Elliot S. Isaac: Thirty Years Representing Only the Employee, From a Single Cave Creek Road Office

Elliot S. Isaac has practiced employment law exclusively on behalf of employees from the same north Phoenix office since the mid-1990s, focusing on wrongful termination, discrimination, unpaid wages, and related claims.

About the Firm

• Founded by Elliot S. Isaac, admitted to the State Bar of Arizona in 1991 (Bar No. 013882)
• Solo practice representing employees only in employment disputes
• Office located at 14820 N. Cave Creek Road, Suite 3, Phoenix, AZ 85032
• Free initial consultation; contingency and fee arrangements discussed case-by-case

Background

Elliot S. Isaac earned his B.A. and M.A. in History from Columbia University and his J.D. from New York University School of Law in 1991. After admission to the State Bar of Arizona, he began his career as an associate at Streich Lang Weeks & Cardon in Phoenix, following summer positions at Kaye Scholer Fierman Hays & Handler in New York and a law-clerk stint at Sterling National Bank and Trust. He opened his solo practice in 1995 and has operated from the same office since.

Practice Focus

The firm represents employees in the following areas:

• Wrongful termination
• Race, sex, and age discrimination
• Sexual harassment and sexual-orientation discrimination
• Unpaid wages and overtime disputes
• FMLA and ADA claims (medical-leave and disability discrimination)

The firm’s website explicitly states it does not represent employers, though Isaac’s Avvo profile mentions serving “employees and small businesses.” No employer-defense services are advertised on the firm’s website.

Client Feedback

Client reviews present a mixed record:

• FindLaw reviews (verified clients) describe positive outcomes, including a settlement in a wrongful-termination dispute with a Fortune 500 employer. Reviewers praise Isaac’s responsiveness, honesty, and diligence.
• Avvo reviews average 2.7 out of 5, with some clients reporting slow communication and dissatisfaction with case updates.

Recognition

• Listed in Best Lawyers in America for Employment Law – Individuals and Labor and Employment Litigation (2013–2017)
• Selected to Super Lawyers for Employment & Labor (Employee) (2016–2017, 2021–2026)

No State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization certification in employment law is documented.

Arizona Employment Law Context

Arizona is an at-will employment state, but exceptions exist under statutes such as:

• The Arizona Employment Protection Act (A.R.S. 23-1501), which prohibits terminations violating written contracts, public policy, or protected conduct
• The Arizona Civil Rights Act (A.R.S. 41-1461 et seq.), enforced by the Arizona Attorney General’s Civil Rights Division, with strict filing deadlines (as short as 180 days)
• Arizona’s wage statute (A.R.S. 23-350 et seq.), allowing treble damages for proven nonpayment

Filing deadlines and exceptions are fact-specific; missing a deadline may bar a claim.