The United States has all the hallmarks of a litigious society, and the state of California is no exception. Class action complaints are flying left and right. And if you have been served with one, you are no doubt stressed and uncertain about you and your business’s future. But there’s no need to panic. Please read on, then contact an experienced Los Angeles County, California class action defense attorney to learn how to defend your company from a class action lawsuit.
How do you defend yourself against a class action lawsuit?
Any class action defense attorney worth his or her salt should be able to address and dismiss the following accusation by current or former employees: failure to pay overtime wages, failure to provide meal and real breaks, failure to provide wage statements, failure to pay former employees’ final paychecks in a timely manner, failure to pay minimum wage, failure to reimburse for business expenses and unfair business practices.
What can a labor lawyer do for you?
A skilled Los Angeles, California labor lawyer will make all the difference in your fight against a class action lawsuit in the following ways:
- Get the facts, grasp the legal issues and know the players
- Hire experts and ensure that outside counsel understands the business
- Develop a litigation plan with an end in mind and define what “victory” means
- Manage the company’s documents and limit discovery
- Kill or undermine the case early
- Prepare a public relations plan
- Make sure the settlement sticks.
There’s a lot more that goes into fighting a class action lawsuit. Your case will present its own unique challenges, and you can’t afford to go it alone. A qualified legal representative makes all the difference.
Contact Our Experienced Los Angeles Firm
Whether you are an employer or an employee involved in an employment-related dispute, you can rely on the legal team here at Lee Law Offices to fight for you. Our firm is also significantly experienced in matters involving church and commercial litigation. Contact us today so we can discuss your situation and determine the best path forward.
