Pennington & Trodden
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Attorney Profile

Christopher J. Trodden

Christopher J. Trodden

Partner — Workers' Compensation, Employment & Civil Litigation

Christopher Trodden began his legal career as a law clerk at Roland & Pennington while attending Southwestern University School of Law. After earning his Juris Doctorate in May 1993 and admission to the California State Bar that same year, he joined the firm as an associate attorney.

Mr. Trodden became a partner in 2000 following the firm's largest case in its history, which led to the firm's evolution and eventual renaming as Pennington & Trodden in December 2018. He is admitted to practice in all California state courts as well as the United States District Court, Ninth Circuit.

His practice spans workers' compensation, civil litigation in Superior Courts, Social Security Disability claims, Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) matters, and appeals through the California Supreme Court and federal circuits.

Education

  • B.A. — University of California, Irvine
    Minor in Management
  • J.D. — Southwestern University School of Law, May 1993

Bar Admissions

  • California State Bar — 1993
  • All California State Courts
  • U.S. District Court, Ninth Circuit

Practice Areas

  • Workers' Compensation
  • Civil Litigation
  • Social Security Disability
  • FEHA / Employment Law
  • State & Federal Appeals

Professional Memberships

  • Los Angeles County Bar Association
  • California State Bar — Workers' Compensation Section
  • California Applicants' Attorneys Association