Practice Areas

• Employment Law. Our firm represents individual employees and businesses in a wide variety of matters of employment law. Employees deserve to work in environments free of hostility, sexual harassment, and workplace discrimination. They also deserve to be paid in full and on time and should never be retaliated against or wrongfully terminated for raising legitimate issues of misconduct. We routinely work with California employees who believe their workplace rights have been violated. This process may include filing a claim with the appropriate government agency before litigation can be explored. Our team also assists employers with navigating government agency investigations stemming from these claims and can defend them in any resulting litigation. We can also help businesses hold perpetrators of embezzlement and trade secret misappropriation accountable for their misconduct.
• Commercial Litigation. Conflicts between businesses can be especially complex and contentious, especially if significant resources are at stake. Prevailing a commercial lawsuit will require careful preparation, exhaustive research, and a thorough understanding of the relevant laws. Our team is ready to leverage our decades of litigation experience to secure a favorable outcome in your case. We have negotiated, mediated, arbitrated, and litigated matters involving asset recovery, business torts, fraud, false advertising, deceptive business practices, director and officer liability, fraudulent transfers, investor fraud, stockbroker liability, distribution agreements, partner disputes, shareholder disputes, and more. If you are an accountant accused of malpractice, our firm frequently handles these cases and can provide the seasoned representation you need. No matter the nature of your case, we are prepared to go to jury trial and are ready to pursue all available appeals options.

Alternative Dispute Resolution Services

While we are proud and successful litigators, our firm is willing and able to explore all legal remedies that are available in your case. We are familiar with many forms of alternative dispute resolution and can serve as your advocate throughout these processes. 

Our attorneys can represent you in:

• Negotiation. Most parties will want to avoid litigation where possible. Consequently, it can be wise to attempt to negotiate and find an agreeable compromise that resolves the conflict. Effective negotiation requires a clear understanding of your rights and legal options. We will work to negotiate a satisfactory resolution that meets all of your needs.
• Mediation. In mediation, parties agree to a series of discussions orchestrated by a neutral third party – the mediator. This is a more structured form of negotiation that seeks to avoid litigation. The mediator will be responsible for guiding the conversation and identifying pain points and areas of common ground. Participation in mediation is voluntary, and you are not obligated to commit to a settlement you are not happy with. Some contractual agreements will require parties to at least attempt mediation before pursuing litigation.
• Arbitration. When two parties commit to arbitration, they cooperatively select an arbitrator – often a retired judge or some other legal professional – to conduct a trial-like “hearing.” This will involve the legal representatives of both parties presenting legal agreements, evidence, and witness testimony. However, there is no discovery process, which can limit the amount of available evidence. Unlike traditional litigation, arbitrations are generally private do not involve juries. The arbitrator will ultimately make a binding decision that the participants must abide by. Many employment agreements include mandatory arbitration provisions, but there are other cases where arbitration can be a preferable strategy to going to court.

Learn more about how our services can benefit you by requesting a case evaluation. Contact us online or call (415) 936-0300 today!