If there is to be peace in our industrial life let the employer recognize his obligation to his employees - at least to the degree set forth in existing statutes. - John L. Lewis
Phillip R. Poliner
[email protected]
Tel. 714-620-1125 
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Phillip R. Poliner — Champion for Workers and Consumers
Phillip R. Poliner is a seasoned class action attorney with a powerful track record of holding employers and corporations accountable. His primary focus is on employment and consumer class actions—and the results speak for themselves. Mr. Poliner has served as lead or co-lead counsel in over 100 class action cases, securing more than $100 million in relief for employees and consumers across California and beyond. In employment law, Mr. Poliner has taken on a wide range of unlawful workplace practices, including:
On the consumer protection front, Mr. Poliner has led impactful litigation against deceptive business practices. He served as co-lead counsel in a landmark case involving the alleged overpricing of CARB-compliant gasoline in California. The case resulted in a $48 million settlement, with millions directed to environmental charities—delivering both justice and meaningful community impact. Driven by a commitment to fairness, Mr. Poliner’s mission is simple: to return money to employees and consumers that never should have been taken from them in the first place. Through sharp advocacy, deep legal knowledge, and unwavering determination, he continues to help ordinary people stand up to powerful interests—and win. PRACTICE AREAS
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Education: Mr. Poliner received his undergraduate degree, Cum Laude, from the University of California Santa Barbara. He received his J.D. degree from Southwestern School of Law in Los Angeles, California.
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Bar Admissions: Mr. Poliner is admitted to practice in California and is admitted to the Bar of the United States District Court for the Central and Eastern Districts of California.
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