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Practice Areas

Civil Litigation in the following forums:

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  • Superior Courts of California

  • United States District Courts

  • Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal

  • California Court of Appeal

  • Arbitrations

  • Mediations

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There are a variety of legal issues that can arise out of the employment relationship.  We offer a range of legal services to properly

address the complexities of California’s employment and labor laws and will give you the personalized attention that you should expect. 

Whether the relationship is just beginning or coming to an end, or anytime in between, there are a host

of laws, regulations, and legal protections that we will help you make sense of.

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Representative Matters include:

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  • Wrongful Termination

  • Sexual Harassment

  • Harassment based on sex, race, age, ethnicity, disability, religion, pregnancy, sexual orientation

  • Discrimination

  • Hostile Work Environment

  • Family and Medical Leaves of Absence

  • Pregnancy Disability Leaves of Absence

  • Whistleblower

  • Breach of Contract

  • Wage and Pay Issues and Disputes

  • Severance Agreements

  • Executive Compensation Agreements

  • Confidentiality Agreements

  • Misappropriation of Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition

  • Interference with Business Relationships

  • Actions Before Government Agencies, including:

  • California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (D.F.E.H.)

  • United States Equal Opportunity Commission (E.E.O.C.)

  • Cases and Audits of the California Labor Commissioner

  • Cases and Audits of the United States Department of Labor

Office Appointment Hours 

Monday – Friday

8:30 am – 5:00 pm

We also offer telephone and
video conferencing

The information on this website is for general information purposes only.  Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation.  This information is not intended to create, nor does the receipt or the viewing of its contents constitute an attorney-client relationship.

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