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Christa  Riggins

Christa Riggins

Employee Rights Advocate at Riggins Law, PC
  • Employment Law
  • California
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Biography

Christa Riggins is a wrongful termination lawyer in Los Angeles and the founder of Riggins Law. Ms. Riggins has committed her practice to helping employees enforce their rights in the workplace and has successfully litigated countless employment disputes involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination. Ms. Riggins’ success has resulted in millions of dollars in settlements for her clients.

Before opening her law firm, Ms. Riggins worked at the district attorney’s office and then as a wrongful termination lawyer at a boutique employment law firm. At the law firm, Ms. Riggins focused her practice on pregnancy and disability discrimination and violations of federal and state leave laws.

Since then, Ms. Riggins has been recognized as a top wrongful termination lawyer in Los Angeles. She was named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine for five consecutive years, 2017 – 2022, and received the Client’s Choice Award by Avvo in 2019. She is also an active member of the legal community and several employee rights organizations, including the California Employment Lawyers Association, where she serves as a committee vice-chair.

Ms. Riggins received her J.D. from Notre Dame Law School and her B.A. in Business from the University of Notre Dame. As an undergraduate student, Ms. Riggins was a scholarship athlete on the varsity swim team. During her athletic career, Ms. Riggins held multiple school and conference records, served as captain of her team, and competed in the 2008 Olympic Trials.

Ms. Riggins is admitted to practice law in the State of California and the United States District Court for the Central District and serves employees in Pasadena and the Greater Los Angeles Area.

Practice Area
Employment Law
Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Founder
Riggins Law, PC
- Current
Attorney
The Schlehr Law Firm, PC
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Law Clerk & Attorney
Los Angeles District Attorney's Office
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Education
University of Notre Dame Law School
J.D. (2013) | Law
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University of Notre Dame
B.A. (2009) | Business Management
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Awards
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2017 - 2022
Top Attorney
Avvo
Perfect 10.0 Rating
Professional Associations
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Member
- Current
Activities: Labor and Employment Law Section
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California Employment Lawyers Association
Member
- Current
Activities: Barristers Committee, Vice Chair
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Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
Member
- Current
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State Bar of California
Member
- Current
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Notre Dame Law Association
Member
- Current
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Speaking Engagements
Trial Story Hour
California Employment Lawyers Association
Negotiations in Employment Cases
California Employment Lawyers Association
Websites & Blogs
Website
Riggins Law, PC
Contact & Map
Riggins Law, P.C.
35 N. Lake Avenue, Suite 710
Pasadena, CA 91101
Telephone: (626) 365-1599
Fax: (626) 365-1598
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed