Ivan Puchalt, Employment Attorney in El Segundo, California
Over 20 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, General, and Insurance
PartneratGreene, Broillet & Wheeler, LLP
El Segundo, CA
Practicing employment in El Segundo since 2006.
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Ivan Puchalt is a partner based in El Segundo, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Insurance. Ivan has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greene, Broillet & Wheeler, LLP.
- Based in
- El Segundo, CA
- Experience
- over 20 years
- Known for
- Employment · General · Insurance
- Handles Employment, General, and Insurance matters from El Segundo, CA.
- Over 20 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Ivan Puchalt: Ivan Puchalt is a partner based in El Segundo, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Insurance. Ivan has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greene, Broillet & Wheeler, LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Ivan Puchalt
Ivan concentrates on employment, general, insurance, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ivan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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General
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Insurance
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Wrongful Death
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Employment cases in El Segundo, California
Ivan takes employment matters in El Segundo, 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 Ivan agrees to represent you.
General cases in El Segundo, California
Ivan takes general matters in El Segundo, 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 Ivan agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in El Segundo, California
Ivan takes insurance matters in El Segundo, 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 Ivan agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in El Segundo, California
Ivan takes litigation matters in El Segundo, 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 Ivan agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in El Segundo, California
Ivan takes personal injury matters in El Segundo, 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 Ivan agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Ivan Puchalt — Over 20 years of California employment experience
Ivan Puchalt is a partner based in El Segundo, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Insurance. Ivan has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greene, Broillet & Wheeler, LLP.
Ivan Puchalt stands out as a rising star among trial lawyers in the realm of personal injury law. With a zealous advocacy for consumer rights, Ivan has secured victories in several high-profile cases involving public safety, whistleblower rights, and disability insurance policyholders. His impressive track record earned him the nomination for Trial Lawyer of the Year from Consumer Attorneys of California in 2013, 2014, and 2018.
Ivan's trial practice is centered on catastrophic personal injury, products liability, wrongful death, municipal liability, employment, and insurance bad faith. Recognizing that the odds may be stacked against ordinary citizens, Ivan firmly believes that courts and juries serve as true equalizers.
In one of his most recent achievements, Ivan played a pivotal role in obtaining a $36.1 million verdict in San Bernardino Superior Court on behalf of an 11-year-old girl who suffered life-altering injuries after being struck by a car while trying to cross the street to board her school bus. This landmark judgment prompted transportation administrators in school districts nationwide to reevaluate safety policies and implement new measures to prevent similar accidents in the future.
Another significant victory involved securing a $10 million settlement from The Regents of The University of California in a whistleblower retaliation case, shedding light on rampant economic waste, kickbacks, and misconduct at UCLA Medical Center. This case earned Ivan a nomination for the 2014 Trial Lawyer of the Year from Consumer Attorneys of California.
In a separate incident, Ivan achieved a $7.6 million jury verdict against the City of San Diego on behalf of a man paralyzed by a falling queen palm tree, leading to another nomination for Trial Lawyer of the Year in 2013. He also shared his expertise on handling cases involving fallen trees, particularly during storms, through an article in the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles' Advocate Magazine. In a successful bad faith insurance case against UNUM group, Ivan obtained a $4.2 million verdict for a dental hygienist who was wrongly denied disability policy benefits.
Ivan earned his B.A. degree in History magna cum laude from the University of California at Berkeley in 1998 and received his J.D. degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, in 2006. He is a member of the State Bar of California and has served as an at-large board member with Consumer Attorneys of California, actively contributing to legislation assisting consumers and injury victims. Ivan's accomplishments have been recognized in Attorney at Law Magazine for his dedication to fighting for public safety.
Aside from his professional pursuits, Ivan enjoys traveling, musical composition and recording, soccer, and basketball. Fluent in Spanish, he was born in Brazil and is now a United States citizen. Ivan resides in Santa Monica with his wife Ayana and their two children.
Ivan has earned numerous honors and awards, including recognition as one of the Top 40 attorneys Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers in 2014, Trial Lawyer of the Year Nominee by Consumer Attorneys of California in 2013, 2014, and 2018, Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyer, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, from 2014 to present, a Southern California Rising Star from 2010 to 2014, a Southern California Super Lawyer from 2015 to present and Trailblazer West in 2021.
His dedication to his profession is evident through his published works:
Trees: A Primer on How to Beat the "Act of God" Defense, Advocate Magazine, March 2022 Out on a Limb: How to Litigate Against Dangerous Trees, The Recorder, February 2020 Whistleblower Protections May Help to Improve Patient Safety Standing of Parents to Sue for the Wrongful Death of Their Married Child
Back to Nature: Beware of Immunity Traps, Advocate Magazine, November 2012
Ivan's approach to employment cases
Ivan Puchalt stands out as a rising star among trial lawyers in the realm of personal injury law. With a zealous advocacy for consumer rights, Ivan has secured victories in several high-profile cases involving public safety, whistleblower rights, and disability insurance policyholders. His impressive track record earned him the nomination for Trial Lawyer of the Year from Consumer Attorneys of…
The kind of cases Ivan takes
Ivan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, general, and insurance matters in El Segundo and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Ivan Puchalt's legal education and bar admissions
Loyola Law School
J.D. Honors · 2006
University of California, Berkeley
B.A. History · 1997
Jurisdictions
Ivan's state bar admissions
California
2006 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2006 · ACTIVE
Ivan studied at J.D. Honors in Loyola Law School and B.A. History in University of California, Berkeley.
Law school and academic background
Ivan completed J.D. Honors in Loyola Law School and B.A. History in University of California, Berkeley. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Ivan runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Ivan Puchalt's office in El Segundo
Ivan's primary office is at 222 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 2100, El Segundo, CA, 90245. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Greene, Broillet & Wheeler, LLP
222 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 2100
El Segundo, CA 90245
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How to hire Ivan Puchalt — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ivan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Ivan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ivan'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; Ivan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in El Segundo, 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 Ivan
Ivan 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. Ivan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Ivan'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 Ivan Puchalt
How much does it cost to hire Ivan for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ivan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Ivan offer a free consultation?
Ivan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ivan's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Ivan'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. Ivan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Ivan take my case if I'm outside El Segundo?
Ivan 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 — Ivan 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 Ivan?
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. Ivan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Ivan accepting new employment clients right now?
Ivan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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