The lawyers at DesJardins & Panitz LLP apply their wealth of courtroom experience to achieve positive outcomes in even the most challenging lawsuits on behalf of our employees. If you or a loved one has been the victim of employer discrimination, wrongful termination, or retaliation case, we are here to help. Unfortunately, California employers are […]
Discrimination
LOS ANGELES EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION ATTORNEYS Despite significant progress in the workplace in the last several decades, discrimination is still a prominent issue. At DesJardins & Panitz LLP we understand how ongoing discrimination is affecting the ability of employees to perform their job functions in a comfortable, hostility-free, and productive environment. Today, discrimination in the workplace […]
Harassment
Harassment Harassment rears its ugly head in the modern workplace in a number of ways, and becomes illegal where (a) enduring it becomes a condition of continued employment, and (b) creates an intimidating, hostile, or abusive work environment. Your employer is automatically liable under the law in the event that you are harassed by your […]
Wrongful Termination
Employers sometimes try to step outside their legal obligations by creating a workplace so difficult that an employee is forced to leave their job. Employees whose employers have forced them to quit may have legal grounds for a wrongful termination case, even when they were not fired in the traditional sense of the word. The […]
Whistleblower Claims
An employee is said to be a whistleblower when he or she reports illegal activity, safety violations, or being compelled to violate a law by his or her employer. When a California worker becomes a whistleblower, his or employer is prohibited from taking any retaliatory actions toward that worker. It is often the case in […]
Wage and Hour
As a California employee, your California employer is legally obligated to compensate you for all time you have worked. If you have not been given the entirety of the wages or earnings you can rightfully claim, you may have legal standing to file a claim against your company. At DesJardins & Panitz LLP, we can […]
Real Estate
Real estate transactions can be complicated, and incomplete or vaguely worded agreements or can often trigger problems for the parties involved in a real estate transaction. There are many potential pitfalls to a real estate purchase, and DesJardins & Panitz LLP brings years of expertise to make sure our clients are not taken by surprise.
Personal Injury
A conversation with an experienced personal injury lawyer following any kind of accident or personal injury is an step for the injured person to take. This simple act can prove critical to protecting the legal basis for you to collect from the party responsible for your injury. DesJardins & Panitz LLP is ready to meet […]
Civil Litigation
At DesJardins & Panitz LLP, our highly skilled attorneys are committed to seeking justice for our firm’s clients. We pride ourselves on providing unwavering attention and professional legal representation to every single one of our clients. If you have a civil litigation case and would like to know more about your legal options, please contact […]
Breach of Contract
Business transactions are part of the fabric of modern life, whether they occur between businesses or individuals, the majority come to pass without causing conflict or defying the expectations of the parties to the deal in question. For the other times, however, DesJardins & Panitz LPP is there to represent our clients in disputes arising […]
Business Disputes
DesJardins & Panitz LLP maintains a solid focus on business disputes and litigation. Our track record of achievement in business dispute law has driven a high level of demand for our legal services. At DesJardins & Panitz LLP we are aware that business disputes can occur in a range of contexts of varying scope and scale, […]
Collection & Enforcement of Judgments
If you have won a civil judgment against a business or individual who have since defaulted on the payment of your judgment, or will not pay your judgment for whatever reason, DesJardins & Panitz LLP is prepared to assist you in the recovery of what you are owed. We bring an aggressive and knowledgable approach […]
Employment Law
If you need an experienced employment lawyer in Southern California, DesJardins & Panitz LLP are here to fight for your rights. We use our hard-earned knowledge and expertise to help employees win and settle even the toughest legal cases. If you believe that you, a friend, or a family member has been victimized by illegal […]
Discrimination
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION LAWYERS Discrimination based on sex, age, religion, race, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, and disability is a particularly “hot” topic in the law. The effects of discriminatory actions on members of the public are potentially devastating. It can be equally devastating to be wrongly accused of discriminatory conduct. The firm […]
Harassment
Harassment Harassment rears its ugly head in the modern workplace in a number of ways, and becomes illegal where (a) enduring it becomes a condition of continued employment, and (b) creates an intimidating, hostile, or abusive work environment.
Wrongful Termination
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WRONGFUL TERMINATION LAWYERS Wrongful termination is one of many ways an employer can illegally discriminate or retaliate against an employee. Wrongful termination happens when an employer fires an employee because they are different from other employees, or because they engaged in a protected activity, such as whistleblowing or filing a sexual harassment complaint. DO I […]
Whistleblower Claims
For more than two decades, our attorneys have represented employees in employment law cases. At DesJardins & Panitz LLP, a large part of the firm’s practice is devoted to helping clients deal with whistleblower claims. A whistleblower is someone who notifies authorities of fraudulent or illegal activities taking place at a company, agency or organization. […]
Wage and Hour
If your employer has unfairly compensated you for work you dutifully carried out, the process of recovering the wages you deserve can be a challenging and painful process. Whether you are on an hourly wage or salary, you may have concerns about your compensation. Employers sometimes intentionally engage in misclassifcation, classifying workers as salaried employees to […]
Real Estate
The real estate boom and bust has generated a myriad of different real estate related claims. DesJardins & Panitz LLP has represented persons and businesses in property ownership disputes, lot line disputes, construction project problems, real estate financing issues, damage claims and many other types of real property related issues. The firm has litigated, mediated […]
Personal Injury
DesJardins & Panitz LLP has represented hundreds of people who have suffered severe injuries or lost loved ones as the result of the negligence of others. These cases have ranged from auto accidents to sophisticated product designs which caused serious injury and/or death. More than 29 years worth of experience in such cases has proven […]