Margery N. Somers
Margery Somers
Los Angeles
California (CA)
Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
Personal Injury Plaintiff: General
Civil Rights/First Amendment
Profile
Ms. Somers has established a formidable record of success in mediating settlements regarding employment and civil rights disputes both prelitigation and after litigation has ensued. After almost two decades of advocacy, Ms. Somers is recognized as specializing in employment law and handling wrongful termination and cases dealing with discrimination and harassment because of gender, race, age, pregnancy and disability.
After graduating from UCLA Ms. Somers received both a Ph.D and a Law degree wherein she became a zealous advocate for the disabled in that she is hearing-impaired herself. Ms. Somers has litigated cases successfully for employees that are hearing-impaired, mentally challenged and have Tourette's Syndrome or other disorders whcih are often difficult to accommodate in the workplace. Having a deaf sister , a deaf mother and being hearing-impaired herself (which requires her to wear hearing aids proudly!), Ms. Somers exhibits empathic understanding of those who deal with disabilities and social stigmas in the workplace. Further, Ms. Somers also works with pregnancy discrimination and leave issues.
Ms. Somers speaks to advocacy groups, promotes legal education and community awareness regarding workplace legal issues and accommodation updates. Publications in legal journals and other publications are a part of Ms. Somers background as well. Additionally Ms. Somers represents high-level executives in contract disputes and other workplace issues focusing her attention on disfusing often senstive situations.
Selected To
Southern California Super Lawyers 2012
Southern California Super Lawyers 2006
Southern California Super Lawyers 2005
Southern California Rising Stars 2004
About Margery Somers
Admitted: 1994, California
Professional Webpage: www.amglaw.com/bio/MargerySomers.asp
Honors and Awards:
- Ms. Somers was selected as a Rising Star in 2004 and thereafter A California Super Lawyer in 2005 and 2006. In 2011 she achieved a Superb Rating by Avvo of 9.4. Additionally Ms. Somers is often selected to speak at legal meetings and community advocacy group seminars., Super Lawyers/Avvo Rating, Super Lawyers/Avvo Rating
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Ph.D in Education from USC related to special needs, counseling and accommodation requests.
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Bar participation in professional meetings, seminars, special groups and lectures. Ms. Somers has been instrumental in a local womens lawyers group promoting mentorship, discussion and camaraderie among female lawyers.
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Ms. Somers volunteers at AIDS Los Angeles yearly during their annual event raising awareness and educating participants as to the needs of AIDS patients and their families.
Verdicts and Settlements:
- Ms. Somers executes approximately 30 confidential settlements annually from small amounts to well over a million dollars per settlement. Although many employees assert wrongful termination claims and thus secure settlements which bridge their financial needs until they retain new employment, some employees separate for other reasons requiring stock and retirement analysis.
Newsletters:
- Our website has current cases as well as updates regarding legal issues. Ms. Somers profile as well as the other attorneys are highlighted and contact information is listed., Firm Newsletter, Employment Law/Employees Rights
Educational Background:
- Ms. Somers graduated from UCLA, received a Masters Degree and teaching credential from USC and a PhD from USC as well. After working in education for over two decades, Ms. Somers realized her dream of becoming an attorney having gone to Whittier Law School and graduating in 1994. She has been practicing law for almost 2 decades and continually upgrades her skills and knowledge by taking and participating in seminars, coursework and readings.
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