Stokes Wagner Law Firm

Who We Are

Fluent In Hospitality

Our industry-savvy professionals have the skills and experience to help you appropriately manage your labor and employment legal needs.

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Being Present is Step One

Our clients are everywhere so our team operates from six locations to best serve your needs. And because you operate 24/7, so do we.

Hospitality News

Our legal professionals share insight on new or updated state and federal laws and how they could impact your hospitality operations. New publications are posted weekly.

California Senate Bill 261: Unpaid Wage Judgments

March 12, 2026

Omar Hernandez

Category: Legal Updates

On October 13, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 261 (SB 261) into law, strengthening enforcement of unpaid ... Read more

California Senate Bill 513: Training and Education Records Now Required Under Personnel Records Request

March 6, 2026

Jessica Villaescusa

Category: Legal Updates

On October 11, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill (SB 513) expanding the definition of “personnel re... Read more

Stokes Wagner Welcomes Michael J. D'Angelo

March 3, 2026

Eleanor J. McCloskey

Category: Press Releases

Michael joins us after more than two decades immersed in labor and employment law — including nearly fifteen years with Hyatt Hotels... Read more

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