Santa Monica Employment Lawyers

I am an employment and general business attorney with experience in transactional and litigation work. In my transactional practice, I advise businesses regarding contract interpretation, compliance with laws, and draft business related agreements. I audit businesses for compliance with federal and state employment laws, develop preventive policies, handbooks, employment agreements, and other employment documents to avoid employment claims and litigation. In my litigation practice, I draft pleadings and law in motion, conduct depositions, and attend hearings.

In 2002, I founded Employer Advocates Group law firm with a single mission: to defend and protect employers in employment law matters. That is accomplished by defending businesses in all manner of employment litigation, in both state and federal courts, and by providing sound advice regarding workplace policies and practices designed to effectively manage legal risk. With offices in Orange County and San Luis Obispo, EAG is well-positioned to represent employers across California. I hold an "AV Preeminent" rating from the Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating an attorney can receive, based on demonstrated legal ability and adherence to professional ethics,...

For over twenty-five years, I have dedicated my practice to Workers Compensation cases, including FEHA and Labor Code 132a discrimination cases. I have successfully represented seriously injured employees from various industries, maintaining a nearly flawless track record. My background spans several fields, including business, real estate, sales and marketing, and pharmacy practices, which enriches my understanding of different workplace environments. My firm is committed exclusively to representing injured workers. Should your injuries prevent you from visiting our office, I assure you that we will make arrangements to come to you, either electronically or in person if appropriate. "We will get...

Ryan C. Nerney, Esq. is a Senior Associate in the San Diego office of Tully Rinckey PLLC, where he focuses his practice primarily on national security law, with experience in federal employment and military matters. Ryan represents clients who have security clearance issues against agencies such as CIA, NSA, DIA, DOD, NRO, and DOE. He has represented numerous clients in security clearance revocation proceedings and has a proven record of saving clients’ jobs, as well as anticipating and resolving potential future issues with their security clearances.

Prior to joining Tully Rinckey PLLC, Ryan spent more than five years representing clients in...

Prior to forming Quintilone and Associates, Mr. Quintilone worked with the national labor and employment defense firm of Fisher & Phillips and with some of southern California’s preeminent trial lawyers at Horton, Barbaro & Reilly. Mr. Quintilone was formerly an associate with the insurance defense firm of Hollins Schechter working with large multi-party cases in their environmental, liability and employment practice areas.

During my practice I have gained extensive experience in all facets of complex litigation. My expertise includes litigation of employment, general liability, class action, construction, products, and general business litigation matters – from start through trial, and appeal. Further, I have prepared volumes of employment handbooks, construction and real estate disclosures and agreements, and general business contracts aimed to fully protect my clients and, when applicable, transfer risk to the appropriate parties. This allows me to offer a unique perspective to my clients and create strategies for any scenario.