Joseph P. Breen [josephpbreenlaw@gmail.com]As an experienced employment law and business litigation attorney I have successfully counseled and defended clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to privately owned businesses in a wide variety of industries covering all aspects of employment law. I have also acted as an outside general counsel to one of the largest financial institutions in the world and managed complex litigation within the client's budgetary constraints for the portfolio represented. My approach with clients is to thoroughly understand the unique challenges and business objectives of each in developing and improving best practices that will result in legal compliance and allow for effective governance. I have worked with clients in many industries including banking and financial services, high tech, biotech, software, ecommerce, academia, hospital management, retail, manufacturing, non-profits and renewable energy. In addition to representing clients in claims encompassing wage and hour issues, proprietary and confidential information disputes, and wrongful termination based on discrimination, harassment, retaliation and other alleged violations of federal and California employment laws, I draft and negotiate for employers essential documents including employment contracts, severance agreements, and policies and procedures for employees. I have led sensitive and complex investigations for clients resulting in the development and implementation of effective compliance protocols and worked extensively with accounting and other forensic experts in preparing defense strategies in response to allegations of fraud and financial misconduct.My goal for every client is to add value by obtaining an optimal result through preparation, early recognition of key concerns and creativity in resolving issues.
Listed skills include Employment Law, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, and 29 others.
