Litigation Defense
Defending California Employers When the Stakes Are Highest
Zaller Law Group stands at the forefront of employment litigation defense in California. We represent employers in high-exposure matters where regulatory complexity, evolving statutes, and aggressive plaintiffs’ firms create real business risk.
Our litigation practice is built for California employers who understand that defense is not just about responding to a lawsuit—it is about protecting enterprise value, limiting disruption, and maintaining leverage at every stage of a dispute.
Comprehensive Employment Litigation Defense
We defend employers of all sizes in state and federal courts, arbitration, and administrative proceedings throughout California, with a particular focus on high-stakes, bet-the-company matters, including:
PAGA, Class Action, and Complex Wage-and-Hour Litigation
We are deeply experienced in defending claims under the California Labor Code and the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). Our approach reflects the post-reform reality: litigation has not slowed, but the rules of defense have changed. We focus on early evaluation, penalty mitigation, and building evidentiary records that support reduced exposure and strategic resolution.
General Employment Litigation
Our attorneys handle the full spectrum of employment claims, including:
Harassment, discrimination, and retaliation
Disability discrimination and reasonable accommodation disputes
Whistleblower and retaliation claims
Wrongful termination
FMLA and CFRA leave disputes
Trade secret misappropriation, embezzlement, and unfair competition
We approach each case with a clear understanding of how employment litigation impacts operations, leadership bandwidth, and brand reputation.
Government Investigations, Audits, and Enforcement Actions
Zaller Law Group regularly represents employers facing investigations and audits by government agencies, including the Department of Labor, EDD, and OSHA. These matters often carry significant downstream litigation risk if not handled correctly at the outset.
Our role is to control the narrative early, respond strategically, and resolve issues in a way that minimizes penalties, preserves defenses, and avoids unnecessary escalation.
Defense Informed by Prevention
Effective litigation defense begins long before a claim is filed. Our litigation team works closely with our strategy and compliance attorneys to ensure clients are positioned as favorably as possible if disputes arise.
We advise on policies, practices, and documentation with litigation in mind—focusing on how decisions will be scrutinized in court, by agencies, and by opposing counsel. This integrated approach allows us to defend cases from a position of strength, not reaction.
Why Employers Choose Zaller Law Group
Clients choose Zaller Law Group because we understand California employment litigation at a practical, operational level. We do not treat cases as academic exercises. We assess risk, develop leverage, and pursue outcomes aligned with our clients’ business objectives.
When you work with us, you are not simply hiring litigators. You are engaging a defense team that understands how employment disputes intersect with leadership decisions, compliance strategy, and long-term business goals.
Contact us to learn how Zaller Law Group can defend and protect your business in California’s most challenging employment law environment.