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CIVIL LITIGATION
Fuller Law Group attorneys are highly skilled trial attorneys. We have the training experience and technology to bring your case to court, or to defend you or your company in an action brought against you. We have proven experience in designing and executing a strategy to bring you or your business the best possible outcome when litigation becomes necessary. We handle cases in the areas of employment law, general negligence, personal injury, workers’ compensation, contractual and business disputes..
EMPLOYMENT CLAIMS, CHARGES, AND LITIGATION
More than ever in our Internet-based world, employees are aware of their rights under the endless array of employee-friendly statutes, regulations, ordinances, and court decisions. Disgruntled current and former employees who believe they were treated unfairly can easily assert some kind of legal claim. When you have to deal with legal claims, you will be in excellent hands with Fuller Law Group's seasoned litigators, who will help you resolve challenges such as:
Pre-lawsuit settlement-demand letters
Charges with agencies like the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Complaints to Cal-OSHA
Wage claims with the California Labor Commissioner (Division of Labor Standards Enforcement)
Appeals of claims for unemployment benefits
Workers’ compensation retaliation claims by injured workers (Labor Code section 132a)
Claims of serious & willful misconduct by workers’ compensation claimants
Lawsuits in state court and federal court, including Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims and wage-and-hour class actions
Our initial priority is gathering pertinent information so we can give as accurate an early evaluation as possible. That assessment, combined with the employer's desired outcome, drives initial strategy. We work smartly and efficiently. We communicate regularly to keep the client apprised of developments and any changes in expected costs. We give sound, objective advice so that the client can make informed decisions designed to achieve its goals.
At the same time, when dealing with opposing counsel, agency representatives, and judges, we are strong advocates focused on exposing weaknesses in the opponents' positions. Whether by dismissal or settlement, we strive to assist the client in resolving the claims in a way that best addresses the organization's interests.
On the infrequent occasion when a matter has to be decided in a hearing, trial, or arbitration, Fuller Law Group trial attorneys will be well prepared to present the client's story thoroughly and persuasively. With a proven track record of trial successes, we have demonstrated a keen sense for convincing juries, judges, and arbitrators of the validity of our clients' positions.
EMPLOYMENT COUNSELING
Employers of all types and sizes face workplace challenges on a seemingly ongoing basis -- especially in California. The threat of legal claims by current and former employees is ever present. Like the well-known adage, "The best defense is a good offense," an employer's best chance of avoiding legal claims involves proactively taking actions designed to decrease the risk of a workplace issue becoming a legal problem down the road. Fuller Law Group attorneys partner with employers to address challenges in a way that balances business needs with minimizing risk. We value understanding your business, evaluating the problem, developing options for resolution, explaining the options' benefits and risks, and recommending a course of action. We won't just tell you, "No, you cannot do that." We discuss, assess, teach, and advise, always focused on helping you achieve your goals. Our counseling supports employers with many, many challenges, including:
The risks associated with a proposed termination of employment (including layoffs)
Complaints of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation
Compliance with wage-and-hour issues such as overtime compensation, commission plans, pay plans, meal and rest breaks, on-call time, travel time, accuracy of wage statements, remote work, exempt vs. non-exempt classification, and classification of workers as independent contractors
Guidance on the process for accommodating protected disabilities and medical conditions
Management of leaves of absence
Workplace safety
Hiring and background-check issues
Employment agreements
Separation/severance agreements
Confidentiality, non-disclosure, and non-solicitation agreements
INSURANCE DEFENSE
Fuller Law Group represents major insurance companies throughout California. Our team defends claims made against employers, general liability claims, subrogation actions and workers compensation. We understand litigation and litigation risk. Fuller Law Group carefully analyzes cases on insurers’ behalf with an eye toward efficient and effective resolution. We’re trial ready when necessary, but always open to finding a more economic resolution to a claim. Fuller Law Group has successfully defended more than 1,000 insurance claims.
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
Fuller Law Group sets itself apart from most employment firms with its broad expertise in all areas of California workers’ compensation law. Our attorneys are experienced and highly skilled in all aspects of discovery and trial work, handling claims from initial review through trial and reconsideration. Our attorneys understand the most effective manner to prevail in a claim is constructed by effective discovery. We have defended thousands of cases involving orthopedic injuries, fibromyalgia, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, psychiatric/stress claims, asbestosis claims and internal/cardiac claims. Workers’ compensation is a constantly changing field of law. It is essential for any practitioner to aggressively handle these claims. In order to properly and efficiently handle claims, the lawyers at Fuller Law Group are trained to keep the law and the economics of the cases in mind.
The rising costs in medical treatment, disability benefits and litigation are key issues in deciding how a case should be defended. That is why pro-active file handling is a cornerstone of the defense of these claims. Liens, serious and willful allegations and discrimination under Labor Code section 132 are also issues defended by Fuller Law Group. We understand it is the reputation of the business that is being attacked and we understand the importance of making sure no finding is issued against the client for these most difficult to prove claims. The firm can also on request provide its clients with advice and in-house seminars on avoidance of litigation, cost-containment, and limitation of workers’ compensation claims. Our senior members give seminars year-round to companies, cities, universities and human resources risk managers to ensure they are kept in the loop concerning changes in the law, strategies being employed by the applicant’s bar and ways to effectively and economically defend against claims. Knowing the law and handling the claim early in the litigation process allows Fuller Law Group to defend the claim in the most efficient, cost-saving manner possible while still providing exceptional results for the employer.
PERSONAL INJURY
Personal injury law refers to the legal remedies and defenses involved in civil lawsuits brought as a result of wrongful conduct. In fact, the word “tort” comes from a Latin term meaning twist, wrong, or harm. In contrast to criminal law, a tort action does not involve the government prosecuting the wrongdoer. Rather, these cases involve a private plaintiff seeking compensation (usually money) for the harm caused by the defendant’s actions. Most personal injury cases are based on the doctrine of negligence. In essence, negligence requires every member of society to act responsibly and avoid putting others at risk. That is not to say that negligence will result each time someone gets hurt. The doctrine recognizes that some accidents are unavoidable. Examples of negligence include car accidents caused by drunk drivers, medical complications resulting from a physician’s carelessness, and dog bites that occur when vicious animals are permitted to roam free. In each instance, the responsible party ignored the risk posed to others, and as a result, the plaintiff was injured. The lawyers at Fuller Law Group have substantial experience in personal injury cases and can provide you the best possible representation on these types of claims.
BUSINESS LAW
Fuller Law Group attorneys have helped many small enterprises get started. We provide the legal structure and advice to make certain that your company has the proper formation, and to put careful thought and planning in place so that you may grow smoothly. Our experience advising bigger companies with respect to their business and employment issues will help your firm avoid problems that might otherwise result. Let our experience help guide your firm through its early days. Fuller Law Group knows that these are difficult economic times. Access to credit is becoming more difficult and people are having more issues related to money. We can help. Our attorneys are skilled in helping businesses and families cope with financial stress. Whether the problem is collection of debt, foreclosure, unpaid taxes or the pressure of trying to grow a business when money is scarce, Fuller Law Group can help you find the solution. Fuller Law Group attorneys are highly skilled trial attorneys. We have the training and technology to bring your case to court, or to defend you or your company in an action brought against you. We have proven experience in designing and executing a strategy to bring you or your firm the best possible results when litigation becomes necessary. Business has many risks. Fuller Law Group attorneys are here to help you manage those risks.
BUSINESS LITIGATION
Fuller Law Group specializes in counseling and handling of complex litigation involving business clients in disputes with other businesses or groups of individuals, each of which necessarily involves an understanding of both the business issue and the industry of the client.
COVID-19 ADVICE
To say that the coronavirus pandemic has created additional challenges for employers is an understatement. The range of issues, and the acronyms associated with them, is telling: remote workers; Cal-OSHA; vaccinations; refusal to work; masks in the workplace; FFCRA; CARES Act; return to work; medical privacy; WARN Act; paid supplemental leave; travel restrictions; employee quarantine; CDC; PPE; positive test; exposure; public health orders; and more. With a deep knowledge of the applicable laws, Fuller Law Group attorneys are your guide through the maze of ever-growing obligations imposed by federal, state, county, and city regulations.
WORKPLACE INVESTIGATIONS
The law is clear: When an employer receives a complaint of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation, it must address the matter promptly and effectively. Employers should follow the same rule for other kinds of alleged wrongdoing, such as whistleblower complaints. The first step is an investigation, the scope of which will vary depending on the nature of the complaint and the facts. Whatever the scope, Fuller Law Group attorneys can supervise or conduct the investigation. In many situations, it is better for the investigation to be performed by someone outside of the company. We gather facts from witnesses and documents, assess credibility, reach conclusions and report our findings, all done promptly and efficiently so that the employer can decide on next steps.