Herbert Colden, Employment Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Over 74 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, General, and Personal Injury · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Los Angeles, CA
Practicing employment in Los Angeles since 1952.
- 74+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Herbert Colden is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Personal Injury. Herbert has over 74 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CA
- Experience
- over 74 years
- Known for
- Employment · General · Personal Injury
- Handles Employment, General, and Personal Injury matters from Los Angeles, CA.
- Over 74 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Herbert Colden: Herbert Colden is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Personal Injury. Herbert has over 74 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Herbert Colden
Herbert concentrates on employment, general, personal injury, and wrongful termination. Each area below outlines the kind of case Herbert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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General
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Personal Injury
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Wrongful Termination
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Employment cases in Los Angeles, California
Herbert 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 Herbert agrees to represent you.
General cases in Los Angeles, California
Herbert takes general 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 Herbert agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Los Angeles, California
Herbert takes personal injury 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 Herbert agrees to represent you.
Wrongful Termination cases in Los Angeles, California
Herbert takes wrongful termination 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 Herbert agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Herbert Colden — Over 74 years of California employment experience
Herbert Colden is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Personal Injury. Herbert has over 74 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Herbert Colden is a lawyer practicing personal injury, professional malpractice, wrongful termination and 1 other area of law. Herbert received a A.B. degree from University of California, and has been licensed for 74 years. Herbert practices in Los Angeles, CA.
Working with Herbert on a employment matter
Herbert Colden is a lawyer practicing personal injury, professional malpractice, wrongful termination and 1 other area of law. Herbert received a A.B. degree from University of California, and has been licensed for 74 years. Herbert practices in Los Angeles, CA.
Clients Herbert works with
Herbert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, general, and personal injury matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Herbert Colden's legal education and bar admissions
Loyola Marymount University LL.B.
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University of California A.B.
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Jurisdictions
Herbert's state bar admissions
California
1952 · ACTIVE
Herbert studied at — in Loyola Marymount University LL.B. and — in University of California A.B..
Law school and academic background
Herbert completed — in Loyola Marymount University LL.B. and — in University of California A.B.. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Herbert runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Herbert Colden
Herbert has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Locations
Herbert Colden's office in Los Angeles
Herbert's primary office is at 5900 Wilshire Blvd Fl 26, Los Angeles, CA, 90036-5013. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Herbert Colden — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Herbert. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing employment attorneys in Los Angeles.
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How to hire Herbert Colden — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Herbert usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Herbert charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Herbert'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; Herbert 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 Herbert
Herbert 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. Herbert confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Herbert'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 Herbert Colden
How much does it cost to hire Herbert for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Herbert walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Herbert offer a free consultation?
Herbert charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Herbert's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Herbert'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. Herbert gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Herbert take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Herbert 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 — Herbert 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 Herbert?
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. Herbert will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Herbert accepting new employment clients right now?
Herbert'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
Herbert 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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