Dan Stormer

Dan Stormer is a 1974 graduate of New York University School of Law, and a 1968 graduate of Wagner College.  He has been a Civil Rights, International Human Rights and Constitutional lawyer for thirty-four years.

Mr. Stormer has been recognized internationally, nationally and locally as one of the top attorneys in the United States.

Mr. Stormer has repeatedly been listed among the "Top 100 Most Influential Lawyers in California," as well as in the "Top 10 Lawyers" in Southern California.  He was recently named "Attorney of the Year" by the California Lawyer for his work in International Human Rights.  As a result of a nationwide survey, he is listed among Lawdragon Magazine’s “500 Leading Lawyers” and “500 Leading Litigators” in America.  He has been profiled repeatedly by various legal periodicals, including The Daily Journal, Los Angeles Lawyer, California Law - Business, California Lawyer, and the Legal Exchange.  He was named as one of the 10 top plaintiff-side employment lawyers in California by The Daily Journal.  He was also named one of the top 5 plaintiff-side employment lawyers in California by Chambers U.S.A. - America’s Leading Lawyers.  His firm is listed among the top 4 firms in the same poll.  He has been repeatedly named one of Southern California’s SUPER LAWYERS by Los Angeles Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine.  He is "AV" rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

Mr. Stormer is recognized both nationally and internationally as one of the nation’s leading civil rights, employment, and constitutional law attorneys.  He has been repeatedly recognized in "The Best Lawyers in America," and the "Guide to the Worlds' Leading Labour and Employment Lawyers."  He has presented at the "Arguments of the Masters" and the "Legends of Litigation."

Mr. Stormer has lectured and published extensively, including legal treatises and law reviews.  He has taught at over 200 seminars and trial programs, including the national conventions for the American Bar Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the National Employment Lawyers Association, the National Institute of Trial Advocacy and other advocacy programs.  He has also taught law school at Hastings College of Law, Loyola Law School, University of San Fernando Law School, Southwestern Law School and People's College of Law.

Mr. Stormer has been involved in over 70 published appellate decisions and has argued cases at all levels, including the U.S. Supreme Court.

Mr. Stormer has obtained a number of large verdicts. Among them are the following: 
  • In Martin v. Texaco, a verdict of $20.4 million was obtained for gender discrimination in employment.
  • In Zinzun v. City of Los Angeles, a verdict of $3.84 million was obtained for civil rights violations.
  • In Schell v. City of Los Angeles, Chief of Police Bernard Parks, et al., a verdict of $4.361 million was obtained. Included in that verdict was a punitive damage award of $500,000 against Chief of Police Bernard Parks and $250,000 against his assistant, Commander Watson.
  • In Ruiz v. Jackson, a jury awarded $1.6 million against a Sony Executive for coercing a Filipino woman into service as a domestic slave.
  • In Heaton v. Groberman, $2 million for wrongful death of a tenant who came into contact with bacteria from a failed septic system.

  • In Wysinger v. The Automobile Club of Southern California, the jury awarded $1.3 million in damages ($1 million in punitive damages) for a senior employee who was retaliated against for complaining of discrimination.  In addition, the Court awarded $1.1 million in attorneys’ fees and costs.  Thus, the total award was $2.4 million.
  • In Bonsangue v. ADP, a verdict of over $1 million was obtained for a claim of age discrimination.


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  • In Troffer v. United States, a judgment of over $1 million was obtained on behalf of firefighters wrongfully excluded from a United States Air Force base without due process.

Mr. Stormer has been lead or co-counsel in dozens of other multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements.


AWARDS / ACTIVITIES

AWARD GIVEN BY / FOR
YEAR
The Wagner Alumni Fellows Award - Law Wagner College
2008
Top 10 Lawyers in Southern California Law and Politics Magazine
2008
Top 100 Lawyers in Southern California Law and Politics Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer Law and Politics Magazine
2008
Best Lawyers in America Naifeh & Smith - National Yearly Survey of America's Leading Lawyers
2008
The 2007 Top 100 Trial Lawyers The American Trial Lawyers Association
2007
Certificate of Recognition Los Angeles City Council, Eric Garcetti – President
2007
LGBT Award ACLU Foundation of Southern California
2007
Fellow of the Dean’s Roundtable Chapman University School of Law
2007
The Top 500 Leading Plaintiff’s Lawyers in America Lawdragon Magazine
2007
Top 10 Lawyers in Southern California Law and Politics Magazine
2007
Top 100 Lawyers in Southern California Law and Politics Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer Law and Politics Magazine
2007
Best Lawyers in America Naifeh & Smith -National Yearly Survey of America's Leading Lawyers
2007
The Top 100 – California’s Leading Lawyers Daily Journal
2006
The Los Angeles Area’s Best Lawyers Los Angeles Times - West Magazine
2006
Certificate of Recognition For Outstanding Dedication to the Community California State Senate
2006
Certificate of Appreciation In Honor of Dedication to Social Justice in the City of Los Angeles Los Angeles City Council
2006

Lawdragon 3000 Leading Lawyers in America

 Lawdragon Magazine
2006
Social Justice Award Occidental College - Urban & Environmental Policy Institute
2006
Lawdragon 500 America's Leading Trial Lawyers Lawdragon Magazine
2006
Top 500 Leading Litigators in America
 Lawdragon Magazine
2006
Certificate of Recognition for Human Rights Legal Representation
 California State Assembly
2006
Guide to the Worlds' Leading Labour and Employment Lawyers
 Euromoney Publications
2006
Attorney of the Year - CLAY Award
 California Lawyer Magazine
2006
Top 100 Lawyers
 Law and Politics Magazine
2006
Super Lawyers
 Law and Politics Magazine
2006
Best Lawyers in America
 Naifeh & Smith - National Yearly Survey of America's Leading Lawyers
2006
Joseph Posner Award
 California Employment Lawyer’s Association
2005
The 500 Leading Lawyers in America
 Lawdragon Magazine
2005
100 Most Influential Lawyers in California
 Daily Journal Law Business Journal
2005
Certificate of Recognition for Fighting Discrimination
 California State Assembly Resolution
2005
Robert Kenny Award
 National Lawyers Guild
2005
Super Lawyers
 Law and Politics Magazine
2005
Top 10 Lawyers in Southern California
 Law and Politics Magazine
2005
Top 100 Lawyers
 Law and Politics Magazine
2005
Certified Ski Instructor - Alpine, Adaptive, Children's skiers
 Professional Ski Instructors of America
2004,2005,2006
Fellow of the College
 Governors of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
2004
Top 100 Lawyers
 Law and Politics Magazine
2004
Super Lawyers Award
 Law and Politics Magazine
2004
Top 5 Employment Lawyers in California
 Chambers Publishing - America's Leading Business Lawyers
2003
Honored Member
 America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004,2005,2006
100 Most Influential Lawyers in California
 Law Business Journal
2000, 2001, 2002
Honored Member
 Strathmore's Who's Who
1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004,2005,2006
Guide to the Worlds' Leading  Labour and Employment Lawyers
 Euromoney Publications
1999
Best Lawyers in America

 Naifeh & Smith -National Yearly Survey of America's Leading Lawyers
1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

Los Angeles Office of the City Attorney's Commendation

 For outstanding contribution to the citizens of Los Angeles
1995
California Lt. Governor's Commendation
 For longstanding commitment to ensure equal justice and for service to the community
1995
California Assembly Resolution
 Commitment to Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Public Interest Law
1995
Pursuit of Justice Award
 California Women's Law Center
1995
Top 10 Labor & Employment Lawyers in California
 Daily Journal
1991
Clarence Darrow Award
 People's College of Law
1991
Who's Who
 Various Who's Who Publications
1991-present
Hollywood Fair Housing Council Award
 Hollywood Fair Housing Council
1989
Pro Bono Firm of the Year
 Public Counsel Law Center
1987
Pro Bono Service Award
 Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
1986



Other Activities

  • Boards of Directors - Western Trial Lawyers Association - Past President
  • Mental Health Advocacy Services – Board of Directors
  • People’s College of Law – Board of Trustees
  • Silverlake Parks and Recreation - Sports Board
  • National Lawyers Guild - Past President Los Angeles and Spokane Chapters
  • La Junta Women’s Center
  • Western Law Center for Disability Rights
  • Echo Park / Silverlake People’s Child Care Center
  • Volunteer Coaching
  • John Marshall High School - Assistant Tennis Coach - Boys & Girls Varsity
  • Various Youth Sports Leagues - Baseball (ages 6-adult), Soccer (ages 6-15), and Basketball (ages 6-15)
  • Professional Ski Instructors of America (Focusing on teaching Quadriplegics and Paraplegics, as well as Alpine and Children's instruction)
  • Adaptive Recreation Center’s Foundation – Board of Directors
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