With a background in social work and past legal experience with employment and family law matters, Ryan focuses on proactive resolution of workplace disputes while aggressively defending his clients’ interests.

Ryan is a member of the Ventura County Bar Association and the Ventura County Barristers. He is an associate in the Jerome H. Berenson American Inns of Court, Ventura County Chapter, and an active member of his church.

A native of Ventura County, Ryan received his law degree from Loyola Law School in 2009 and his Master of Social Work degree from the University of Utah in 2006.

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Employment and Labor Attorney

Ryan M. Haws
Attorney

LightGabler LLP
760 Paseo Camarillo
Suite 300
Camarillo, CA 93010
 Direct Phone/Fax: 805.248.7047
Email: rhaws@lightgablerlaw.com
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Ryan Haws litigates a wide variety of disputed matters and counsels employers in all aspects of employment law, including:

  • Training and preventive counseling for employee relations and litigation avoidance
  • Development and revision of employee handbooks and personnel policies
  • Disabilities and leaves of absence
  • Workplace privacy issues
  • Internal investigations
  • Employee discipline
  • Hiring and termination
  • Wage and hour matters
  • Litigation of business and employment disputes
  • Wrongful termination
  • Employment discrimination and harassment
  • Protection of employer trade secrets and confidential information

Professional Experience

Ryan Haws practices in the areas of employment law advice and counsel and employment litigation. With a background in social work and past legal experience with employment and family law matters, he focuses on proactive resolution of workplace disputes while aggressively defending his clients’ interests, and provides guidance to employers on complying with legal standards while preserving business productivity and employee morale.

Community

Ryan is a member of the Ventura County Bar Association and the Ventura County Barristers. He is an associate in the Jerome H. Berenson American Inns of Court, Ventura County Chapter. Ryan also frequently participates in or referees local basketball, softball, and football leagues. He is an active member of his church community.

Education

Ryan received his Bachelor of Science degree at Brigham Young University in 2005 and his Master of Social Work degree at the University of Utah in 2006. He received his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School in 2009. Ryan is admitted to the State Bar of California and the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

Personal

Ryan is a Ventura County native, born in Moorpark and raised in Newbury Park, where he currently resides with his wife Rebekah and their infant daughter, Layla. Mr. Haws graduated from Newbury Park High School. When not working or spending time with his wife and daughter, he enjoys surfing, rock climbing, and playing almost any available sport. Mr. Haws is conversational in Spanish.