La Puente Employment Lawyers

Yi-Hsuan Rachel Lin practices exclusively in the area of employment law since May 2015. She has worked on a variety of single-plaintiff employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation cases against private and public employers in state and federal courts. She also represents whistleblowers under the California Labor Code, federal False Claims Act, and other equivalent state acts. Her work includes all aspects of case management including drafting pleadings and motion papers, arguing motions in state and federal courts, handling written discovery, taking and defending lay and expert depositions, negotiating in mediations, and preparing for trial/arbitration. She also drafted...

I am an Of Counsel attorney at Employer Advocates Group, focusing on wage-hour class actions, PAGA actions, and conducting internal workplace investigations. Born and raised in San Luis Obispo County, I have a comprehensive background in both criminal and civil litigation. I am licensed to practice in California, Texas, and several federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court. I hold a certification as a Certified Appellate Specialist in California. My professional journey includes a variety of significant positions. I started as a law clerk for the Honorable Pamela Ann Rymer at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, followed by a role...

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...

Shehnaz M. Bhujwala, a strong advocate of consumer and worker rights in civil courts and the California Legislature, is a partner of Boucher LLP. She helps people harmed by defective products, and those hurt by bad practices of corporations, employers, and governmental entities, obtain justice through the courts. She prosecutes class actions, representative and collective actions, and other complex civil cases in federal and California state courts.

Barbra Arnold has over ten years of experience representing management in all facets of labor and employment law, including claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, unfair competition, trades secrets, collective bargaining with unions and wage and hour law including class actions relating to failure to pay overtime, and meal and rest period claims.

Barbra advises employers nationwide in these areas as well as on disability and religious accommodation, protected leaves of absence, personnel policies, employee handbooks, arbitration agreements, employment contracts, employee discipline and discharge, union avoidance and labor relations. She lectures and consults in these areas and on other employment-related...

Since being admitted to the California State Bar in 1978, Scott has been practicing law in the areas of construction, business, employment, and real estate, representing contractors, property owners, and others in the construction industry. As an experienced trial attorney, Scott has tried and arbitrated more than 200 cases. On the transactional side of law he has counseled and assisted hundreds of business clients on legal issues ranging from the formation and operation of new businesses to the sale and dissolution of existing businesses.

After graduating with honors from California State University at Pomona in 1974 with a degree...

Attorney Ben Mehdian is a seasoned and effective Los Angeles business litigation attorney who also handles employment defense and catastrophic personal injury matters. He uses a focused, strategic approach to securing the best outcome for his clients and has obtained many substantial victories on behalf of his clients. Mr. Mehdian's expertise runs deep as a trial attorney, with over 8 years of litigation experience. Mr. Mehdian has recovered millions for his clients.

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.

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,...

Rivera Employment Law’s principal and founder, Kevin Rivera, has over 10 years of experience in representing employers in all aspects of litigation, providing advice and counsel on employment law issues, and working as a workplace investigator.

Kevin obtained his law degree from the University of California, Berkeley, in 2006. He then worked as counsel in the employment law practice group at Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton in the firm’s Los Angeles office, where he represented and advised employers of all sizes and across industries prior to founding Rivera Employment Law.

Kevin’s practice focuses on advising, training, auditing and investigating workplaces to ensure...

Mark Shafer is a dedicated attorney who serves the local community. As a bilingual Spanish speaker, he has given back to many of Hispanic businesses in the Orange County area. As one of the Senior Partners at Shafer, Grossman, and Rupp, he adds personalized attention to all his clients and aggressively fights for your case.

I entered the legal field after a fruitful career in government contracts and e-commerce, driven by a resolve to differ from the attorneys I often met in my previous roles—those who created obstacles rather than fostering business achievements. My practice is dedicated to providing solutions for businesses, especially those engaged with the federal government. Navigating government contracts can be daunting. To those unfamiliar, the regulations may appear overly complex, and the government's goals can seem ambiguous and subject to change. It's crucial to have an ally who comprehends these regulations and can guide your business in adjusting to the shifting demands...

Hogie & Campbell Employment Lawyers are focused on protecting employees. Located in Tustin, CA our office of employment lawyers represents victims of Workplace Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Wrongful Termination – from high level employees of Fortune 500 companies to minimum wage workers. We are dedicated to opposing illegal employment practices and have been up against the world’s largest employment defense firms with great results. Hogie & Campbell are experienced at fighting for employees who have suffered from Disability Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Race Discrimination, Gender Discrimination, Pregnancy Discrimination, Family Medical Leave (“FMLA”), Wrongful Termination in violation of public policy, and other...

Michael J. Berry stands as the founder and lead attorney at MJB Law Group. With a laser-focused dedication to litigation, he commits himself to standing up for employees who have suffered from workplace rights infringements, as well as for individuals who've been detrimentally impacted in a personal injury due to the negligence of others. In every case, Mr. Berry’s driving motivation is to ensure that justice prevails, making sure his clients are made whole and guiding them back to the semblance of their regular lives. Before founding MJB Law Group, Mr. Berry was on the other side of the courtroom. He...

Karina N. Lallande received Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Sociology and Global Studies with a Socio-Economic and Political Emphasis from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a Juris Doctor Degree from the University of California Hastings, College of the Law in San Francisco, California. Her practice focuses on litigating personal injury and wrongful death cases, primarily involving claims of premises liability; trucking accidents; collisions between automobiles, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians; defective products; civil rights; and medical malpractice. Ms. Lallande represents victims who have suffered catastrophic injuries, such as brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, birth injuries, amputations, and traumatic...

Attorney Ruben Montoya founded MONTOYA LAW with the idea that if you hire an attorney you should deal with an attorney. Before MONTOYA LAW attorney Ruben Montoya worked for highly respected Workers Compensation / Personal Injury firm. During his time as the managing attorney for such firm he multiplied workers compensation settlements. Those Workers Compensation claims that would not settle for what the injured worker deserved Mr. Montoya tried and prevailed for his clients. Ruben Montoya has tried many trials with favorable outcomes and settled millions out of court. At MONTOYA LAW...

I. Benjamin Blady is the founding partner of Blady Workforce Law Group, APC, where he heads the Los Angeles Labor and Employment law and Class Action practice. Since 1994, Mr. Blady has focused his practice on employment law and labor law, wage and hour litigation, and class action litigation.

Ben Blady has handled claims for wrongful or unlawful termination, discrimination (age, disability, gender, race, sex, sexual orientation), maternity leave, pregnancy leave, sexual harassment, failure to pay wages, unpaid wages, employee misclassification, failure to reasonably accommodate health conditions, retaliation, sick leave and whistle-blowing. Mr. Blady has successfully represented clients in individual employee,...

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...

Bob graduated from Georgetown University magna cum laude. After college, he was awarded a Rotary International Fellowship and studied at the University of Lisbon in Portugal. Upon returning to the U.S., Bob worked for several years and then attended the University of Chicago Law School where he graduated with Honors. Since graduation, Bob has practiced labor & employment law in Orange County, California. In 2003, he founded Legally Nanny, the leading law firm providing legal and tax advice to household employers and domestic employment and homecare agencies. Bob represents household employers, domestic employment and homecare agencies, businesses and individuals in a wide variety...

Award winning personal injury attorney with major case wins in counties throughout California, including Los Angeles, Riverside and Orange County. John Bisnar is the founder and senior partner of one of the top California personal injury law firms, Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys, whose roots can be traced back to Bisnar & Associates, which he founded in 1978. Mr. Bisnar is a native of Southern California. He served active duty in the U.S. Army in the Pacific and South East Asia. In 1974 he graduated with honors from California State University, Long Beach, with a B.S. Degree in...

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.

Mr. Rager is committed to holding entities accountable for their actions. By doing so, it discourages future bad actions, resulting in further litigation, and burdening society as a whole. Mr. Rager’s trial record against the largest corporations and insurance companies speaks for itself. His last 7-figure trial verdict was in 2015. In the last two decades. he has achieved several multimillion dollar verdicts.

Beverly Hills Law Corp., PC was founded on a simple idea: provide a select group of clients with the highest caliber legal representation possible. We are a boutique law firm, located in Beverly Hills, California, catering to the transactional and litigation needs of entrepreneurs, new and growing businesses, and select individuals. Our firm is committed to providing both exceptional legal service as well as exceptional client service. Our efficient approach to the practice of law enables us to streamline operations and reduce overhead. We pass these savings along to our clients in the form of reasonable hourly billing rates....

Brian K. Andrews is a conscientious, detailed-orientated, determined attorney with expertise in litigation and Personal Injury and Work related injuries. Mr. Andrews has substantial experience in complex civil litigation that has resulted in several important published appellate court rulings and certified class action multi-million dollar settlements* that have benefited consumers throughout California. Mr. Andrews has handled scores of Personal Injury and Worker's Compensation cases.
*This does not guarantee, warranty, or predict the outcome of your case. Education Cal Poly Pomona Watterson College University of West Los Angeles, School of Law, 2004 Admitted to Practice Law State of...

Attorney Allan Carvalho is a workers’ compensation trial attorney, who has successfully resolved hundreds of complex cases involving all types of work-related injuries. He fights large insurance companies that unjustly seek to deny responsibility, or to minimize benefits, for injured workers. Attorney Carvalho earned his Juris Doctor degree from Trinity Law School, Santa Ana, Ca. He’s a member in good standing of the State Bar of California and of the California Attorney Applicants Association (CAAA) and Work Comp Central.

Steve is known for his expertise in employment law, the firm regularly consults with hundreds of clients throughout California and carefully screens the best cases for full trial representation. Steve has had 40 jury trials and has handled hundreds of employment mediation and arbitration since 1988. Steve is widely published in employment law, including “Aviation Employment Law”, Punitive Damages and other topics related to whistleblowers and termination for engagement in protective activity. He is Chair of the Board of Angel Flight West. Areas of Practice Employment Law Litigation Percentage 90% of Practice Devoted to Litigation - See more at: http://www.employmentattorneyca.com/attorney-profiles/stephen-danz/#sthash.nxLpghub.dpuf

I specialize in employment litigation and handles personal injury law cases.

The skillful attorneys at Kokozian Law Firm handle litigation arising out of all types of workplace misconduct. We have secured settlements and verdicts in the millions of dollars for employees in Los Angeles County. Some of the cases that we have handled have involved discrimination based on protected characteristics, such as disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, race, and age. We also consistently handle cases for wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and retaliation lawsuits, as well as claims based on a failure to provide medical leave of absence. Our attorneys can represent workers in wage and hour or overtime claims, failure...

Prior to earning a Masters in Business Administration from UCLA and a Juris Doctorate from Southwestern Law School, Adrian managed large community associations. Adrian’s experience gives our firm a unique perspective on the legal needs of homeowner associations and allows us to provide practical solutions to legal issues associations encounter. Adrian also serves as an expert witness on standards of care issues involving association boards of directors and community managers. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the CIDLAW Organization and previously served on both the Los Angeles and Orange County chapters of the Community Associations Institute. Because...

Michael Bassiri's real life experience as general counsel and President of a $100 Million Dollar company is invaluable.

Nima was born and raised in Los Angeles, and went on to graduate from UCLA summa cum laude, with a major in psychology. His legal education took place at Harvard Law School, which led him to work as an associate and counsel at some of the largest law firms in the country. Here, Nima worked on some of the largest and most sophisticated litigation matters in the country, as well as practicing mergers and acquisitions on behalf of private equity firms. After receiving invaluable training from some of the nation's top legal minds, Nima set out on his own to found...

I am deeply passionate about civil rights, particularly in the areas of labor and employment. I understand the struggles of making ends meet, the significant portion of our lives dedicated to our jobs, and the crucial need to advocate for employee rights. My journey in law began in the nonprofit sector, driven by my aspiration to serve the public. My career has taken me through various organizations such as Equality California, the National Center for Lesbian Rights, and the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law. Before my current position at Mozaffari Law, I worked as an attorney at Lambda Legal. It...

David Payab, Esq. is the founder of the Law Offices of Payab & Associates and one of the most respected employment attorneys in the Southern California legal community. A graduate of Southwestern University School of Law, Attorney Payab was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1997. Since then, he has built a reputation for both litigating and settling complex employment law, personal injury, real estate, and civil rights cases while assertively protecting the rights of his clients—including in one confidential settlement that resulted in more than $5 million for his client. He is the recipient of the American...

Kashif Haque is a trial attorney and one of the founding attorneys of Aegis Law Firm. He has obtained millions of dollars on behalf of his clients through trial, arbitration and settlement. As a result of his success in and out of the courtroom, he has been selected as one of the Top 50 Attorneys in Orange County (regardless of practice area) by Super Lawyers/Thomson Reuters. He has been named one of the Top Five Employment Attorneys in Orange County by OC Metro magazine for 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. The publishers of Los Angeles Magazine and Law &...

I received my JD from UC Hastings in 1976. I went on to work for the Orange County Public Defender's office from 1979-1986. After that I was partner at Earley & Baruch until 1992. Then I ventured out on my own and have continued to practicing law.

During my many decades of successful personal injury, employment law, business litigation and civil rights law practice, I have achieved a stellar firm-wide win rate in more than 200 trials, scores of impressive civil case victories and millions of dollars won for clients in negotiated settlements and in court.

Combined with these special...

Bill Daniels has successfully litigated numerous high-profile cases, including: In 2003 obtained a $20.5 million punitive damage verdict against Max Factor heir Andrew Luster in a high profile sexual battery case. In 2007 served as co-trial counsel in Zevada Enterprises v. Sasson, which resulted in a $3.5 million verdict in a commercial lease contest. Insurance matters - obtained multiple seven and eight figure recoveries for a variety of clients including Northridge Earthquake victims, physicians and small businesses, including a $1.2 million punitive damage verdict in Decena v. Pacific Specialty Insurance Company. Class actions - has served as a member of the litigation team in...

Steven G. Pearl is principal of The Pearl Law Firm. He focuses on wage and hour litigation, class actions, unfair competition, and consumer protection litigation. Mr. Pearl earned his Bachelor of Arts degree with Honors from the University of California at Berkeley and was a Deanâs Scholar at the University of California Hastings College of the Law. He served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Fern M. Smith, Judge of United States District Court, Northern District of California, and was an associate at a prominent national law firm before opening his own law firm in 1994....

Chair of the Employment Practice Group at Lewitt Hackman in Los Angeles, Ms. Bendavid exclusively represents employers in litigation, counseling, transactions and hearings.