Law Firm Overview

San Diego Employment Law Attorneys

Attorneys Christopher Olmsted and Elizabeth Koumas serve as legal advisors dedicated to helping employers comply with ever-changing labor employment laws and defending them against lawsuits filed by employees and government agencies.

The following examples are some of the wide variety of claims prevention services offered by Barker Koumas & Olmsted's employment law attorneys: Drafting and/or updating employee handbooks; Conducting an audit of employment practices to confirm compliance with current labor laws; Drafting and reviewing non-disclosure agreements, at-will acknowledgments, employment contracts, and other agreements; Consulting on trade secret protection policies and practices; Providing specific legal advice on the complexities of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Employment & Housing Act (FEHA), Federal and State leave laws, Title VII, wage and hour laws, and workplace safety laws; Educating management and employees on their respective rights and obligations under a variety of employment law topics including: discrimination, record keeping, grievance procedures, and investigations; Sexual Harassment Training in compliance with Fair Employment and Housing Act mandates.

Common examples of litigation claims for which Barker Koumas & Olmsted has defended clients include: wage and hour claims, sexual harassment, disability discrimination and accommodation, age, race, gender and other types of discrimination; "wrongful termination;" state and federal agency audits and administrative claims; misappropriation of trade secrets; and class actions / multi-party litigation.

San Diego Trusts, Wills and Estate Planning Attorneys

Solid estate planning services incorporate an integrated approach of one-on-one consultations and time for the personal decision-making process. Barker Koumas & Olmsted's estate planning attorneys, led by David Barnier, believe in thoroughly discussing the various strategies available, providing expert advice, counseling, and encouraging clients' active participation in the planning process. The firm helps clients avoid probate and minimize estate taxes. In addition, they assist with effective distribution and preservation of assets, business transitions and disability planning. Durable power of attorney documents and advance healthcare directive documents are also prepared for clients as part of their estate plan.

Areas of Practice

• Business Transactions
• Commercial and Individual Litigation
• Construction Defect
• Construction Law
• Employment and Labor Law
• Insurance Defense
• Mediation and Arbitration
• Trusts, Estate Planning and Probate

Classes and Seminars

• Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
• California and Federal Leaves of Absences for Employees
• Human Resource Policies that Prevent Lawsuits
• California Wage and Hour Law
• Protecting Company Trade Secrets and Other Confidential Information in California
• Employment Law: Hiring Do's and Dont's
• Employee Discipline and Termination: Best Practices
• Avoiding Wrongful Termination and Discrimination Claims
• Employment Law: Using Workplace Policies To Minimize Liability
• Assessing Your HR Policies and Practices in California
• Hiring to Separation: A Soup to Nuts Guide in California

References

• Please Contact Christopher Olmsted for a List of Relevant References.

West Practice Categories

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Mediation, Business & Commercial Law, Commercial Leasing, Contracts, Transactions, Business Organizations, Construction Law, Construction Contracts, Construction Liens, Housing & Construction Defects, Government Construction Contracts, Employment Law -- Employee, Employment Law -- Employer, Estate Planning, Insurance Law, Bad Faith Insurance, Insurance Subrogation, Motor Vehicle, Property & Casualty, Labor Law, Unfair Labor Practices, Litigation & Appeals, Complex Litigation, Personal Injury -- Defense, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Probate & Estate Administration, Products Liability Law, Real Estate Law