A Professional Law CorporationFocused expertise.
Effective advocacy.
Employment defense, civil litigation, public entity representation, workplace investigations, and mediation.
Employment defense
Experienced representation for workplace claims, from early assessment through trial and appeal.
We represent employers facing discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, whistleblower, and wage-and-hour claims. Our experience includes working directly with business owners and through insurers providing Employment Practices Liability Insurance.
Experience that matters
Our attorneys represent private and public sector employers across industries and approach each dispute with an understanding of the client’s business, reputation, and financial priorities.
- Discrimination, harassment & retaliation
- Wrongful termination & whistleblower claims
- Wage-and-hour disputes & job misclassification
- Employment Practices Liability Insurance
- Management training & preventive counseling
Civil litigation
Focused advocacy in business disputes, civil claims, and appeals in state and federal courts.
We represent businesses, public entities, and individuals in civil litigation, administrative proceedings, and arbitration. Whether pursuing resolution, preparing for trial, or handling an appeal, we work toward an effective, cost-conscious result.
Experience that matters
The firm’s trial and appellate experience supports a strategy that considers both the immediate dispute and its broader consequences.
- Breach of contract & fiduciary duty
- Defamation & personal injury
- Trade secrets & unfair competition
- Non-compete agreement disputes
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Civil appeals
Complex civil litigation
Strategic handling of class actions, multi-party disputes, and demanding commercial matters.
Our experience includes wage-and-hour class actions, misclassification disputes, trade secrets, copyright, false advertising, unfair competition, and toxic-tort matters. We bring coordinated case management and careful preparation to complex disputes.
Experience that matters
Tim Travelstead’s experience includes defeating class certification in an overtime misclassification matter, defeating a class action at the pleadings stage, and resolving wage-and-hour class actions across multiple industries.
- Class actions & class certification
- Complex commercial disputes
- Multi-party litigation
- Trade secret & intellectual property disputes
- Wage-and-hour class actions
Public entity representation
Civil and employment litigation counsel for governmental bodies and public employers.
Our attorneys have represented cities, school districts, public healthcare entities, and other public employers in employment and civil litigation. The firm’s experience includes discrimination and harassment disputes, civil rights claims, and First Amendment actions.
Experience that matters
Our public sector experience includes trial and appellate work, with attention to the responsibilities and practical needs of public entities.
- Public sector employment disputes
- Civil rights & First Amendment actions
- Governmental and public employer representation
- State & federal litigation
- Appellate representation
Workplace investigations
Careful assessment of workplace concerns to help employers make informed decisions.
We conduct and oversee workplace investigations, including matters involving allegations of employee misconduct. Our experience in employment counseling and litigation informs a careful assessment of the issues and the information gathered.
Experience that matters
Our firm conducts and oversees workplace investigations, including investigations of potential employee misconduct, and advises employers on risk assessment and practical paths to resolution.
- Investigations of alleged workplace misconduct
- Discrimination, harassment & retaliation concerns
- Guidance for HR professionals & in-house counsel
- Risk assessment & practical next steps
Alternative dispute resolution & mediation
Practical paths to resolution outside the courtroom.
We help clients assess and pursue alternatives to litigation, including mediation, arbitration, and negotiated resolution. Tim Travelstead is also available to serve as a mediator.
Experience that matters
Our litigation perspective helps parties understand the issues in dispute and explore a practical resolution. Contact the firm to discuss mediation with Tim Travelstead or representation in an alternative dispute resolution proceeding.
- Mediation with Tim Travelstead
- Representation in mediation & arbitration
- Negotiated resolution of employment & civil disputes
- Assessment of settlement options
Sound advice before a dispute.
Clear strategy when one arises.
We provide on-site management training to help clients comply with California employment laws. If a lawsuit follows training provided by our firm, the cost of that training is credited toward our litigation charges.
We begin with a free consultation to understand the challenge, then prepare a comprehensive budget for your review and approval. Our objective is effective representation with a practical view of costs.