Francisco John Nicholas

Business transactions and litigation. My transactional work experience includes the drafting of partnership and shareholder agreements; working with corporate boards and drafting and/or analysis of corporate bylaws, minutes and resolutions; handling of corporate reorganizations and acquisitions. I currently act as general counsel to several corporations, with over 200 plus employees and 20 million in revenue.

Employment law and litigation. Representation of numerous corporations (including restaurants; drug and treatment programs; physician groups; manufacturers and retailers; health plans) regarding claims/lawsuits for: sexual battery and/or harassment, discrimination (race, gender, age, disability,national origin, marital status and sex), breach of contract, and defamation. A great deal of my work in this area is preventative. I also prepare employee handbooks, etc.

I currently represent over 15 government licensed and regulated corporations. My work on their behalf includes negotiating contracts with various counties throughout the State of California and, on occasion, confronting state representatives respecting the interpretation/enforcement of these contracts.