Marla Aspinwall, Employment Attorney in Los Angeles, California
focused on Employment and Tax
Los Angeles, CA
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Marla Aspinwall is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Employment and Tax.
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- Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA
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- Employment · Tax
- Handles Employment and Tax matters from Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Los Angeles) (2025).
About Marla Aspinwall: Marla Aspinwall is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Employment and Tax.
Areas of practice
Marla's practice areas in Los Angeles
Marla concentrates on employment and tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Marla handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Los Angeles, California
Marla 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 Marla agrees to represent you.
Tax cases in Los Angeles, California
Marla takes tax 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 Marla agrees to represent you.
Biography
Marla Aspinwall, employment attorney serving Los Angeles
Marla Aspinwall is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Employment and Tax. Marla works from Los Angeles, California and takes on employment matters across the region.
Marla Aspinwall concentrates her practice in the tax, ERISA, labor and securities aspects of executive compensation for publicly held, private and tax-exempt organizations, including employment agreements; nonqualified deferred compensation; and equity, retirement, incentive and welfare benefit plans. Ms. Aspinwall has extensive knowledge of insurance-funded executive benefits and estate planning arrangements. She also specializes in the tax and business aspects of agricultural cooperative organizations and has represented many large agricultural cooperatives.
Marla's approach to employment cases
Marla Aspinwall concentrates her practice in the tax, ERISA, labor and securities aspects of executive compensation for publicly held, private and tax-exempt organizations, including employment agreements; nonqualified deferred compensation; and equity, retirement, incentive and welfare benefit plans. Ms. Aspinwall has extensive knowledge of insurance-funded executive benefits and estate planning…
The kind of cases Marla takes
Marla reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and tax matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Marla studied and practices
University of Southern California
J.D. · 1984
University of Utah
— · 1980
Jurisdictions
Marla's state bar admissions
California, Californ
ACTIVE
Marla studied at J.D. in University of Southern California and — in University of Utah.
Law school and academic background
Marla completed J.D. in University of Southern California and — in University of Utah. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Marla runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Marla's legal honors and published work
Marla has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Los Angeles)
2025
Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Los Angeles) (2025). Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (2026).
Locations
Marla Aspinwall's office in Los Angeles
Marla's primary office is at 10100 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 2200, Los Angeles, California, 10100. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Marla Aspinwall — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Marla usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Marla charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Marla'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; Marla 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 Marla
Marla 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. Marla confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Marla'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 Marla Aspinwall
How much does it cost to hire Marla for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Marla walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Marla offer a free consultation?
Marla charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Marla's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Marla'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. Marla gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Marla take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Marla 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 — Marla 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 Marla?
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. Marla will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Marla accepting new employment clients right now?
Marla'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
Marla 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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