
Donald Potter is an accomplished employment law attorney with over 25 years of experience, exclusively representing workers in employment matters such as wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour violations. As an esteemed employment lawyer in Pasadena, Mr. Potter has a proven track record. He is a graduate of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy and has successfully prevailed in numerous trials, arbitrations, and administrative hearings. Pasadena Magazine has repeatedly recognized him as a "Top Attorney." Since establishing his own law firm in 2008, the Potter lawyer has obtained numerous court-approved wage-and-hour class action settlements on behalf of employees. Additionally, he has effectively prosecuted many single plaintiff lawsuits for his clients, resulting in recoveries amounting to tens of millions. Mr. Potter earned his law degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, CA, where he was a member of the award-winning Jessup International Moot Court Team. He completed his undergraduate studies at Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY, where he participated in two NCAA Championship Wrestling teams.
A wage-and-hour class action settlement obtained for California-based hotel and spa workers, addressing issues such as unpaid wages, meal and rest period violations, and other Labor Code violations.
A wage-and-hour class action settlement concerning various Labor Code violations against short-term, product demonstrators employed inside retail warehouse stores.
A wage-and-hour class action settlement, obtained by the Law Office of Donald Potter on behalf of auto body workers at repair centers throughout California who were compensated under a 'piece-rate' program.
Jury verdict for a FEHA disability discrimination case in the United States District Court, Central District. The employer appealed and the Law Office of Donald Potter prevailed before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in a unanimous appellate decision.
A unanimous FINRA arbitration award was issued by a panel of three arbitrators in a case. The lawsuit was brought by a financial manager against one of the nation's leading brokerage firms, asserting claims related to Labor Code violations, breach of contract, and conversion. The award included $300,000.00 in punitive damages.
Settlement of FEHA and wrongful termination claims for an employee in California
In 2010, the Law Office of Donald Potter obtained a wage-and--hour class action settlement for unpaid business expenses under Labor Code 2802, advocating on behalf of outside salespersons.
In 2013, the Law Office of Donald Potter obtained a wage-and-hour class action settlement for distribution center workers involving claims for unpaid vacation pay, and meal and rest periods violations
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Unanimous FINRA arbitration award Issued by a panel of three arbitrators. The Law Office of Donald Potter represneted a financial advisor against a large national brokerage firm. The claims asserted included violations of the California
Labor Code and breach of contract,

The Law Office of Donald Potter is proud to announce that Donald Potter was selected to the 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers list. The 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers list recognizes only the top 5% of attorneys based on a multiphase process of peer nominations, independent research, and evaluations.
Donald Potter’s’s recognition reflects his tireless dedication to successfully representing employees throughout California in cases involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, defamation, and wage and hour violations such as unpaid wages, missed meal and rest breaks, and overtime issues. His results have helped not only his clients and their families but also contributed to greater workplace fairness and accountability.



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