Allen Felahy

Allen Felahy, the principal attorney at Felahy Employment Lawyers, stands at the forefront of California employment law, guiding workers through the toughest disputes with unwavering dedication and razor-sharp competence. Based in Glendale, he has not only shaped trial procedure and anti-harassment standards across the state but has also secured justice for employees in every corner of the workplace spectrum – from wrongful termination and whistleblower retaliation to discrimination, harassment, wage and overtime claims. With more than 1,000 matters resolved and a nearly perfect success rate, he earns his reputation as a legal strategist who consistently uncovers high-value cases – and then delivers. Recent successes include a 2024 trial verdict and judgment for nearly $2,000,000.00 for a employee who sued the County of Los Angeles for whistleblower retaliation, and a $5,750,000.00 class action settlement reported in the Daily Journal in 2025 When the stakes demand the courtroom’s full spotlight, Mr. Felahy’s record remains formidable: He has won 19 of 20 trials, a 95% trial success rate which is an elite success rate for a trial attorney. Over the past five years, his settlements and awards have averaged more than $250,000, underlining his knack for recognizing the strength of a claim and steering it toward maximum recovery. His peers and judges turn to him for insight – he contributes regularly to the California Continuing Education of the Bar Guide for Wage and Hour Law, and he’s an active member of the California Employment Lawyers Association as well as the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel. A Los Angeles native, Mr. Felahy built his foundations at Occidental College (B.S., 1994) and Loyola Law School, Los Angeles (J.D., 1997) and has upheld his California license since graduation. In and out of the courtroom, he’s a compassionate advocate, who couples rigorous legal analysis with genuine concern for his clients’ well-being. Hailed by colleagues for a client-first philosophy and honored with Avvo’s “Excellent” rating, he delivers not just legal victories but also reassurance and support through every twist and turn of the employment-law journey.