Practice Areas

Business & Tort
Litigation

We represent both individuals and corporate entities in complex civil litigation matters, ranging from claims of fraud and unfair business practices to derivative lawsuits brought by minority shareholders. Regardless of whether we are prosecuting or defending a claim, we have extensive experience in advancing our clients’ interests in all settings, from mediation and arbitration proceedings to trials and appeals in federal and state courts. Our goal is to provide our clients with aggressive advocacy that best serves their interests. At the same time, we are constantly vigilant of the fact that our clients’ interests are often best served through smart and cost-effective representation. It is our model to provide our clients with highest quality of service at an affordable cost.

Criminal Defense & Investigations

In addition to civil matters, we defend individuals and companies against allegations of criminal misconduct. We have represented defendants in criminal proceedings involving the RICO Act, the Sherman Antitrust Act, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the Economic Espionage Act, trade secrete theft, import and export violations, securities violations, mail and wire fraud, bankruptcy fraud, obstruction of justice, and witness tampering. We have successfully defended clients in several high profile criminal matters. We also have extensive experience in conducting internal investigations for corporate entities accused of potential wrongdoing both in the United States and abroad.

Whistleblower &
Qui Tam Lawsuits

We represent whistleblowers who want to expose frauds committed against the United States and the State of California.  We have represented whistleblowers under the Federal False Claims Act (known as qui tam lawsuits) who have exposed more than $1 billion in fraud.  The firm has also represent companies and invidiuals accused by whistleblowers of having defrauded the government.  In 2020, the firm obtained a jury verdict in a rare federal false claims act trial in which the firm’s client faced damages and penalties in excess of $33 million. 

Labor & Employment

We represent individuals and corporate entities in connection with a host of employment disputes. Our lawyers have handled claims of sexual harassment, gender discrimination, executive compensation, and wrongful termination. We also have experience in advising our corporate clients in compliance matters and on ways to minimize their potential litigation exposure.