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Brittany McCarthy, Employment Attorney in San Diego, California

focused on Employment and Litigation

San Diego, CA

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Brittany McCarthy is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Based in
San Diego, CALIFORNIA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Employment · Litigation
  • Handles Employment and Litigation matters from San Diego, CALIFORNIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management (2026).

About Brittany McCarthy: Brittany McCarthy is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Brittany takes on

Brittany concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Brittany handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in San Diego, California

Brittany takes employment matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brittany agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in San Diego, California

Brittany takes litigation matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brittany agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Brittany McCarthy — employment lawyer in San Diego

Brittany McCarthy is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Brittany McCarthy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment.

Brittany, who practices law in San Diego, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brittany is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

How Brittany handles employment matters

Brittany McCarthy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Brittany, who practices law in San Diego, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brittany is held by other top lawyers in the…

The kind of cases Brittany takes

Brittany reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in San Diego and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of San Diego

    J.D. · 2012

Brittany studied at J.D. in University of San Diego.

Law school and academic background

Brittany completed J.D. in University of San Diego. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Brittany runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Brittany has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026).

Locations

Brittany McCarthy's office in San Diego

Brittany's primary office is at 501 West Broadway, San Diego, California, 92101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

501 West Broadway

San Diego, California 92101

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Hiring guide

How to hire Brittany McCarthy — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Brittany usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Brittany charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brittany's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Brittany will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in San Diego, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Brittany

Brittany discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Brittany confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Brittany's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Brittany McCarthy

  • How much does it cost to hire Brittany for a employment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Brittany walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Brittany offer a free consultation?

    Brittany charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brittany's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Brittany's current terms during booking.

  • How long do employment cases in California typically take?

    Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Brittany gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Brittany take my case if I'm outside San Diego?

    Brittany is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Brittany will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Brittany?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Brittany will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Brittany accepting new employment clients right now?

    Brittany's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Employment attorneys serving San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California

Brittany handles employment matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.

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