Our Los Angeles Employment Lawyers & Staff

At Ottinger Law, we focus on two things that matter most: how you’re treated and the results we deliver. Our clients consistently share positive experiences in their reviews of our firm, praising the outcomes we achieve and the personal attention they receive.

One of the most common complaints about lawyers is a lack of communication. We take the opposite approach: our team makes it a priority to keep you fully informed, using a shared online system so you always know what’s happening with your case.

And while clear communication sets us apart, strong results are what truly define us. We fight for our clients with professionalism and determination, and we invite you to learn more about our attorneys below.

Robert W. Ottinger
Founder & Managing Employment Attorney

A practicing attorney for over 25 years, Robert focuses on representing executives and employees in employment disputes.

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Melanie Proctor
Senior Employment Attorney

Melanie brings over 20 years of litigation experience and a proven record in sexual harassment and gender discrimination cases.

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Katie Roussos
Employment Attorney

Katie passionately represents employees in their workplace related disputes.

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Joana Fernandes
Senior Paralegal

With an LL.M. from UCLA, Joana has worked in immigration, employment and business law. She speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish and French. 

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Meaghan Taggart
Paralegal

Since graduating from UCLA in 2020 and earning her paralegal certificate in 2021, Meaghan has combined legal skills with her passion for justice.
 
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