I am a relatively new young professional working in finance who previously worked for an international financial services firm providing investment management services to ultra-high net worth individuals. I was terminated without cause and presented with a severance package. Raj reviewed their proposal and determined that I was owed substantial backpay due to mis-classification. This included overtime pay and premium pay due to missed breaks and working well past closing to stay on top of workload. Raj also determined that my fellow associates were likely mis-classified as well, which involved a potential PAGA action (similar, but different to a class action). Raj expertly negotiated my severance package and carefully leveraged the potential for PAGA action, *****ultimately resulting in a 300% increase in my severance***** and avoiding a lawsuit that could have been publicly searchable to future employers. Throughout the process, Raj was as professional as he was amicable and as patient as he was knowledgeable. He satisfied my procedural and even academic curiosities about relevant laws. I felt strongly educated and represented. He also wisely knew how to manage his admittedly new relationship with opposing counsel, avoiding unnecessary escalation and breakdown in negotiations. He knows how to manage risk and is very level-headed. He is backed by mentors and consultants that he does not hesitate to call upon as needed. Raj took my case and bought it to a successful resolution when my previous attorney dropped my case and other attorneys would not take it. He is an independent practitioner who successfully took on "big law" counsel. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Raj and would recommend him highly.
I was opposing counsel to Raj in an employment matter. While we naturally disagreed about our respective views on the merits of the case, Raj remained professional, courteous and advocated well for his client.
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At Guha Law, Ranojoy Guha brings his passion for strong workers rights advocacy and smart, tactical litigation strategy to ensure that every client receives tough, effective representation. At Guha Law, we believe that Workers Rights are Civil Rights. If your rights at work have been violated, you deserve an attorney who can develop an efficient, aggressive litigation strategy. You need a lawyer understands how stressful wrongful termination and other workplace litigation can be. You need someone who cares enough to communicate with you throughout your case and ensure that you understand your rights so you can make the right decision for you and those who depend on you. You need Guha Law!
Ranojoy grew up in Orange County and graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles as a National Merit Scholar with a B.A. in Political Science in 2008. After college, Ranojoy worked as a SAT I and II tutor for several national and local companies before the entrepreneurial spirit led him to start and operate his own tutoring business for several years. Ranojoy also spent several years playing No-limit Texas Hold-em professionally full time before returning to study law at Rutgers University in 2013.
After law school, Ranojoy worked as staff attorney and labor rights analyst at the Fair Food Standards Council (FFSC), an investigatory body that monitors the working conditions of over 35,000 agricultural workers at the largest agribusiness operations on the east coast. At FFSC, Ranojoy worked to investigate and resolve worker complaints involving wage and hour, health and safety, discrimination, and harassment violations. Ranojoy is no stranger to working late nights, but in his spare time he also loves to play basketball, hit the beach, and explore the endless natural beauty of the Southern California landscape.
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Mis-classification & PAGA Action
I am a relatively new young professional working in finance who previously worked for an international financial services firm providing investment management services to ultra-high net worth individuals. I was terminated without cause and presented with a severance package. Raj reviewed their proposal and determined that I was owed substantial backpay due to mis-classification. This included overtime pay and premium pay due to missed breaks and working well past closing to stay on top of workload. Raj also determined that my fellow associates were likely mis-classified as well, which involved a potential PAGA action (similar, but different to a class action). Raj expertly negotiated my severance package and carefully leveraged the potential for PAGA action, *****ultimately resulting in a 300% increase in my severance***** and avoiding a lawsuit that could have been publicly searchable to future employers. Throughout the process, Raj was as professional as he was amicable and as patient as he was knowledgeable. He satisfied my procedural and even academic curiosities about relevant laws. I felt strongly educated and represented. He also wisely knew how to manage his admittedly new relationship with opposing counsel, avoiding unnecessary escalation and breakdown in negotiations. He knows how to manage risk and is very level-headed. He is backed by mentors and consultants that he does not hesitate to call upon as needed. Raj took my case and bought it to a successful resolution when my previous attorney dropped my case and other attorneys would not take it. He is an independent practitioner who successfully took on "big law" counsel. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Raj and would recommend him highly.
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Posted by Geoff | June 9, 2021
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Consummate Professional
I was opposing counsel to Raj in an employment matter. While we naturally disagreed about our respective views on the merits of the case, Raj remained professional, courteous and advocated well for his client.
Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2021
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Smart, driven and empathetic!
Mr Guha is a very hard working, focused professional who helped in proving my claims were legit. He always kept me informed of the progress and helped me achieve a positive outcome. Highly recommended.
Response from Ranojoy GuhaFebruary 22, 2021
Thanks very much! It was a privilege to represent you.
Posted by Jon J | August 31, 2020
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Great Employment law attorney; top notch and very responsive
I hired The Guha Law firm for an employment severance dispute and Raj was very helpful in navigating the legal waters that I was unfamiliar with. He was always very responsive and presented himself very professionally and knowledgeable. Throughout the course of the engagement, Raj kept me appraised of what was taking place in the discussions with my former employer's legal council and I always felt like I was in the know. When the final proposal came back, Raj had my interests in heart and made recommendations on my final course of action in the most expeditious manner with the least risk. I would absolutely use his firm's services again and wholeheartedly recommend his services.
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Response from Ranojoy GuhaSeptember 2, 2020
Thanks very much for the detailed and kind feedback Jon, it was a privilege to represent you! Best of luck!
Posted by Patricia | February 28, 2020
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Great lawyer
He is very professional. Handle my case is a timely matter. Always called me back to let me know what was going on weekly and explained all the details of my case. My case was not a easy one to deal with and I was very blessed that
he was referred to me. He has alot of knowledge with the labor laws. I would recommend him to anyone at anytime. He fought for me and won my case. Am very grateful for what he did for me.
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Response from Ranojoy GuhaMarch 7, 2020
Thank you! It was a privilege to represent you.
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Employment and labor Attorney | Sep 11
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Raj was opposing counsel (and for plaintiffs) on a couple of employment-related matters. While we held polar-opposite positions on the facts and their significance each one, Raj was professional and consistently willing to communicate constructively."
Employment and labor Attorney | Mar 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Raj for many years and have referred cases to him and will continue to do so based on his strong work ethic, knowledge and ability. I trust Raj and so do the individuals he has worked with and I highly recommend him."