Experienced Employment Attorney — Protecting Workers’ Rights
Wage & Hour | FLSA | Discrimination | Harassment | Wrongful Termination
When your job is on the line or your paycheck is short, you deserve an advocate who will stand with you and fight for your rights. I represent employees in wage-and-hour disputes, FLSA claims, and a full range of workplace rights cases — from discrimination and harassment to wrongful termination and retaliation. My mission is simple: protect employees, hold employers accountable, and deliver results.
Practice Areas
Wage & Hour / FLSA
- Unpaid overtime — failure to pay time-and-a-half for hours over 40/week.
- Minimum wage violations — paying less than federal or state minimum wage.
- Employee misclassification — wrongly labeled as exempt or as an “independent contractor.”
- Off-the-clock work — requiring work without pay before or after shifts.
- Tip pooling / tip credit abuses — misused tips or illegal deductions from gratuities.
- Meal and rest break violations — unpaid or denied breaks.
- FLSA collective actions — group of workers who opt into a lawsuit for widespread wage violations.
- Class action wage claims — a single lawsuit covering many workers for widespread wage violations.
Workplace Discrimination
Discrimination at work is illegal under both federal and state laws. I handle cases involving:
- Race discrimination
- Gender / sex discrimination
- Age discrimination (over 40)
- Disability discrimination (including failure to accommodate)
- Religious discrimination
- Pregnancy discrimination
- National origin discrimination
Whether subtle or blatant, discrimination robs employees of equal opportunity — and I hold employers accountable.
Sexual Harassment
No one should have to endure harassment at work. I represent employees in:
- Hostile work environment claims — repeated comments, conduct, or actions creating an abusive workplace.
- Quid pro quo harassment — demands for sexual favors in exchange for job benefits or to avoid punishment.
- Employer inaction — when complaints are ignored or retaliated against.
Wrongful Termination & Retaliation
Employers cannot fire or punish you for exercising your legal rights. I take on cases involving:
- Termination after reporting discrimination, harassment, or unsafe conditions.
- Retaliation for filing a wage claim or whistleblowing.
- Punishment for taking protected medical or family leave (FMLA violations).
Other Employment Claims
- Breach of employment contracts
- Non-compete agreement disputes
- Whistleblower protection cases
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) violations
- Equal Pay Act claims
- Hostile work environment not based on sexual conduct
Why Choose My Firm
- Focused on employees. I represent workers, not corporations.
- Three decades of litigation experience. I know how to build strong cases from the ground up.
- Trial-ready advocacy. Many cases settle, but I am prepared to take yours to court.
- Direct communication. You deal with me, not just staff or associates.
- Proven results. I have secured substantial settlements and verdicts for employees across industries.
How the Process Works
- Free consultation — share your story and provide relevant documents.
- Case evaluation — I explain your legal rights and potential claims.
- Strategic action plan — negotiation, agency filings (EEOC, DOL), or litigation.
- Resolution — settlement, arbitration, or trial, depending on your needs and goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What evidence do I need?
A: Keep emails, texts, pay stubs, performance reviews, schedules, and any witness contact information.
Q: Do I have to complain internally before suing?
A: For some claims — such as harassment — it’s important to report the issue to HR or management first. For others, like certain wage claims, you can go straight to legal action.
Q: What if I was fired after speaking up?
A: That’s retaliation, which is itself illegal. You may have an additional claim.