
Employment, Tenant Rights, and Personal Injury Law Firm
Serving CA and NV
Hablamos Español

RELENTLESS ADVOCACY.
SELECTIVE CASES.
MAXIMUM COMPENSATION.
EMPLOYEE RIGHTS LAW
TENANTS RIGHTS LAW
PERSONAL INJURY LAW
CIVIL RIGHTS LAW
NO FEE UNTIL WE WIN.
SERIOUS LAW FIRM FIGHTING SERIOUS INJUSTICES
SAMPLE CASE RESULTS
$382,000
Judgment (Tenant Rights/ Habitability/Slum Conditions)
2025
$1,040,000
Litigation Settlement (Tenant Rights/ Habitability/Slum Conditions)
2025
$300,000
Litigation Settlement (Auto Accident/Policy Limits)
2025
$285,000
Pre-Litigation Settlement (Employment/Harassment) 2025
$800,000
Litigation Settlement (Employment/ Wrongful Termination/Whistleblower Retaliation)
2025
$300,000
Litigation Settlement Policy Limits (Tenant Rights/Habitability/Slum Conditions) 2025
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
LIFE-CHANGING RESULTS.
SELECTIVE CASELOAD.
EXTREME WORK ETHIC.
Employment Law (CA)
We protect California employees (no employers) against wrongful termination, retaliation, harassment discrimination, and wage issues. Every case is developed for maximum leverage—whether through settlement or trial—to secure the compensation and justice our clients deserve. We only represent select clients who have genuine, meritorious claims and who deserve the most aggressive of litigation and trial representation. We hold employers (as well as any individual actors and managing agents) fully financially accountable when they choose to act unlawfully.
We also specialize in the enforcement of civil judgments. As a result, we are uniquely positioned to litigate cases with or without insurance.
Tenant Rights Law (CA)
We represent residential tenants in Los Angeles, CA for habitability (cockroaches, rodents, bed bugs, mold, water leaks, electrical issues, and other conditions), illegal unit conversions without proper permits, security deposit disputes, and other substandard conditions holding slum landlords fully and financially accountable with or without insurance, through aggressive litigation and trial. Each case is litigated fully for maximum financial value. We are relentless and aggressive in our advocacy for deserving tenants. As a trial law firm, we have zero hesitation in positioning a case for trial if settlement is not an option.
Premises Liability--Personal Injury (CA & NV)
Auto Accidents--Personal Injury (CA & NV)
We represent CA and NV clients who have been seriously injured due to unsafe property conditions, negligent maintenance, or security failures, including slip and falls or other property conditions. Our approach combines investigation, expert analysis, and trial experience to hold property owners fully responsible. These cases are fully litigated if needed to ensure maximum financial compensation rather than low value settlements.
We handle serious injury and wrongful death claims in both CA and NV, with a focus on full financial recovery and accountability against the negligent driver. We have tried multiple personal injury auto accident cases to verdict. We are not a volume mill--every single personal injury client is guided from start to finish for maximum financial recovery. Our trial preparation and negotiation strategy consistently lead to high-value settlements and verdicts for injured clients.
Eviction/Unlawful Detainer Defense (CA)
We defend Los Angeles, CA tenants facing unlawful evictions and illegal landlord tactics, including violations of the RSO and other ordinances. Our firm uses procedural precision and deep knowledge of California’s tenant protections to preserve housing rights and recover damages for wrongful conduct. Eviction defense matters are represented on an upfront flat fee fee/hybrid model.
Judgment Enforcement (CA & NV)
Winning a judgment is only half the battle. We specialize in post-judgment enforcement—locating assets, selling property, piercing entities, and forcing payment for judgments owed by creditors trying to evade their responsibility—using the full power of California and Nevada collection laws to turn victories into monetary results. Lack of insurance does not mean lack of financial consequences. We make sure our clients are paid.
WHO WE ARE
Elite Training Meets Relentless Preparation
Whittaker Law Group is a results-driven trial practice built only for serious cases, serious injustices, and deserving clients with genuine, meritorious claims who expect real results. We are highly selective in our case intake and have strict screening procedures to ensure that each case is provided the full attention required. We do not over-promise results, because our results speak for themselves. Whether a five-figure settlement or a seven-figure verdict, each case is given the same amount of diligence and care that it deserves.
We prepare all of our cases from day one the way most firms prepare in the final weeks before trial.
We are a law firm defined by relentless work ethic, overwhelming intensity, and strategic focus. From the meticulous quality of our demand letters to expertly prepared depositions, every detail is tracked and leveraged in the pursuit of justice. We are often trial-ready within the first 3–6 months—what typically takes most firms 2–3 years—because speed and precision lead to maximum results.
Because we accept only a limited number of clients, every case receives Mr. Whittaker’s direct involvement from day one. We do not delegate litigation to junior attorneys or case handlers. Our clients know exactly who is building their case and who is fighting for them.
Founder Cyrus Whittaker is a California and Nevada–licensed trial attorney and UCLA School of Law graduate who has personally tried more than twenty-five jury trials to verdict and secured multiple seven- and eight-figure outcomes in employment, tenant-rights, and personal-injury cases. Prior to launching his practice, he spent several years honing and developing his skills. Other law firms often entrust Mr. Whittaker as "Of Counsel" to work on high exposure, litigation-heavy, trial-oriented cases when serious financial results matter.
Before founding Whittaker Law, Mr. Whittaker practiced on the defense side at two international, insurance-defense law firms in both California and Nevada, representing insurance carriers and large corporate clients in a wide range of complex disputes in both CA and NV. This early defense experience provided him with a unique understanding of how insurers and opposing counsel evaluate and limit claims—insight he now uses to maximize case values for his clients. He also worked at multiple high-powered Plaintiff firms. Prior to that, he began his career working as a criminal prosecutor through a competitive fellowship program, at the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office. Within his first year of practice, he had tried more jury trials than most attorneys have done in their entire career.
Mr. Whittaker works closely with a trusted team of expert co-counsel and affiliated trial attorneys, creating additional leverage and resources to deliver top-tier representation in high-stakes matters. This collaborative model ensures that every case benefits from deep expertise, strategic perspective, and the collective experience of seasoned litigators committed to achieving maximum recovery.
Known for his courtroom precision, procedural mastery, and ability to dismantle opposing strategy under pressure, Mr. Whittaker’s background spans major defense firms, government prosecution, and complex plaintiff litigation—giving him the rare ability to anticipate and outmaneuver the opposition from every angle.
At Whittaker Law, we believe litigation is not just about proving a case—it’s about leverage. Cases handled by experienced trial lawyers consistently settle for higher values because insurance companies, corporations, and defense counsel know who is prepared to go the distance. That’s why every matter here is developed as if it will be tried to verdict—because that preparation translates directly into stronger settlements and superior financial outcomes.
The firm’s philosophy is simple: mastery, focus, and execution win results. Clients trust Whittaker Law when the outcome truly matters—and when experience, intelligence, and relentless advocacy can make the difference between a routine settlement and life-changing compensation. Every potential case begins with a detailed intake and evaluation process, allowing the firm to accept only a select percentage of potential cases that align with its standards of preparation and advocacy. This approach ensures that each client receives the full attention, strategic depth, and trial readiness required to achieve the best possible outcome.
ATTORNEY CYRUS WHITTAKER
UCLA-Trained. BigLaw-tested. Plaintiff-focused.










Cyrus Whittaker is a California and Nevada–licensed trial attorney and the founder of Whittaker Law Group, a litigation-focused practice representing select clients in employment, tenant-rights, and personal injury matters.
Coming from very humble beginnings, Mr. Whittaker charted a path of steady determination and personal growth from a young age, that ultimately led him to the UCLA School of Law, and a career representing individuals who have faced true injustices, against powerful institutions. His path from modest origins to practicing law at the highest levels shaped his belief that preparation and perseverance can overcome any imbalance of power—a philosophy that continues to guide his firm’s approach to every case.
Before establishing his own firm, Mr. Whittaker honed his courtroom craft at international and boutique trial firms and served as a criminal prosecutor with the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, where he completed the prestigious Academy of Justice trial-training program and handled numerous jury trials through verdict.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Whittaker has tried more than twenty-five jury trials to verdict across both civil and criminal courts and has achieved multiple seven- and eight-figure results through strategic litigation and negotiation. His experience on both sides of the courtroom—defense and plaintiff—gives him uncommon tactical insight and the ability to anticipate and dismantle opposing strategy at every stage of litigation. Mr. Whittaker also served as adjunct professor at the People’s College of Law in 2021–2022, where he co-taught Federal Civil Procedure.
Prior to attending law school, Mr. Whittaker worked in business development and spent more than fifteen years as a private instructor, teaching mathematics through college-level calculus and preparing students for standardized examinations including the LSAT, ACT, GMAT, SAT, and GRE. This extensive instructional experience honed his ability to distill complex concepts into clear, persuasive communication—a skill that now enhances his effectiveness in presenting legal arguments to clients, judges, and juries, and contributes directly to favorable outcomes in litigation.
Education
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University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law – Juris Doctor
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University of Washington – Bachelors of Mathematics
Languages
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English
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Spanish
Professional Memberships, Affiliations, and Recognitions
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California Employment Lawyers Association (CELA)
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Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA)
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California Association for Justice (CAJ)
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Labor & Employment Law Section, State Bar of California
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California Association of Judgment Professionals (CAJP)
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Los Angeles City Attorneys Office Graduate of the Academy of Justice Trial Training Academy (2016)
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CAALA Graduate of the Plaintiffs Trial Academy (2022)
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Peoples College of Law Adjunct Law Professor (2021 - 2022)
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Los Angeles County Bar Association
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Clark County Bar Association
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UCLA School of Law Alumni
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University of Washington Alumni
Admissions
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Supreme Court of California
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Supreme Court of Nevada
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Supreme Court of Texas (Pending)
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United States District Court for the Central District of California
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United States District Court for the District of Nevada

Justice Delivered - Tenant Rights Case (2025)
Justicia Lograda - Caso de Derechos de Inquilinos (2025)
Philosophy and Approach
Whittaker Law is founded on a simple belief: real advocacy means leverage through preparation.
Every case at Whittaker Law, whether in pre-litigation or in litigation, is developed as if it will be tried to verdict from Day One—because that discipline consistently translates into stronger settlements and superior financial outcomes for clients. We are relentless, focused, and strategic. Our work ethic is unparalleled, and we are prepared to fight every case to verdict.
Fighting for the underdog. Winning for what is right.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS & PEER RECOGNITION
David D., CA
“Attorney Cyrus is extremely professional, he guided me step by step on what todo in my current case and was always able to help me on call or by text if I had any questions or concerns about letters, case updates, any future plans for the case and consulting me on what I should do next. He also encouraged me to learn and educate myself a little in my rights and laws pertaining to my case. I would definitely recommend Attorney Cyrus to all my neighbors or friends if the position ever presented itself."
Emmanuel L., CA
"A professional, trustworthy attorney.
From day one Mr. Whittaker made me feel secure. As this was my first experience in court , I felt he answered all my questions and concerns. Mr Whittaker was very clear in presenting my case. He was able and without question had manage to get all of the most important points of my case across clearly leaving no doubt as to what he was trying to say. Mr Whittaker was always available to answer all of my questions and concerns. His knowledge of laws and how they work was never questioned. Mr Whittaker is a professional and even more importantly a true friend. Needles to say he won my case and will be referred to family and friends. If ever I find myself in need of an attorney, Mr Whittaker will be the first person I’d call. “Thank you Cyrus!"
Fellow Attorney
“Cyrus is a true trial warrior. We were both in the Los Angeles City Attorneys 2016 Academy of justice, a 6 week, 40 hours a week trial advocacy clinic for attorneys. Soup to nuts criminal trial advocacy. Cyrus is talented, extremely intelligent and willing to work try every jury trial that comes his way. He will try any case in any of our state’s 58 counties. Cyrus will strike blows on behalf of justice because he is not afraid to announce "ready" for trial and try the case "day by day to jury verdict." You want this lawyer by your side.”

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Los Angeles, CA Offices
US Bank Building
633 W. 5th Street, 26th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071
453 S. Spring Street Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Las Vegas, NV Office
1810 E. Sahara Ave. Suite 459
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Houston, TX Office (Coming Soon)
Email: cyrusw@whittakerlegal.com
Phone: (310) 929-0182
Fax: (310) 300-1426


