I fired a lawyer I hired without a contract and paid 2500. It has been 3 weeks and he does not respond or sign the substitution

First, California Business & Professions Code section 6148 requires attorney-client agreements to be in writing if it's reasonably foreseeable for...

Non-Compete Agreement in Califonia

Non-compete agreements are unenforceable in California pursuant to California Business and Professions Code section 16600, which states: “every...

I was fired for reporting fraud committed by my supervisor in violation of public policy. I found another job after a month.

You should follow what Mr. Pedersen said. In addition, depending on whether the employer committed fraud against the state or federal government,...

Where is the best place to find a lawyer for a contingency case against the State, county and sheriff dept for discrimination?

You can search for an employment attorney in your geographic area by on Avvo or CELA, an organization of California attorneys that represent...

How do I go about joining in on a class action lawsuit?

I'm a CA-licensed attorney, so what I say might not be applicable in GA state court. If the current case has not been certified as a class...

Liquidated damages on early H1b employment termination

Sorry to hear about your situation. California Labor Code section 2925 permits the termination of an employment contract by an employee at any...

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Do I have a case if I got laid off during maternity leave?

You might have a case under the California's Pregnancy Disability Leave Law, which provides employees the right to return to the same position...

I recently quit my job in Cali and there refusing to pay my paid vacation time

Employers have to pay employees for unused vacation time at the time of termination. It's also unlawful for employers not to provide meal periods...

Looking for an attorney for a malpractice on a hip surgery that occurred in 2006. Case or no case?

You should talk to a medical malpractice attorney to discuss the situation in greater detail. Particularly because the surgery happened in 2006,...

My dad and I both have same first and last name and he is manipulating my identity to keep himself afloat, how can I stop him?

Identity theft is a crime, so you can report your father to the local authorities. But is it possible to talk to your father first? Sorry to hear...