
Erick J. Becker, Employment Attorney in Newport Beach, California
Over 38 years of legal practice · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Senior PartneratCummins & White, LLP
Newport Beach, CA
Practicing employment in Newport Beach since 1988.
- 38+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Erick J. Becker is a senior partner based in Newport Beach, CA. The practice focuses on Employment. Erick has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cummins & White, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Newport Beach, CA
- Experience
- over 38 years
- Known for
- Employment
- Handles Employment matters from Newport Beach, CA.
- Over 38 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Peer Reviewed.
About Erick J. Becker: Erick J. Becker is a senior partner based in Newport Beach, CA. The practice focuses on Employment. Erick has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cummins & White, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Erick takes on
Erick concentrates on employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Erick handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Newport Beach, California
Erick takes employment matters in Newport Beach, 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 Erick agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Erick J. Becker — employment lawyer in Newport Beach
Erick J. Becker is a senior partner based in Newport Beach, CA. The practice focuses on Employment. Erick has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cummins & White, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Member, Mortar Board Senior Honor Society. Managing Editor, Industrial Relations Law Journal, 1987-1988.
How Erick handles employment matters
Member, Mortar Board Senior Honor Society. Managing Editor, Industrial Relations Law Journal, 1987-1988.
The kind of cases Erick takes
Erick reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment matters in Newport Beach and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
J.D. · 1988
University of California at Santa Barbara
B.A. · 1985
Jurisdictions
Erick's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
1989 · ACTIVE
California
1988 · ACTIVE
Erick studied at J.D. in Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California and B.A. in University of California at Santa Barbara.
Law school and academic background
Erick completed J.D. in Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California and B.A. in University of California at Santa Barbara. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Erick runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Erick has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Peer Reviewed
Legal awards and honors
Peer Reviewed.
Affiliations
Erick's professional memberships and bar associations
State Bar of California
membership
Locations
Erick J. Becker's office in Newport Beach
Erick's primary office is at 2424 S.E. Bristol Street, Suite 300, Newport Beach, CA, 92660. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Cummins & White, LLP
2424 S.E. Bristol Street, Suite 300
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Client reviews of Erick J. Becker — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Erick. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing employment attorneys in Newport Beach.
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How to hire Erick J. Becker — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Erick usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Erick charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Erick'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; Erick will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Newport Beach, 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 Erick
Erick 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. Erick confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Erick'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 Erick J. Becker
How much does it cost to hire Erick for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Erick walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Erick offer a free consultation?
Erick charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Erick's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Erick'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. Erick gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Erick take my case if I'm outside Newport Beach?
Erick 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 — Erick 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 Erick?
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. Erick will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Erick accepting new employment clients right now?
Erick'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 Newport Beach, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Erick handles employment matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- 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
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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