About Garrett
Garrett V. Jensen has aggressively defended California employers in high-stakes employment cases through all stages of litigation, from pre-suit demands through trial and appeal. His span a broad range of industries, including: banks and mortgage lenders, healthcare, transportation and logistics, staffing, security, retail, and many other businesses of various sizes and in varied industries. His practice has a special emphasis on defending class action wage and hour and PAGA lawsuits and other complex employment litigation matters.
Garrett's practice also includes representing management in single plaintiff actions alleging discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage and hour violations in state and federal court as well as before various administrative agencies. In addition, Garrett also provides advice and counseling to his clients on counseling preventative measures to avoid litigation, including reviews of general employment policies and wage and hour issues, and assists employers in conducting internal investigations.
In addition to his employment practice, Garrett represents companies in complex business litigation involving contract claims and business torts.
Areas of Practice
- Class Actions
- PAGA Litigation
- Wage and Hour Issues
- Wrongful Termination and Workplace Tort Litigation
Education
Chapman University College of Law, J.D., 2004
Arizona State University, M.Ed., 2000, with honors
Dartmouth College, A.B., 1999
Publications
A Court in a Bind: Should It Change Its Mind?
lass action?! Despair Not: Arbitration Agreement Will Improve Our Lot
Avoiding the Stuffy Courtroom: Arbitration, Here We Come!
Court Shows Employee the Door: You’ve Been Paid All You’re Owed
Presentations
Your Company is in My Sights: Making Your Company a Less Attractive Target of Class Action Litigation
Wage & Hour Risk Management in CA: The Top Issues That Expose Employers to Claims & Lawsuits
The Year in Review: New Decisions, Laws and Trends Affecting California Employers
Top Ten Mistakes Facing California Employers
Should You Be Considering Mandatory Arbitration for Your Non-Union Workforce?
Written Opinions
Certified Tire Wage and Hour Cases, 28 Cal. App. 5th 1 (2018)
Recognitions
Listed, Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" - Employment Law Management (2026), Irvine, CA
Listed, Best Lawyers® - Employment Law Management (2025 - 2027), Irvine, CA
Listed, Super Lawyers Southern California Rising Star, 2015 & 2016
Orange County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section, 2006 - present
Robert A. Banyard Inn of Court, 2009 - present
Related Case Results
Class Certification Defeated on Meal and Rest Break Claims By Employees of Transportation Company
Plaintiff Walks Away From Wrongful Termination and Pregnancy Discrimination Action After MSJ Filed and Sanctions Motion Served
Class Action Proceedings Dismissed By The Los Angeles County Superior Court And Individual Claims Referred To Binding Arbitration
Class Action Proceedings Dismissed and Individual Claims Referred To Binding Arbitration
Summary Judgment Granted in Disability & Age Discrimination Case Filed Under FEHA
Marketing Co. Defeats Sexual Harassment Claims at Arbitration
Realty Co. Settles Employee’s Commission Claims for Nominal Amount of Demand
Aggressive Discovery Strategy Allows the Show to Go On
News
30 CDF Attorneys Named to 2027 Best Lawyers® and “Ones to Watch”® Lists
24 CDF Attorneys Named Among The Best Lawyers in America and “Ones to Watch” in 2025
CDF Bolsters Leadership, Adds Partners
Garrett Jensen Authors Article “Statute Of Limitations: Sign On The Dotted Line”
Garrett Jensen Authors Article “A Court In A Bind: Should It Change Its Mind?”
Garrett Jensen Authors Article on Class Actions and Arbitration Agreements in the CA Employment Law Newsletter
Why CDF
Our clients can rest assured that our attorneys will protect their time, protect their dime and protect their peace of mind, so they can focus on maintaining productive and rewarding workplaces to remain competitive and successful in their marketplace. CDF - Attorneys you can Trust. Experience you can Trust. Results you can Trust.
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