——– CALIFORNIA EMPLOYER DEFENSE
YOUR BUSINESS
IS UNDER
ATTACK.
We Can Help.
California employers are sued at a rate 40% higher than the national average. A single employee complaint, PAGA notice, or demand letter can expose your business to six or seven figures in liability with deadlines as short as 65 days. Law PLA provides immediate, strategic defense.
Don’t wait — every day without counsel is a day they’re building their case against you.
Your opponent started preparing the moment the complaint was filed. We respond the same day you call.
of CA businesses will face a lawsuit in their lifetime
more likely to be sued in California than the national average
of small businesses hit with an employee lawsuit last year
PAGA lawsuits filed in 2023 — an all-time record high
——– THE PROBLEM
We Can Help. California Is the Most Dangerous State in the Nation to Be an Employer.
Californias Labor Code is the most employee-friendly legislation in the United States and plaintiff’s attorneys have built entire law firms around exploiting it. Every payroll cycle, every termination decision, every missed meal break is a potential lawsuit waiting to happen.
Unlike most states, here a single disgruntled employee can bring a representative action on behalf of your entire workforce through PAGA, exposing you to six or seven figures in penalties for technical violations that caused no actual harm.
——– THE 5 BIGGEST THREATS
- Wage & Hour Violations — account for ~90% of all CA employee claims
- PAGA Representative Actions — one employee sues for your entire workforce
- Wrongful Termination & Retaliation — broad exceptions to at-will employment
- Harassment & Discrimination — FEHA is broader than federal law
- ADA & Accessibility Claims — 3,252 filings in CA in 2024, up 37%
⚠ Wage and hour violations alone account for approximately 90% of all employee claims in California — and most are entirely preventable with the right systems in place.
Received a PAGA notice or demand letter? You have as few as 65 days to act.
Missing a single deadline can permanently eliminate your best defenses. Call Law PLA now.
——– UNDERSTANDING THE THREAT
We Can Help. What's Actually Happening to California Employers Right Now.
The legal landscape shifted dramatically in recent years and most employers didn’t get the memo. Here’s what every California business owner needs to understand about the current threat environment.
PAGA — THE $1.1MILLION RISK FROM ONE EMPLOYEE.
California’s Private Attorneys General Act allows a single employee to file a lawsuit on behalf of your entire workforce, seeking $100–$200 in penalties per employee per pay period for every Labor Code violation even minor technical ones that caused no actual harm. In 2023, over 5,100 PAGA lawsuits were filed, an all-time high. The 2024 reforms created powerful new defenses — but only if you use them within strict deadlines.
DEMAND LETTERS — DESIGNED TO BREAK YOU
When a law firm like Abramson Labor Group sends a demand letter, it is not an invitation to negotiate fairly. It is a carefully constructed legal document designed to pressure you into a quick settlement from a position of panic. The inflated dollar amounts, tight deadlines, and legal language are all tools designed to maximize your anxiety. What you do in the first 48 hours determines your leverage for the entire case.
65-DAY WINDOW YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO MISS
From the moment a PAGA notice is served on your company, you have 65 days before the employee can file a civil lawsuit. Inside that window, the 2024 reforms give you the right to cure violations, reduce penalties by up to 85%, and request early evaluation conferences. Outside that window — those options disappear permanently. Most employers miss this window because they don’t have counsel engaged immediately.
Received a PAGA notice or demand letter? You have as few as 65 days to act.
Missing a single deadline can permanently eliminate your best defenses. Call Law PLA now.
——– THE TEAM
Meet Our Award-Winning Team.
Our proprietary approach combines strategic agility with business driven outcomes giving you clear guidance and decisive action at every stage of your case. Speed without sacrifice of quality or strategy.
Parag L. Amin
Throughout his career, Parag L. Amin has dedicated himself to developing and executing approaches that honor and promote his clients’ interests.
Michelle Grimberg
Michelle Grimberg is an accomplished real estate and commercial litigation attorney with more than 19 years of experience representing individuals, corporations, investors, and developers in complex real estate and business matters.
Kaleigh McManus
Kaleigh McManus is a skilled employment attorney helping businesses navigate complex workplace challenges and employment disputes.
Jennifer Hinds
In her law practice, Jennifer applies these same skills in representing clients in a wide range of matters, both small and complex in various matters.
Received a PAGA notice or demand letter? You have as few as 65 days to act.
Missing a single deadline can permanently eliminate your best defenses. Call Law PLA now.
——– WHY LAW PLA
Why Law PLA Is the Right Firm for Your Defense.
The legal landscape shifted dramatically in recent years and most employers didn’t get the memo. Here’s what every California business owner needs to understand about the current threat environment.
WE ONLY DEFEND EMPLOYERS NO CONFLICTS, NO DIVIDED FOCUS
Unlike general practice firms that represent both employees and employers, Law PLA exclusively defends California businesses. That means zero conflicts of interest and a team whose every strategy, precedent, and playbook is built for your side of the courtroom.
WE MOVE FAST BECAUSE SPEED IS A LEGAL DEFENSE
In employer defense, the first 48 hours are often the most important. We respond the same day you call, issue litigation holds immediately, and have a defense strategy in place before your opponent has time to solidify their case. Our AgileAffect Methodology™ is built around this principle.
WE KNOW THE 2024 PAGA REFORMS BETTER THAN ANYONE
Most employers — and many attorneys — don’t fully understand the new PAGA rules that took effect July 1, 2024. We’ve built our entire PAGA defense practice around these reforms and know exactly how to use the 85% penalty cap, cure procedures, and early evaluation conference to your maximum advantage.
WE TREAT YOUR LAWSUIT LIKE A BUSINESS PROBLEM
Legal victories that destroy your company culture, drain your cash flow, or damage client relationships aren’t real victories. We measure success by your business outcomes — minimized exposure, preserved reputation, and a clear path forward that protects your long-term stability.
Received a PAGA notice or demand letter? You have as few as 65 days to act.
Missing a single deadline can permanently eliminate your best defenses. Call Law PLA now.
——– CLIENT RESULTS
We Can Help. Employers Who Called Us and WON.
These are real California employers who faced the same threats you are facing right now. Here is what happened when they chose Law PLA.
“We received a PAGA notice and panicked. Parag’s team walked us through every option, helped us cure the violations within 60 days, and we avoided what could have been a devastating lawsuit. The 85% penalty reduction was real — and we would have had no idea it was available without Law PLA.”
“An ex-employee filed a wrongful termination claim we knew was baseless. Law PLA built a clear, documented defense around our legitimate business reasons and we prevailed at summary judgment. Their speed and strategy saved us from a costly and disruptive trial.”
“We got a demand letter on a Friday afternoon. By Monday morning, Law PLA had reviewed every claim, identified two significant weaknesses in the plaintiff’s theory, and had a complete counter-strategy ready. That speed made all the difference in our negotiating position.”
WHY BUSINESS OWNERS NEE A LAWYER
WE HELP OWNERS GET LIFE CHANGING RESULTS
WHEN EMPLOYEE SUE, WE DEFEND
Received a PAGA notice or demand letter? You have as few as 65 days to act.
Missing a single deadline can permanently eliminate your best defenses. Call Law PLA now.
