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Firm: Siegel Yee & Brunner
475 14th St Ste 500 , Oakland , California 94612
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
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Firm: Dillingham Law
744 Montecillo Rd , San Rafael , California 94903
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
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Rated 3.4 out of 5
Main Street , Irvine , California 92614
Practice Areas: Construction , Employment & Labor , General Practice, Insurance , Contracts & Agreements, Business, Employment & Labor, Litigation
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Firm: Bononi Law Group
515 S Figueroa Street 1900 , Los Angeles , California 90071
Practice Areas: Corporate ,Employment & Labor
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Firm: Henderson Law
400 College Ave , Santa Rosa , California 95401
Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Elder , Employment & Labor , Estate Planning, Insurance , Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Nursing Home Negligence, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Toxic Substances, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury
Michael Henderson has been honored as a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Injury Trial Lawyers from 2016 through 2020.. Michael served as President of the Consumer Attorneys of Sonoma County, the local chapter of the statewide trial lawyers association.. Michael has been inducted into the Order of the Coif, a national honor society recognizing those lawyers who attain high distinction and excellence in legal education.. Michael graduated in the top 2% of his class, receiving his Juris Doctoral degree from the prestigious McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, CA in 1994.. Michael devotes his legal skills to representing people whose lives have been changed by personal injuries, disabilities and the deaths of loved ones. He is known for his compassionate care of his clients, fierce devotion to justice in their cases, and skillful representation in the settlement and trial of their claims.. Michael lives in Santa Rosa California with his wife and three children.
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Firm: Specter and Willoughby, LLP
4675 MacArthur Court 1150 92 , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Civil , Construction , General Practice, Insurance , Labor , Personal Injury, Real Estate , Litigation, Employment & Labor, Real Estate, Slip and Fall Accident
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Firm: Gould and Associates
17822 E 17th St #106 , Tustin , California 92780
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor , Employment & Labor
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Firm: Bjork Lawrence
2540 Camino Diablo, Suite 201 , Walnut Creek , California 94597
Practice Areas: Business , Criminal Defense , Employment & Labor , Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury
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Firm: Farbstein & Blackman
411 Borel Ave #425 , San Mateo , California 94402
Practice Areas: Contracts, Employment & Labor , Insurance , Labor , Personal Injury, Products Liability, Employment & Labor
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Firm: Michael DesJardins
210 W. Birch St. , Brea , California 92821
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
Michael DesJardins is the Managing Shareholder and Founder of the Firm. Since 1986, Mr. DesJardins has successfully represented a broad range of clients in litigation matters relating to business, real estate, personal injury, employment, worker’s compensation, discrimination, wrongful termination, and harassment.. Michael DesJardins received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota in June, 1983. Mr. DesJardins attended Marquette University Law School, where he was a member of the Marquette Law Review. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from Marquette University Law School in 1986. Upon graduation, Mr. DesJardins was commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy, where he served as a lieutenant in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps. Mr. DesJardins was stationed at Naval Air Station, North Island, and provided services to the members of numerous helicopter and jet squadrons, as well as members of the Construction Battalions, SEAL teams, and other units across the island at the Naval Amphibious base, Coronado. In his military career, Mr. DesJardins tried numerous courts-martial, administrative discharge hearings as well as providing legal assistance to service members regarding civil and military matters. At the end of his term, in 1991, Mr. DesJardins began the practice of law as a civilian.. Since 1986, Mr. DesJardins has garnered a wealth of valuable knowledge and experience in numerous areas of the law. As a trial lawyer, Mr. DesJardins has uncommon insight into how a potential legal problem will unfold from its inception through final judgment. This perspective is invaluable at all stages of legal analysis and planning. Clients can avoid potential legal issues by engaging the services of a seasoned legal specialist to review a situation and recommend a course of action which will avoid later litigation. Actions taken which will keep a party out of court are, most often, the wisest course of action.
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Firm: Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C.
2600 W. Olive Ave. Ste. 587 , Burbank , California 91505
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION. The Akopyan Law Firm is dedicated to protecting the rights of workers who fall victim to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, or other illegal conduct in the workplace. Employees who are terminated, laid-off, or demoted often times don’t know their rights and needlessly suffer at the hands of their supervisors and/or employers. Every employee deserves to work in an environment free of discrimination, harassment and retaliation. If you have been wrongfully fired from your job, or mistreated by your supervisors and/or employers, the Akopyan Law Firm can fight to enforce your rights. The firm has recovered millions of dollars for its clients. Call us today to see what we can do for you.. PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION. The Akopyan Law Firm has the courage to fight wrongdoers and their insurance companies on behalf of injured victims. Sustaining serious injuries can be devastating. Victims often wonder who will pay for their medical bills and how they will support their families. If you have been injured by the wrongful act of another, you should have a competent and aggressive attorney on your side to make sure that you receive full compensation under the law. The Akopyan Law Firm has recovered millions of dollars for its clients. Call us today to see what we can do for you.
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Firm: Michael D. Kern Attorney at Law
4670 Nebo Drive 101 , La Mesa , California 91941
Practice Areas: Civil Rights,Criminal Defense ,Discrimination,Drug Crimes,DUI/DWI,Employment & Labor ,Felonies,Juvenile ,Parole and Probation,Sexual Abuse,Sexual Harassment,Social Security Benefits & Disability,White Collar Crime,Wrongful Termination
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Embarcadero Center West 275 Battery Street Cal , San Francisco , California 94111
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
Firm: Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
555 S. Flower St. , Los Angeles , California 90071
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
Michael practices employment law. He has experience with complex class actions, private attorney general actions, and single-plaintiff actions. He also provides counsel and advice on compliance with state and federal employment law, severance agreements, and conducts internal investigations.
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Firm: MJB Law Group, APC
1442 Irvine Boulevard , Tustin , California 92780
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
Michael J. Berry is the founder and principal attorney of MJB Law Group. Mr. Berry’s entire practice is devoted to litigation, where he exclusively represents employees whose workplace rights have been violated and ordinary people who have been injured by someone’s negligence. His number one priority is obtaining justice for his clients, making them whole, and getting them back to their normal lives.. Prior to starting MJB Law Group, Mr. Berry defended employers and did defense work for numerous insurance companies for claims involving personal injury. However, Mr. Berry realized his heart was not truly dedicated to helping corporations and insurance companies save money. He realized his true calling was assisting ordinary people.. Mr. Berry has extensive experience in state and federal trial and appellate courts and arbitration. This includes trials, arbitrations, depositions, mediations, appellate work, and all aspects of pretrial written discovery and law and motion.. Mr. Berry received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Southern California in 2011, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa. He received his Juris Doctor from Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law in 2014.. Mr. Berry is a member of the State Bar of California and is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Central and Eastern Districts of California and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.. Mr. Berry is active in legal community and is on the Board of Directors for the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Berry is also a member of the California Employment Lawyers Association and Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles.
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Firm: BAYTOSH LAW FIRM
2377 Gold Meadow Way Ste 100 , Gold River , California 95670
Practice Areas: Arbitration & Mediation, Employment & Labor , Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Professional Malpractice, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor
Michael Joseph Baytosh has nearly 30 years of litigation experience practicing law throughout California. He has a strong background in assisting businesses and employers with various legal matters, focusing on resolving concerns that impact the bottom line. As a member of a full-service law firm, attorney Michael offers advice and consultation on a range of issues, including business formation, operations, risk management, and dispute resolution. His practice often involves handling claims related to discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, whistleblower cases, and wage compensation demands, both on an individual basis and in class action lawsuits. Mr. Baytosh is dedicated to providing effective legal representation and guidance to his clients throughout all stages of the legal process, from initial consultation to potential litigation and appeals.
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Firm: Sottile Baltaxe
4360 Park Terrace, Drive Suite 140 , Westlake Village , California 91361
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
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Firm: ADR Services, Inc.
19000 MacArthur Blv. Suite #550 , Irvine , California 92612
Practice Areas: Business , Employment & Labor , Mediation, Mediation
Michael Balmages is an accomplished mediator, arbitrator, and discovery referee with ADR Services, Inc. As a neutral, he has had great success in helping litigants resolve their disputes in more than 1,000 cases. His friendly nature and ability to find common ground contribute to his easy rapport with litigants and their attorneys. At the same time, his determination to get cases settled is evident at each hearing.. Michael's mediation experience is supplemented by his broad experience as a civil litigator, corporate general counsel, and transactional attorney. He has tried over 75 cases, taken over 1,000 depositions, and negotiated and drafted more than 1,000 contracts. He has extensive experience with business entities, including the formation, dissolution, and merger of such entities and the negotiation and drafting of numerous contracts and deal documents. Michael has been rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell for over 35 years.. Leveraging state-of-the-art technology, Michael Balmages conducts his hearings remotely via Zoom as a dedicated mediator, arbitrator, and discovery referee with ADR Services, Inc.. Michael's expansive career in law has its roots in Orange County, spanning an impressive 45+ years. His diverse experience has seen him represent plaintiffs and defendants across various business, real estate, and employment litigation phases. His legal journey included a significant tenure as the in-house General Counsel for Ocean Pacific Sunwear, Ltd., a global surf and beach apparel frontrunner during its heyday.. A proud alum of U.C. Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law (1972), Michael began his professional journey with Kindel & Anderson in their Orange County branch. He later established his firm in Tustin, pioneering in landlord-tenant and business litigation, with a particular flair for employment law. The evolution of his practice led to a merger with Corbett, Steelman & Davidson in 1984, furthering his specialization in employment matters.. Michael's commitment to mediation goes beyond his private practice. As a Certified Dispute Resolution Act Programs Mediator, he is also an esteemed member of mediation panels for the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and the Orange County Superior Court. Over his career, he has played a neutral role in over 1,500 cases, affirming his expertise.. In recognition of his unparalleled contributions, Michael was honored with a lifetime achievement award in 2020 by the Orange County Superior Court for his dedicated service on the court's Temporary Judge panel.. Beyond law, Michael's leadership is reflected in his active engagement within the Orange County community. Michael has been Chair of the Orange County Democratic Party, Orange County Chair of Tom Bradley for Governor, Orange County Chair of Feinstein for Governor, a Democratic candidate for State Senator, a Bobby Sox softball coach, and a Little League Coach. He was also on the Board of Directors of the Newport Theater Arts Center, on the Board of Directors of the California Age Group Wrestling Association, President of the Canyon Freestyle Wrestling Club, President of the Foothill Wrestling Club, and President of the Foothill High School Wrestling Boosters. Additionally, Michael is the head Astronomer for the Nature Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo.. Michael enjoys the proximity of his family. Together with his wife, Mary, he cherishes the joy of having their eight grandchildren nearby in North Tustin. Whether in courtroom mediation, on the sports field, or under the night sky, Michael Balmages, Esq. brings passion, dedication, and a wealth of experience to every endeavor.
Firm: Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP
1050 S Kimball Rd , Ventura , California 93004
Practice Areas: Litigation, Business, Employment & Labor
Michael is the managing partner of Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP. He maintains a diverse practice in all aspects of business litigation, with an emphasis on trade secret disputes, intellectual property and employment law.. Michael has significant experience in defending and prosecuting cases in a variety of business litigation disputes. He has handled numerous trade secret disputes, including helping his client obtain a complete defense verdict after a five-week jury trial. Michael also recently obtained a dismissal on behalf of clients accused of participating in scheme to fraudulently transfer equity in a publicly-traded company through a leveraged buyout by private equity firm. In that case, the plaintiffs sought over $80 million from his clients. Michael has also successfully tried numerous consumer and wage and hour class actions on behalf of his clients. He was recently named by the Pacific Coast Business Times as a leading business attorney in the Tri-County region.. Michael earned his law degree magna cum laude from Georgetown University, where he also received a master’s degree from the School of Foreign Service. At Georgetown, Michael was a member of the Georgetown Law Review and interned for the Hon. Harry T. Edwards, Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeal for the District of Columbia. After graduation, Michael spent a year serving as a law clerk for the Honorable William D. Keller, a judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California. He then joined the litigation department of the international law firm of Latham & Watkins in San Francisco. In 1999, Michael moved to the firm of Farella, Braun & Martel. While at Farella, Michael obtained a complete defense jury verdict on behalf of a major aeronautical manufacturer against claims of defamation, fraud, negligence, and unfair competition. Michael also helped resolve a complicated copyright/partnership claim on behalf of the developer of a popular computer software program.. A Ventura County native, Michael moved back to Ventura and joined Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP in 2001. Michael’s personal life revolves around his wife and two children and their various activities. When he has the time, Michael enjoys coaching his kids, hiking, basketball and golf.
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Firm: JLG Lawyers
300 W Glenoaks Boulevard , Glendale , California 91202
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
Michael is a native Californian and has been practicing law for over 22 years. He graduated from UCLA with highest honors and received his J.D. from U.C. Berkeley School of Law. Mike formerly served in the United States Marine Corps. Prior to opening JLG, Mike worked for Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton. While at Sheppard Mullin, he represented several Fortune 100 companies. Mike opened his law firm with this cornerstone belief: everyone deserves great lawyers who care. He has successfully negotiated over 500 million dollars in settlements on behalf of his clients and has been recognized several times as a "Rising Star" and most recently as a "Super Lawyer" by Super Lawyers and Los Angeles Magazine from 2018-2022 making him one of the most sought after attorneys in Los Angeles. Mike adores his wife, Alex, and daughters, Quynh, Kaily, and Phibee. He believes in living life to the fullest, with a positive attitude, grateful heart, the right priorities, discipline, integrity, and passion.