Employment Lawyers Helping Small Businesses in Southern California Resolve Employee Lawsuits
Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C. helps local mom-and-pop businesses defend against employee lawsuits and resolve employment disputes as efficiently and effectively as possible. From our office in Encino, we represent small employers in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California. We understand that when you are paying for your own defense, the cost of getting out of a lawsuit matters just as much as the allegations that brought you into it.
Our employment lawyers work to secure a reasonable resolution whenever possible. However, when an opponent refuses to a reasonable settlement, we stand ready to litigate aggressively, strategically, and efficiently. We prepare our cases for trial while recognizing that, in many situations, avoiding a trial serves the client’s best financial interests.
Helping Mom-and-Pop Businesses Defend Against Employee Lawsuits
Our employment defense attorneys help small business owners understand the claims against them, evaluate their options, and decide how to move forward. California employment law is complex and ever changing. Even large employers with substantial resources and teams of lawyers can find themselves facing employment lawsuits. For a mom-and-pop operation, defending a case while keeping the business running can be that much harder.
We represent employers facing claims involving wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, employee misclassification, protected leave, and workplace accommodations.
The law that applies depends on the allegations and the circumstances of the business. For example, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act generally prohibits employment discrimination by employers with five or more employees, while its workplace harassment protections extend to smaller employers as well. We examine the particular claims and applicable requirements rather than assuming that every small business faces the same obligations or exposure.
Securing Early Resolution to Avoid the Expense of Prolonged Litigation
We look for opportunities to reasonably resolve employee lawsuits before the expense of litigation becomes a problem of its own. A small employer needs to understand both the merits of the case and the financial consequences of continuing to fight it.
We explain the available options, discuss the pros and cons of each, and help our clients make informed decisions. That includes weighing a proposed settlement against the anticipated fees, costs, disruption, and uncertainty of continued litigation.
A reasonable settlement can allow a business owner to put the dispute behind them and get back to running the business. But settlement requires both sides to be realistic. When an opponent’s expectations are out of step with the facts, our attorneys prepare to challenge the case and pursue a resolution that reflects its strengths and weaknesses.
Effectively Litigating Cases in an Efficient and Productive Manner
Our goal is to achieve the best possible outcome for each client while keeping the cost of getting there firmly in mind. For an employer funding its own defense, a litigation strategy has to make business sense.
A widely recognized law firm name does not, by itself, tell a small business owner whether the representation will suit the case or the budget. The attorneys at Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C., are not required to meet billable-hour quotas. We focus on the work the case requires and how that work serves our client’s objectives.
When early resolution is not possible, we develop a plan suited to the dispute. We examine the evidence, question the opposing party’s assumptions, and prepare the case so that settlement discussions are grounded in its actual merits. We explain what we are doing and why, so our clients can make decisions with a clear understanding of the issues.
Our attorneys, Michael Akopyan and Ani M. Akopyan, handle employment disputes through negotiation, mediation, litigation, and trial. Their experience representing both sides of workplace disputes helps them assess opposing arguments and anticipate how a case may develop.
Going to Trial When There Is No Alternative
Our employment lawyers stand ready to present a case to a jury when a reasonable resolution cannot be reached. Unfortunately, some cases simply have to be tried. A small employer needs attorneys who are prepared to follow the case through.
We prepare for that possibility while continuing to evaluate opportunities for settlement. Trial preparation and practical settlement discussions often go hand in hand: understanding the evidence matters whether the case resolves across a conference table or in a courtroom.
Our commitment to quality work requires us to limit the number of cases we accept. Every small business that becomes our client is treated like family. We take pride in the personal service we provide and the relationships we build, many of which continue long after the case ends. We invite you to see what our clients have to say.
Representing Small Employers Throughout Southern California
We represent small businesses in Los Angeles, Culver City, Costa Mesa, Rancho Cucamonga, San Diego, Oxnard, Temecula, and Bakersfield, and surrounding Southern California communities. Our Los Angeles-area office is located in Encino, at 15821 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 645, Encino, CA 91436.
Speak With an Employment Defense Attorney About Your Lawsuit
If your business has been sued by an employee, our attorneys can evaluate the allegations and discuss representation and consultation arrangements. Lawsuits involve deadlines that depend on the particular proceeding, so it is important to speak with an attorney promptly about timing.
To discuss your case, call (818) 509-9975 or contact us online to speak with one of our employment attorneys.
Important Information
The information provided on this page is general information and is not legal advice for any particular case or situation.
Employment laws and their application depend on the facts and circumstances involved. Nothing on this page should be interpreted as a determination of the claims, defenses, rights, obligations, or remedies that may exist in a particular employment dispute.
Contacting Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C., submitting information through the website, or receiving information from the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. The firm does not provide legal advice unless and until it has formally accepted the representation and the required attorney-client agreement has been completed.
Nothing on this page guarantees, warrants, predicts, or promises the outcome of any matter. Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C., does not provide legal services or practice law outside the State of California.