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Steven Stark
Lauri Donahue
David Yamaguchi
Richard Gora
Michael Wieser
Rebecca London
Troy Krich
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Daniel E. Goodrich
Ryan A. Woods
Michael Miller
Los Angeles Employment Lawyers
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Our experienced Los Angeles employment attorneys & lawyers can help guide you on how to proceed with various employee decisions such as reviewing employee documents such as contracts, agreements, policies, and handbooks, along with difficult decisions such as firing, lawsuits, claims, and complaints.
Although not every single employment contract will require legal assistance, many employment lawyers would recommend avoiding unilateral employment contracts that strongly benefit one side over the other. These types of employee contracts rarely hold up in court, yet having the funds needed to combat an issue in court can limit the employee's options.
A confidentiality agreement and a non-compete agreement are common forms of employee contracts that one of our Los Angeles employment attorneys can help customize for your business. If your business needs to fire an employee, proper measures should be taken from a business legal standpoint to ensure proper communication and a smooth transition of dismissing that employee. In any case, we suggest you connect with our employment attorneys to discuss your options.
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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 992 reviews for Labor & Employment attorneys in California
Severance Agreement
"Great expert, will def. use again!"
Nisha P
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San Francisco,
CA,
10 days ago
Consulting Agreement Review
"Alisha was incredibly knowledgeable, very helpful, professional and always responded in a timely manner. I would highly recommend working with Alisha and plan to partner with her again on future needs."
Laura L
.
Los Angeles,
CA,
11 days ago
Review Employment Agreement
"Stacy Dees was helpful and knowledgeable in the subject"
Minyi L
.
Gardena,
CA,
24 days ago
CEO Employment Review
"Very knowledgeable and very professional. Would work with Seth again."
Steve (Seok Won) C
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Los Angeles,
CA,
29 days ago
Employee Termination
"After interviewing several lawyers, we selected Paul for his knowledge and straightforward approach. His communication is prompt and thorough, and he genuinely seems to consider our interests. The fees are fair for the quality of service provided. Overall, a professional and efficient legal partner."
Tina Z
.
Oakland,
CA,
3 months ago
Assist with Equity Compensation
"Great experience working with Dmitriy. The collaborative nature and insights he brought to the table were invaluable."
Charles I
.
Los Angeles,
CA,
4 months ago
California AB5 Compliance
"Bobby was great to work with and was able to give me sound legal advice within my budget."
Austin C
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Los Angeles,
CA,
4 months ago
Employee Confidentiality Agreement
"I can't recommend Jon highly enough! From the very start, he demonstrated a deep understanding of our needs and consistently delivered exceptional results. His communication was impeccable—he kept us informed every step of the way, ensuring we felt confident and supported throughout the process. What truly set Jon apart was his ability to combine professionalism with a personal touch. He not only met our expectations but exceeded them in every way, offering thoughtful insights and tailored solutions that perfectly addressed our situation."
Jeffrey C
.
Mira Loma,
CA,
7 months ago
Employee Stock Option Plan
"Brig was a big help - responsive, knowledgeable and insightful. Thank you!"
Sean K
.
Chula Vista,
CA,
7 months ago
Contract Review for Equity Ownership and Independent Contractor Work for Online Tech Startup
"Mary was an incredible asset — calm, collected, experienced, and reasonable with recommendations and feedback. I would and certainly will work with her again around business and startup questions, which is certainly her area of expertise!"
Graham W
.
San Francisco,
CA,
8 months ago
Equity Compensation & Co-Founders Agreement
"David is fantastic - he helped me draft agreements that were fair to all parties involved. He is knowledgeable and gives honest advice."
Derrick W
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South San Francisco,
CA,
9 months ago
Employee termination settlement and mutual release
"Excellent responsiveness and communiction. Great work. Will come back again with the need arises."
Abhay D
.
Cupertino,
CA,
10 months ago
Other Labor & Employment Matter
"Annabel provided very clear and prompt advice for my situation. Would highly recommend!"
Cameron T
.
Walnut Creek,
CA,
11 months ago
Review Employment Agreement
"excellent experience, fantastic communication and very fair with his time."
Jon E
.
Irvine,
CA,
about 1 year ago
Assist with Equity Compensation
"Great experience and highly responsive"
Ishan P
.
Camarillo,
CA,
about 1 year ago
Employment Dispute Consults
"Lauri replied so fast and handled everything very quickly! With her advice now I know what I can do and need to do. I also know what to look out for and think about next time as well!"
Tianna A
.
Fresno,
CA,
about 1 year ago
Contractor Termination
"Excellent work, as always! Very timely responses, smart advice, and professional document preparation."
Jonathan L
.
Marina del Rey,
CA,
about 1 year ago
Employee Termination
"Conor is great! Highly recommend."
Adriana V
.
La Mesa,
CA,
over 1 year ago
Assist with Equity Compensation
"It was a pleasure working with Michael. He provided excellent guidance that was valuable as an early stage founder."
Ian O
.
Los Gatos,
CA,
over 1 year ago
Review Contractor Agreement
"Responsive and reasonable."
Scott W
.
Kingman,
AZ,
over 1 year ago
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