Employment and Labor 35%

California employment law representation for employees and employers, statewide. Practice covers discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage/hour, leave/accommodation, severance review, and mediation representation.

35%

Sexual Harassment 20%

California sexual harassment representation. For employees experiencing workplace harassment, and for employers building prevention practices or responding to complaints. 35 years of senior HR before law informs each matter.

20%

Wrongful Termination 20%

California wrongful termination: constructive discharge, terminations in violation of public policy, terminations tied to protected leave or accommodation requests, and retaliation-based terminations. Statewide.

20%

Discrimination 19%

California employment discrimination across all FEHA-protected classes: race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy. Employees and employers, statewide.

19%

Contracts and Agreements 1%

Limited contract practice for consumer and service matters. Focus: negotiation and dispute resolution for straightforward service agreements and vendor contracts (e.g., event venues). Does not include commercial litigation or class actions.

1%

Landlord or Tenant 1%

Limited landlord/tenant practice. Also a California-licensed real estate broker. Focus: straightforward lease review, lease negotiation, and tenant move-out matters. Does not include unlawful detainer or complex disputes.

1%

Mediation 1%

Neutral mediator in employment-related disputes (California Certified Mediator). Suitable for employee-employer matters, multi-party workplace disputes, and pre-litigation resolution. Excludes family and community mediation.

1%

Personal Injury 1%

Personal injury practice limited to claims arising from employment: workplace assault, intentional employer conduct outside workers' compensation, and third-party tort claims at work. Does not include car accidents or workers' compensation.

1%

Residential Real Estate 1%

Limited residential real estate legal practice. Also a California-licensed real estate broker. Focus: straightforward purchase/sale agreements, lease drafting/review, and similar transactional matters. Does not include litigation.

1%

Wrongful Death 1%

Wrongful death practice limited to claims from employment circumstances: workplace fatalities involving third-party tortfeasors or intentional employer conduct outside workers' compensation. Does not include non-employment matters.

1%

Michael Richard Trust

About Michael

Biography

Combining 35 Years of HR Excellence with my Legal Expertise for the best possible outcome for your case = Your Advantage. I know the games HR plays and how to overcome them. I know both sides of the HR table and bring that experience to your matter.

California employment attorney representing employees and employers, statewide. Credentials: J.D., PHRca, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, California Certified Mediator. 35 years of senior HR leadership before law.

California employment discrimination representation across all FEHA-protected classes: race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy. Representing employees and employers in discrimination matters statewide.

California sexual harassment representation for employees experiencing workplace harassment, and for employers building harassment prevention practices and responding when complaints arise. 35 years of senior HR leadership before law informs every matter. Statewide.

California wrongful termination representation: constructive discharge, terminations in violation of public policy, terminations connected to protected leave or accommodation requests, and retaliation-based terminations. Representing California employees and employers statewide.

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Licensed in California for 1 year

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