I emphasize practical judgment and strategic counseling, risk and critical path analysis, and dispute resolution, focusing on construction projects and employment. The practical experience I have gained in trial and litigation involving business, employment and real estate relationships is vital in developing strategies and documentation and resolving disputes involving complex relationships, whether involving shareholders, partners or employees, or construction disputes.I act as employment counsel for private companies in a variety of businesses, including construction, real estate development, semiconductor equipment, media, manufacturing and professional service firms, on a wide variety of issues. I try to focus on efficient, practical, lasting solutions.As a lawyer and a member of the California State Bar, my conduct is regulated by California’s Rules of Professional Conduct. Those rules apply to communications, solicitations and advertising, and also to testimonials and endorsements. The contents of my LinkedIn profile should be considered as a communication and solicitation under Rule 1-400. In addition, any recommendations, testimonials or endorsements found in my profile do not amount to a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of any legal matter for which I might be retained, or in which I might become involved.Specialties: Construction relationships and contracts, employment counseling, including executive employment agreements; severance; discrimination; FMLA, ADA and Workers Compensation accommodation and leave issues; independent contractor regulatory disputes; layoffs; commission plans; and internal personnel affairs and investigations; business entity disputes (shareholders, partners, members, directors, management) and fiduciary responsibility.I also handle appeals in employment, business and real estate matters.