Sherman Oaks 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...

Tamara S. Freeze is highly experienced in employment litigation, taking her cases to trial and obtaining multi-million dollar verdicts. Before opening her own practice, she worked for several big law firms in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Orange County. Ms. Freeze is comfortable litigating cases and representing clients throughout California. Ms. Freeze has substantial experience representing clients in discrimination and harassment disputes, wrongful discharge, breach of contract, and for unpaid compensation and benefits. She has experience vigorously defending employee rights, educating drafting employment and settlement agreements, independently supervising cases, calculating settlement ranges and managing litigation. As part of her practice, Ms....

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.

Tina has dissolved Gehres Law Group to focus on building a NFP organization, YesHope.org. She is no longer taking clients. Thank you for your patronage.

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.

Elias Fakhoury is an Associate Attorney for the Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates. Elias attended the University of Southern California for his undergraduate studies, where he majored in Political Science. He then continued his education at Southwestern Law School. Prior to joining the Law Offices of Samer Habbas, Elias was an attorney and law clerk at several premier civil litigation firms in Los Angeles, where he gained experience in business litigation, employment and labor actions, and personal injury and wrongful death cases. Elias is an active member of the California State Bar as well as several legal associations including the...

Samuel P. Nielson is a tenacious and polished advocate specializing in employment law. He exclusively represents employees in workplace disputes. Sam has varied litigation experience in both federal and state courts through single plaintiff and class action lawsuits. For more than a dozen years, Super Lawyers Magazine has annually named Sam a "Super Lawyer" or “Rising Star” in Employment Law. He has a perfect 10/10 rating from the online legal referral service Avvo, and a “Distinguished” peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell. The National Trial Advocates, a companion organization to the National Trial Lawyers, recognized Sam in as one of the “Top...

Attorney Patel has more than 15 years of experience and has worked on both sides (Defense and Applicant) of the workers' compensation arena, which gives him an edge in getting his clients what they deserve for benefits and medical treatment.

Mr. Patel is a well-versed, experienced, and practical attorney. He pays particular attention to detail and communicates regularly with his clients. His office is equipped with a Spanish interpreter and Spanish-speaking staff. He is very involved in local communities and businesses. Simply put: employment law/workers’ compensation is his passion, and he is still looking to answer why employers would ever engage...

Andrade Law Offices is comprised of Lead Counsel and Owner, Steven R. Andrade and Associate Philip M. Green. Together they bring more than 50 years of combined legal expertise in the legal practice of Personal Injury, Criminal and DUI defense. Steven Andrade has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the State of California and is a member of Multi-Million Dollar Advocates. With thousands of trials to his credit, it is no wonder he is recognized with these prestigious recognitions. Steven R. Andrade is known as the lawyer that other lawyers...

Joe Wojcik is a partner in Davis & Wojcik, APLC. Mr. Wojcik has over 25 years of litigation experience in state, federal and bankruptcy courts, and represents prominent corporate clients and executives in prosecuting and defending complex business litigation and transactional matters throughout Riverside County. He represents health care providers, real estate developers, and agricultural companies in a wide range of matters, including commercial, employment, real estate, and compliance claims. He also represents over 2,000 clients in preparing their wills, trusts, power of attorneys, and other matters for their estate planning needs.

If your situation requires experienced and knowledgeable representation from...

As a founding partner at the firm of Davis Wojcik Duarte, APLC, Riverside County attorney Robert A. Davis works on both criminal and civil cases. He has over 22 years of experience in the legal field. Mr. Davis has been involved with the boards of the Hemet Hospital Foundation, the Exchange Club, and the Education Foundation. He is a member of the California Society of Healthcare Attorneys, American Health Lawyers’ Association and Riverside County Bar Association. He received his Juris Doctor from Brigham Young University, where he was Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Law and Education. Contact his firm for...

Suffering injuries due to the negligence of others can leave people struggling with a number of problems. At the Hariri Law Group in San Diego, California, we offer focused personal injury representation to clients living throughout the area. Our law firm team knows that after an accident, people may have concerns about mounting medical bills, lost wages while they are recovering and meeting their other financial responsibilities. We provide customized legal guidance and work to help those we represent to achieve financial justice.

Over the years, we have committed ourselves to helping people who have suffered injuries through no fault of...

Garcia & Birge, A Professional Corporation is a comprehensive Employment Law firm committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients. Practice areas include: ● Wage and Hour -- minimum wage, overtime, breaks, personal attendants, mischaracterization ● Discrimination – race, national origin, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, religion, veteran status ● Harassment - Sex and Class-Based ● Workplace Retaliation ● Wrongful Termination ● Caregivers and Domestic Workers ● Disability Accommodation ● Severance Agreements, Contracts Marian Birge has extensive experience representing clients in litigation, before administrative agencies, in mediation, and through negotiations. The firm places a...

Joseph Pluta is a seasoned attorney specializing in Workers’ Compensation law, with additional experience in Social Security Disability and Personal Injury cases. Born and raised in Trenton, New Jersey, Mr. Pluta completed his undergraduate degree at Brown University in 1971 and earned his law degree from the University of San Diego in 1978. That same year, he was admitted to the California Bar and has since gained admission to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of California. For over 46 years, Mr. Pluta has been dedicated to advocating for injured workers. He is a certified...

Joseph L. Richardson leads the Racial & Economic Justice practice at McCune Law Group. This practice group is designed to be a voice for the community; it is intentionally and uniquely positioned to bring actions against entities and institutions whose policies disproportionately harm people of color in the workplace and the consumer/small business marketplace. The group encompasses areas including employment, civil rights, and consumer and small business class actions. Joe graduated from the University of Redlands and Northwestern University School of Law. In addition to litigation, Mr. Richardson also leads the department in advocacy – partnering with leaders (business, community, political,...

Branigan Robertson is an attorney who is loves about helping regular everyday members of the community fight for their rights in the workplace. Mr. Robertson exclusively represents employees in employment disputes and focuses his practice on sexual harassment, pregnancy discrimination, wage & hour, wrongful termination, and retaliation. In the last few years Mr. Robertson has recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for his clients. Mr. Robertson is admitted to practice in courts of the State of California. He is a member the California Employment Lawyers Association. Mr. Robertson attended Chapman University School of Law and focused...

I served on Active Duty in the United States Marine Corps for 20 years, and am an advocate for veterans and their families.

The Law Offices of Frank Daugherty are committed to protecting the rights of workers who are treated unfairly by their employers, consumers who have fallen victims to deceptive advertising or other consumer fraud, those who need help with business and contract issues, judgement collections, and those who need limited scope legal representation including assisting in the preparation of a small claims case.

I have a unique blend of practical business experience in addition to a legal background. Prior to earning a law degree in 1993, I had over 25 years experience in the securities, insurance and banking industries including being Senior Vice President of one of the nation's largest financial institutions in the 1980's. This prior business experience gives me not only a legal perspective but also a practical business perspective in seeking solutions to clients' legal problems.

Kamran represents clients in complex insurance, employment, construction, general liability and business litigation. Those clients include some of the world’s largest insurance carriers, governmental entities, Fortune 500 companies, several of California’s largest publicly- held and privately-held businesses, builders, real estate developers and contractors. In connection with the litigation practice, he also advises and represents a wide spectrum of London market insurers, reinsurers and intermediaries in all lines of insurance business, including professional liability, construction, property, maritime, general liability, environmental, energy, and directors & officers (D&O) policies. Kamran’s coverage practice includes knowledge and experience relating to the different types of insurance...