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About Christian
Biography
I work very hard for my clients and treat them as if they were a part of my family. Our firm is well-known because of our trial experience and our trial results.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Discrimination
20%
26 years
Employment and Labor
20%
26 years
Litigation
20%
26 years
Sexual Harassment
20%
26 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in California for 25 years
State: California
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Wesierski & Zurek, LLP
1 Corporate Park, Ste 200, Irvine, CA, 92606
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Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2012 | Employment & Labor
Solid Experience
Worked with Christian on an employee matter. He proved to be invaluable in reaching a positive solution.
Christian Cleatus Counts's Lawyer Endorsements
"Christian is an outstanding trial attorney and consistently obtains great results for clients in employer defense employment litigation. He is a class act and a pleasure to work with."
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"Mr. Counts is very passionate about his practice of law. He always puts his clients first. He is very professional and is capable of handling some of the toughest employment law cases. He is very professional and courteous to fellow attorneys."
"Christian is a top notch lawyer with high integrity and a commitment to practicing law with excellence. I highly recommend this attorney."
"Christian is an outstanding attorney. He competently represented his client in a very contentious wage and hour case. He always maintained a high degree of professionalism despite our respective client's issues. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this attorney. Mr. Counts has a great demeanor with clients and can find any inconsistency in employment records that is critical to defending employers."
"I have worked with Christian who is a professional and committed advocate on behalf of his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"Christian is a hardworking and dedicated advocate on behalf of all his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse him."
"I highly endorse Christian. He is a dedicated professional, honest, hard working, and very knowledgeable."
"Christian is a fine attorney who is very detailed, hard-working, and honest. He takes excellent care of his clients. I have reviewed his work product and his legal written skills, which are so important in obtaining favorable motion results, and they are above average. Anyone who needs a good litigator will be in good hands with Christian."
"Christian is an extremely dedicated and hard-working attorney with an impressive command of labor and employment law."
"Excellent command of employment law."
"Christian is one of the most hardworking attorneys I know. He is always positive and willing to help people, whether they are clients or fellow attorneys."
"Christian is a smart and thorough lawyer who is a pleasure to work with."
"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney"
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Experience
Honors
2019
Top 100 Labor & Employment lawyers in California, American Society of Legal Advocates
2018
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2018
Top 100 Labor & Employment lawyers in California, American Society of Legal Advocates
2017
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2017
Top 100 Labor & Employment lawyers in California, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Top Verdicts (Defense) (9/30/16), Daily Journal
2016
Top Defense Cases of The Week (4/29/16), Los Angeles Daily Journal
2016
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2016
Top 100 Labor & Employment lawyers in California, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
2015 Legal Awards, AI Legal Awards
2015
Top Defense Cases of the Week (9/4/15), Los Angeles Daily Journal
2015
Wizzie (Outstanding Results), Wesierski & Zurek LLP
2014
"Superb" Rating, Avvo
2013
Wizzie (Outstanding Results), Wesierski & Zurek LLP
2012
Top Defense Verdicts of 2011, Daily Journal
2011
College of Trial Advocacy Graduate, Orange County Bar Association
2011
Wizzie (Outstanding Results), Wesierski & Zurek LLP
N/A
Matthew Wright Scholarship, Loyola Marymount Univ
N/A
Presidential Scholarship, Loyola Marymount Univ
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Junior Partner, Wesierski & Zurek, LLP
2000 - 2010
Associate, other law firms
1997 - 1999
Associate, Deloitte & Touche
Associations
2016 - Present
The National Advocates - Top 100Member
2015 - Present
American Society of Legal AdvocatesMember
2011 - Present
Orange County Bar Association
2011 - Present
OCBA - Labor and Employment Section
2000 - Present
State Bar of California
1998 - Present
Human Rights Campaign
2012 - 2013
Orange County Lavender Bar Association
2002 - 2004
Lawyers for Human Rights - Los Angeles
1996 - 1997
Phi Alpha Delta
1993 - 1994
Pi Mu Epsilon
1992 - 1994
Phi Kappa Theta
Sample of Legal Cases
Jury Trial -- Sexual Harassment/Wrongful Termination
Defense verdict
Trial -- Defense Judgment
Judgment for Defense
Jury Trial -- Contract and Wrongful Termination
Jury Trial, 15 days
Wage & Hour (Class Action) -- Class Cert Denied
Plaintiffs' motion to certify a wage and hour class was denied.
Wage & Hour -- Dismissal
Dismissal on eve of trial without settlement or waiver of costs
Wage and Hour (Class Action)
Request to strike class allegations granted
Sexual Harassment (Orange Cty Sup. Ct.) -- Trial
Defense verdict
Wage and Hour (Labor Board-San Diego)
Defense verdict
Sexual Harassment (Orange Cty Sup. Ct.) -- Trial
Dismissed on third day of trial
Appeal - Affirming Judgment of Dismissal
Affirmed
Appeal (National Origin Discrimination)
Affirmed
Education
N/A
Loyola Marymount Univ
B.S. (Dual Baccalaureate)
N/A
Loyola Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2018
MCLE Attorney Meeting
New Rules of Professional Conduct
2013
OCBA Labor & Employment Section Meeting
Valuing Employment Cases: A Peek Behind The Curtain
2013
MCLE Attorney Meeting
Introduction to Class Actions
2013
MCLE Attorney Meeting
The Consequences of An Employer's Failure To Keep Records
2012
MCLE Attorney Meeting
Recent Developments in Wage and Hour Law
Publications
2016
Orange County Bar Association
OCBA Members Named to ASLA Top 100, 40 Under 40 Lists
2015
2015
W&Z Defense Law Update
Arbitration Agreements In Employee Contracts
2013
W&Z Defense Law Update
Workplace Conduct Must Be Severe and Pervasive To Establish Liability Under FEHA For Hostile Work Environment Sexual Harassment
2012
2012
2011
W&Z Defense Law Update
Certification of A Class Can Be Denied In A Class Action Where Survey Evidence Shows Differences of The Class Members' Individual Experience
2011
W&Z Defense Law Update
Recent Court Opinions Provide Long-Awaited Direction For Employers Concerning Meal Period and Rest Period
2011
W&Z Defense Law Update
The U.C. Is Immune From Statute Requiring An Employer To Pay An Employee's Attoney Fees And Costs In A Lawsuit For Nonpayment of Wages or Benefits
2011
W&Z Defense Law Update
In Cases of Express Indemnity, Sometimes An Assignor's Rights Can Be Used To Remedy Damages Incurred By An Assignee
2010
W&Z Defense Law Update
Insurance Coverage May Not Be Triggered If The Wrong Party Pays The Self-Insured Retention
2010
W&Z Defense Law Update
Hiring Company Can Now Be Liable For The Injuries of Its Independent Contractor' Employees If It Fails To Follow Safety Regulations
Languages
English
Activity
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