Bar Admissions
State Bar of California, 2016
Eastern District of California
Northern District of California
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Studies
University of Santa Barbara, 2010
Juris Doctorate, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, 2015
Tyler Anthony is an associate attorney at Belden Blaine Raytis, LLP, specializing in labor and employment litigation, with a focus on high-stakes single-plaintiff and class action wage and hour matters. He manages all aspects of litigation, including appeals, in state and federal courts and private arbitration. Tyler's expertise includes complex legal issues such as the enforceability of arbitration agreements and matters related to collective bargaining agreements, making him a key advocate for clients in industries like construction, transportation, healthcare, and agriculture.
Before joining BBR, Tyler developed his litigation skills at Perkins Coie and DLA Piper in Los Angeles, where he represented national and international companies in various legal matters. His experience spans labor and employment disputes, commercial and business disputes, entertainment litigation, and intellectual property issues, showcasing his broad legal proficiency.
Tyler graduated magna cum laude from Loyola Law School in 2015, earning the Fritz B. Burns merit scholarship and serving as an editor of the Loyola Law Review. He also externed for U.S. District Court Judge Dolly Gee and received the Dean Service Award for his pro bono work. Tyler's blend of litigation expertise and strategic insight makes him a highly effective advocate in complex legal environments.
Practice Focus
Civil Litigation
Employment Litigation
Professional Associations and Leadership
Kern County Bar Association, 2022-present
Kern County Society for Human Resource Management, 2024-present
Recent Litigation Success
Obtained judgment in favor of healthcare facility following sustained demurrer to complaint alleging sexual harassment and related claims (appeal pending).
Obtained reversal and remand of trial court’s denial of client’s motion to compel arbitration, successfully navigating a split of legal authority on a complex authentication issue (published appellate opinion).
Obtained reversal and remand of trial court’s denial of client’s motion to compel arbitration, successfully advocating that the trial court had misapplied the applicable burdens of proof (publication of appellate opinion pending).
Published Appellate Opinions
Ramirez v. Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC (2024) 102 Cal.App.5th 821 [322 Cal.Rptr.3d 30],as modified (June 11, 2024)
Professional Experience
Belden Blaine Raytis, LLP, 2022–present
Best, Best, & Krieger, LLP, 2020–2022
DLA Piper, LLP, 2018–2020
Perkins Coie, LLP, 2015–2018
