Littler Grows Attorney Ranks in Los Angeles with the Addition of Frank Melton

LOS ANGELES, CA (February 13, 2012) – Littler Mendelson, P.C. (Littler), the nation’s largest employment and labor law firm representing management has added Frank Melton as a shareholder to its Century City office as the firm continues to expand its growing Los Angeles presence. Melton’s 30-year career as a labor and employment attorney enhances the firm’s already robust Southern California practice.

“Frank’s depth of experience, coupled with his understanding of the needs and demands of employers in a variety of industries, make him a quality asset to Littler,” said Robert Blumberg, office managing shareholder of Littler’s Downtown and Century City Los Angeles offices. “We are excited to welcome Frank to the team as we continue to serve our diverse client base throughout Los Angeles County.”

Practicing labor and employment law for his entire career, Melton’s clients span a multitude of sectors ranging from prominent non-profits to national organizations in the aerospace and defense industry. He has developed a well-rounded practice representing clients in a variety of industries and sizes across the region’s strong middle-market business community. He has represented employers in all types of employment litigation in state and federal courts, arbitrations, trade secret and unfair competition lawsuits, and administrative proceedings before state and federal agencies. Melton also has extensive experience providing advice on day-to-day and compliance issues to employers, including employee terminations and disciplinary actions; investigations; wage and hour, privacy and leave of absence issues; drafting employment-related documents such as agreements, employee handbooks and policies; and traditional labor issues.

“I am honored to join this respected firm and look forward to serving my clients with the comprehensive resources Littler has to offer,” said Melton.

Melton joins Littler from Rutter Hobbs & Davidoff. He began his career at Tuttle & Taylor where he was partner for many years, as well as the Co-Chair of the Labor & Employment Law Practice Group.

He has served for many years as Labor Counsel for Bet Tzedek Legal Services and Sinai Temple and is a member of the State Bar of California, the Labor & Employment Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Professionals in Human Resources Association and ProVisors.

Melton received his J.D. from Stanford Law School and earned his B.S. in Political and Economic Systems, summa cum laude, from Yale College.

About Littler Mendelson

With over 900 attorneys and 56 offices, Littler Mendelson is the largest U.S.-based law firm exclusively devoted to representing management in employment and labor law matters. As the only U.S. member of the Ius Laboris global alliance, Littler has extensive resources to address the needs of multi-national clients, from navigating international employment laws and labor relations issues to applying corporate policies worldwide. Established in 1942, the firm has litigated, mediated and negotiated some of the most influential employment law cases and labor contracts on record.