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Farinaz Cohen specializes in all aspects of employment law, such as wage and hour issues, exempt status, independent contractor status, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, hiring and firing issues, leaves of absence (including FMLA/CFRA), benefits, personnel practices, vacation, and sick leave.
Mrs. Cohen's law practice is dedicated to employment litigation and administrative hearings as well as advice and counsel regarding employment law issues, including Human Resources concerns and compliance checks.
Litigation and Administrative Hearings:
Mrs. Cohen has extensive litigation experience. She represents clients in U.S. District Court, California State Court, and administrative agencies, including the Labor Commissioner's office, EEOC, unemployment appeals in CUIAB, and Labor Code 132a Petitions in the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.
Advice and counsel:
Mrs. Cohen provides clients with detailed advice and counsel regarding Human Resources concerns and compliance checks, prepares employee handbooks and severance agreements, and conducts sexual harassment prevention training.
Background:
Mrs. Cohen received her J.D. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles and her B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of California, where she graduated cum laude. While in law school, Mrs. Cohen was a law clerk at Kabateck Brown Kellner, as well as Khorrami, Pollard & Abir, where she was involved with various class action lawsuits in areas such as wage and hour disputes and products liability.
Mrs. Cohen is admitted to practice law in California, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
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Acquired: 2008
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12301 Wilshire Boulevard., Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA, 90025
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Posted by Alex | November 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I was introduced to Farinaz Cohen and other attorneys by my friends, I had to consult and get some answers about 2 years ago. I was very skeptical at first, after talking to so many people trying to get some answers for my problem, we all know how difficult to trust anyone these days, I will be very ...
Posted by anonymous | October 29, 2014 | Hired Attorney
I really appreciated the way she listened to me, presented me with options, and helped clarify my situation. Totally worth it.
Posted by Christian | March 27, 2014
Trustworthy, sharp, and passionate. Those are the three words that initially come to mind when describing Farniaz's work ethic. She is quite ambitious and will go to all ends to get the job done. It is clear that she has found her calling as an attorney and she devotes all of her attention, mind, and...
Posted by David | November 29, 2013
It has been a great experience and pleasure working with Ms. Tojarieh. She is professional, experienced, pleasant to work with. She understands her clients and their needs and makes best recommendations according to those needs. Her first priority is giving best service to customer at most reasona...
Posted by Asher | November 27, 2013
I have never gone through anything quite as traumatic, emotional, and stressful as legal action; I was concerned about not only the lawsuit but the positive and negative outcomes. When I began working with Farinaz all questions an concerns were laid to rest. She was extremely knowledge and accessib...
"I have great respect for Mrs.Tojarieh and her work. She is a dedicated and effective labor and employment law attorney. She has great good command of this area of the law and fights zealously to protect her clients' interests. I endorse this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Tojarieh is a hardworking, dedicated, and caring advocate for her clients. She is dedicated to the success of her clients. I recommend her highly."
"She's extremely responsive, quick to return calls, provide helpful updates on case status, and overall a phenomenally bright and talented attorney. Two thumbs up."
"I have known Farinaz for many years. Over that time, she has impressed me with her intellect, legal skills and strong work ethic. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Farinaz worked for me for 2 and 1/2 years, while in law school and after she passed the Bar Exam. She is a charming young lady, with a warm and engaging personality. She is hard working, through and detail oriented. She worked primarily in the areas of employment and immigration law, while working for me. All of the clients loved her."
"I had the good fortune to work in close proximity to Farinaz Tojarieh for a year. She is a fine, diligent, intelligent and gracious young lawyer whose work habits are exemplary. Any client would, I am sure, be please to have Farinaz handle his or her matter."
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