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Nicholas Jamal Waddles, Employment Contracts Attorney in Los Angeles, California

Over 29 years of legal practice

Partner

Los Angeles, CA

Practicing employment contracts in Los Angeles since 1997.

29+
Years practicing
2
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Nicholas Jamal Waddles is a partner based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Employment Contracts. Nicholas has over 29 years of legal experience.

Based in
Los Angeles, CA
Experience
over 29 years
Known for
Employment Contracts
  • Handles Employment Contracts matters from Los Angeles, CA.
  • Over 29 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Nicholas Jamal Waddles: Nicholas Jamal Waddles is a partner based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Employment Contracts. Nicholas has over 29 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Nicholas takes on

Nicholas concentrates on employment contracts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Nicholas handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment Contracts cases in Los Angeles, California

Nicholas takes employment contracts 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 Nicholas agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Nicholas Jamal Waddles — employment contracts lawyer in Los Angeles

Nicholas Jamal Waddles is a partner based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Employment Contracts. Nicholas has over 29 years of legal experience.

Nicholas Jamal Waddles is a lawyer practicing employee benefits & executive compensation. Nicholas Jamal received a B.S. degree from Truman State University in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years. Nicholas Jamal practices in Los Angeles, CA.

Nicholas's approach to employment contracts cases

Nicholas Jamal Waddles is a lawyer practicing employee benefits & executive compensation. Nicholas Jamal received a B.S. degree from Truman State University in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years. Nicholas Jamal practices in Los Angeles, CA.

The kind of cases Nicholas takes

Nicholas reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment contracts matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Washington University

    J.D. · 1996

  • Truman State University

    B.S. · 1992

Jurisdictions

Nicholas's state bar admissions

  • California U.S. Dist

    1999 · ACTIVE

  • Michigan

    1997 · ACTIVE

Nicholas studied at J.D. in Washington University and B.S. in Truman State University.

Law school and academic background

Nicholas completed J.D. in Washington University and B.S. in Truman State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Nicholas runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Nicholas's professional memberships and bar associations

  • State Bar of California

    Member, Sections on: Tax Law Labor and Employment Western Pension Benefits Committee) American Bar Association (Member, Labor and Employment Section) State Bar of Michigan (Inactive · membership

Locations

Nicholas Jamal Waddles's office in Los Angeles

Nicholas's primary office is at One Century Plaza, 2029 Century Park East, Suite 3500, Los Angeles, CA. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

One Century Plaza, 2029 Century Park East, Suite 3500

Los Angeles, CA

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Hiring guide

How to hire Nicholas Jamal Waddles — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment contracts attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Nicholas usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Nicholas charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nicholas'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; Nicholas will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment contracts attorney in Los Angeles, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment contracts 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 Nicholas

Nicholas discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment contracts practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every employment contracts 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. Nicholas confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Nicholas's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment contracts practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Nicholas Jamal Waddles

  • How much does it cost to hire Nicholas for a employment contracts case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Nicholas walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Nicholas offer a free consultation?

    Nicholas charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nicholas's office. Some employment contracts attorneys offer free consults — check Nicholas's current terms during booking.

  • How long do employment contracts cases in California typically take?

    Simple employment contracts 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. Nicholas gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Nicholas take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?

    Nicholas 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 — Nicholas 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 Nicholas?

    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. Nicholas will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Nicholas accepting new employment contracts clients right now?

    Nicholas's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Employment Contracts attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California

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