Rancho Santa Fe 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.

Mr. Dzida is both an accomplished litigator and an experienced transactional attorney. He has served as lead trial attorney in over one hundred court and jury trials, and the decisions in many of his appellate cases have been published in the official reports. Mr. Dzida is also an experienced and accomplished transactional attorney, negotiating and documenting real estate and business agreements and organizing business and non-profit corporations and limited liability companies for large and small clients. He, therefore, brings the practical perspective he has gained from both of these areas, as a litigator and as a transactional attorney, to his...

Jack H. Pogosian is the CEO and Trial Counsel for In Motion Law, APC, a San Diego employment law, business law and personal injury law firm serving clients across San Diego County and throughout California statewide. With significant experience in labor and employment law and personal injury matters, Jack is a seasoned transactional and litigation attorney who takes a trial-focused approach toward dispute resolution. He is also highly experienced in regulatory compliance and corporate governance for companies of all sizes, serving as outside general counsel or providing services as needed to resolve particular issues. Jack Pogosian is a graduate of California...

I lead Michael Trust Law, APC, with a commitment to delivering exceptional legal representation in employment law to both aggrieved employees and to employers. As a California-licensed attorney, I have spent decades addressing various workplace issues such as discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, whistleblower claims, and disability issues. I am also well-versed in helping with policies and procedures. My 35-year career in human resources, combined with my legal skills, provides me with a comprehensive understanding of employment matters from both employer and employee perspectives. My practice is founded on principles of fairness and achieving results. For employers, I provide compliance strategies,...

I am an attorney based in California with 46 years of experience. Here's a summary of information about me: I started working in lawyer's offices before I went to law school. By the time I passed the California bar exam, I had been working in various capacities for lawyers for five years, so I hit the ground running when I was admitted to the practice of law. I have experience in Civil Rights (including ADA, Discrimination, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law), Employment Law (including Employee Benefits, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination), Personal Injury Law, General Litigation, Insurance Bad Faith,...

Moten & Associates is a premier legal practice dedicated to providing expert counsel in trusts and estates and wage and hour law. With a team of seasoned attorneys, we offer personalized solutions to protect assets, ensure seamless wealth transfer, and advocate for employees and employers navigating complex wage regulations. Trusts & Estates Our firm helps individuals and families secure their legacies through comprehensive estate planning, including wills, trusts, probate administration, trust litigation and asset protection strategies. We tailor solutions to meet each client's unique needs, ensuring financial security for future generations while minimizing tax burdens and legal complications. Wage & Hour Law We...

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...

I was born in Caracas, Venezuela, and pursued my undergraduate studies at the Universidad de Los Andes in Merida, where I obtained a dual degree in Arts and Literature. In 1981, I relocated to the United States to continue my education in Applied Linguistics at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where I received my Master’s Degree in 1984. Following this, I enrolled in the UCLA School of Law, earning my Juris Doctor degree in 1987, and subsequently, I was admitted to the California State Bar. Since 1991, my law partner and husband, Rick Hicks, and I have dedicated our...

Edwin V. Woodsome, a Phillips ADR neutral, was managing partner of Dechert LLP’s Los Angeles office and head of Global Litigation at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe. With over 35 years of trial experience, he has handled consumer fraud, False Claims Act, securities, product liability, trade secrets, employment, antitrust, and intellectual property cases in state and federal courts. He has extensive appellate, mediation, and arbitration experience, including the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California’s mediation panel. Woodsome represented major firms in transportation, banking, technology, aerospace, and entertainment, serving as U.S. national litigation counsel for a global logistics company and...