Cynthia Emry, Employment Attorney in Los Angeles, California
focused on Employment and Litigation
Los Angeles, CA
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Cynthia Emry is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Employment · Litigation
- Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026).
About Cynthia Emry: Cynthia Emry is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Cynthia Emry
Cynthia concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Cynthia handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Los Angeles, California
Cynthia 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 Cynthia agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Los Angeles, California
Cynthia 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 Cynthia agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Cynthia Emry — Attorney of California employment experience
Cynthia Emry is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Cynthia J. Emry is a principal in the Los Angeles, California, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She focuses her practice in the areas of employment litigation, benefits litigation, and litigation avoidance within the labor and employment law sector.
Cynthia represents employers, including public entities, and individuals in a wide range of employment matters, including employment discrimination actions, misappropriation of trade secrets actions, and wage and hour class actions. She has significant trial experience, as well as extensive experience with mediation, arbitration, and hearings before administrative agencies, including the Department of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the California Civil Rights Department, and related state administrative agencies.
Cynthia’s practice includes providing employment counseling and advice to employers on various employment issues, including workplace investigations, disciplinary matters, leaves of absence, severance agreements, and policy and procedure review. She also teaches seminars to human resources professionals on various employment-related issues, and conducts sexual harassment prevention training. During law school, she served as literary editor of the Pepperdine Law Review.
Cynthia's approach to employment cases
Cynthia J. Emry is a principal in the Los Angeles, California, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She focuses her practice in the areas of employment litigation, benefits litigation, and litigation avoidance within the labor and employment law sector. Cynthia represents employers, including public entities, and individuals in a wide range of employment matters, including employment discrimination…
Clients Cynthia works with
Cynthia reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Cynthia Emry's legal education and bar admissions
Pepperdine University
J.D. · 1992
Cynthia studied at J.D. in Pepperdine University.
Law school and academic background
Cynthia completed J.D. in Pepperdine University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Cynthia runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Cynthia Emry
Cynthia has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026).
Locations
Cynthia Emry's office in Los Angeles
Cynthia's primary office is at 725 South Figueroa Street, Suite 2800, Los Angeles, California, 90017. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Client reviews of Cynthia Emry
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How to hire Cynthia Emry — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Cynthia usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Cynthia charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cynthia'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; Cynthia 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 Cynthia
Cynthia 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. Cynthia confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Cynthia'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 Cynthia Emry
How much does it cost to hire Cynthia for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Cynthia walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Cynthia offer a free consultation?
Cynthia charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cynthia's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Cynthia'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. Cynthia gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Cynthia take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Cynthia 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 — Cynthia 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 Cynthia?
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. Cynthia will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Cynthia accepting new employment clients right now?
Cynthia'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
Cynthia handles employment matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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