights of union workers, workplace safety, protections for military personnel when they return to work and much more. The web site contains a wealth of information, is user-friendly and easy to understand.

We hope this information has been helpful and we wish you a satisfactory outcome to your employment problem.

Copying or other use of the information on this site for anything other than personal, non-commercial purposes is strictly prohibited.

In order to provide users with the best results, this directory is searchable by state and area of concentration.

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In the Search Results, click on the name for more information, including areas of concentration, phone number, email address, and address.

Please note this is not a complete list of lawyers in your area. Members have paid a fee to have a listing in this directory. You may also request a list of members in your state, if available, by sending a self addressed, stamped envelope to:

National Employment Lawyers Association
Attorney Listing
2201 Broadway
Suite 2201
Oakland, CA 94612

Copying or other use of the information on this site for anything other than personal, non-commercial purposes is strictly prohibited.

DISCLAIMER: The National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) does not operate a lawyer referral service, nor does NELA provide legal advice. In addition, NELA is not responsible for any attorney's advice that you receive from anyone you may contact from this site. As laws vary from state to state and are constantly changing, only a lawyer can provide you with specific advice pertaining to your situation. By using this site (www.nela.org or exchange.nela.org) you are agreeing that under no circumstances will the association (NELA), its affiliates or any lawyer listed on this site be responsible for (1) any information contained on or omitted from the site, and (2) any person's reliance on any such information, whether or not the information is correct, current or complete and the consequences of any action you or any other person takes or fails to take, whether or not based on information provided by or as a result of the use of this site. NELA also is not responsible for (1) any person's satisfaction with any lawyer, whether relating to the lawyer's competence, diligence, or otherwise, (2) the results of any advice given by or representation from any lawyer, or (3) the failure or refusal of any attorney to respond or consult you.