San Diego Wrongful Termination Lawyer
Retaliation and Discrimination Trial Lawyer
Based in San Diego, I represent employees in a limited number of wrongful termination cases involving whistleblower retaliation, disability discrimination, age discrimination, and pregnancy discrimination. I handle select matters throughout California where the facts support litigation.
These cases often turn on what happened before and after a protected action, and whether the timing and documentation tell a consistent story.
These cases are evaluated based on timing, evidence, and documentation to determine whether they are appropriate for litigation.
When Something Changes After You Speak Up or Request Something
The cases I handle tend to follow a clear pattern.
You did something you were entitled to do:
Then something changed:
Increased scrutiny
Negative evaluations
Isolation or reassignment
Termination
In many cases, this shift happens quickly and without a clear explanation. Employers do not clearly explain why. The issue is whether the change can be tied to a protected activity and supported by evidence.
Cases I Focus On
Whistleblower Retaliation
Cases involving employees who report misconduct, fraud, or safety issues and are then subjected to discipline or termination.
Disability Discrimination
Situations where an employee requests medical leave or an accommodation and is later targeted, written up, or terminated.
Age Discrimination
Cases involving older employees who are replaced, pushed out, or treated differently, often in favor of younger workers.
Pregnancy Discrimination
Changes in job status, treatment, or termination following pregnancy disclosure or leave.
How These Cases Are Evaluated
Employers rarely identify unlawful motives directly.
The analysis focuses on:
Timing between key events
The employee’s prior performance record
Internal documentation and communications
Whether the employer’s explanation is consistent
Cases involving termination, clear documentation, and measurable impact tend to be the strongest.
Most Employment Disputes Are Not Lawsuits
Most workplace disputes do not result in litigation.
Not every situation meets the level required to bring a case. The focus is on whether the facts can be supported with evidence and whether the matter is appropriate for litigation.
The question is whether the facts support pursuing the case.
A Selective Litigation Practice
I represent a limited number of clients in wrongful termination and retaliation cases.
Each matter is reviewed carefully. If a case is accepted, I handle it directly.
This is a selective practice focused on cases that warrant litigation..
Selected Results
$2,500,000
Lost on summary judgment. Won on appeal. Jury awarded punitive damages.
$30,000,000
Some other lawyer tried to settle it for $5,000,000
$400,000
Was told by prior lawyer to settle for $10,000.
$500,000
Was told by multiple lawyers had no case.
Testimonials
Case Evaluation
If you believe you were terminated and the decision may be connected to retaliation or discrimination, the next step is to evaluate the facts.
Each submission is reviewed to determine whether the situation can be supported by evidence and is a strong fit for litigation.