Nicholas J. Ferraro

Nicholas J. Ferraro, Esq. is a leading labor and employment attorney based in San Diego, California. He focuses on wage and hour class actions, representing workers in high-impact cases across California and nationwide. He is licensed to practice law in all courts in California and Washington.

Mr. Ferraro graduated cum laude from Gonzaga University with a B.A.. He earned his J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law, where he contributed to the San Diego Law Review.

As the founder of Ferraro Vega Employment Lawyers, Mr. Ferraro has led dozens of wage and hour class actions as class counsel. His firm has fought for more than 100,000 employees in collective actions involving unpaid wages, missed rest breaks, and overtime violations. Known for trial excellence and deep litigation experience, his team is a trusted choice for complex employment law cases.

Before launching his firm, Mr. Ferraro practiced with national law firms Duane Morris and Gordon Rees, where he defended public and private employers in complex employment matters. This background provides him with a comprehensive understanding of employment law from both perspectives.

Mr. Ferraro is a frequent speaker on employment law, having led training for the California Department of Industrial Relations and presented at major legal conferences. His published work has appeared in HR Daily Advisor, Lexology, and the California Employment Law Letter, among others.

Mr. Ferraro’s accolades include being named to the “Top 100 Leaders in Law” by the San Diego Business Journal (2022), seven consecutive years as a Super Lawyers Rising Star, and six years on Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch. These honors reflect his commitment to advocacy and legal excellence.

Whether representing individual employees or large class actions, Nicholas J. Ferraro is known for his strategic, results-oriented approach and tireless dedication to protecting workers’ rights.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Ferraro Vega Employment Lawyers, Inc.

Licensed State

• California
• Washington

Education

• University of San Diego School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Gonzaga University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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