Carol Hu

Carol Hu, Employment Attorney in Los Angeles, California

Over 18 years of legal practice · focused on Employment and Litigation

Associate, LitigationatManatt Phelps And Phillips Llp

Los Angeles, CA

Practicing employment in Los Angeles since 2008.

18+
Years practicing
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Carol Hu is an associate, litigation based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Carol has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Manatt Phelps And Phillips Llp.

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Los Angeles, CA
Experience
over 18 years
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Employment · Litigation
  • Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Los Angeles, CA.
  • Over 18 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Carol Hu: Carol Hu is an associate, litigation based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Carol has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Manatt Phelps And Phillips Llp.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Carol takes on

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

Employment cases in Los Angeles, California

Carol takes employment matters in Los Angeles, 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 Carol agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Los Angeles, California

Carol takes litigation matters in Los Angeles, 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 Carol agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Carol Hu — employment lawyer in Los Angeles

Carol Hu is an associate, litigation based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Carol has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Manatt Phelps And Phillips Llp.

Carol Hu is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, litigation. Carol received a B.S. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 2002, and has been licensed for 18 years. Carol practices at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in Los Angeles, CA.

How Carol handles employment matters

Carol Hu is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, litigation. Carol received a B.S. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 2002, and has been licensed for 18 years. Carol practices at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in Los Angeles, CA.

Who Carol represents

Carol reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law

    J.D. · 2008

  • University of California, Berkeley

    B.S. Electrical · 2002

Jurisdictions

Carol's state bar admissions

  • California

    2008 · ACTIVE

Carol studied at J.D. in University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law and B.S. Electrical in University of California, Berkeley.

Law school and academic background

Carol completed J.D. in University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law and B.S. Electrical in University of California, Berkeley. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Carol runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Carol's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Membership Activities Admitted to practice in the state of California

    membership

Locations

Carol Hu's office in Los Angeles

Carol's primary office is at Trident Center, East Tower, 11355 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90064. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Manatt Phelps And Phillips Llp

Trident Center, East Tower, 11355 West Olympic Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90064

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Hiring guide

How to hire Carol Hu — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Carol charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Carol'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; Carol will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Los Angeles, 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 Carol

Carol 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. Carol confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Carol'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 Carol Hu

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

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

  • Does Carol offer a free consultation?

    Carol charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Carol's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Carol'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. Carol gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Carol take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?

    Carol 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 — Carol 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 Carol?

    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. Carol will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Carol accepting new employment clients right now?

    Carol'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 Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California

Carol 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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