You Were Fired. Now Let’s Make Them Answer for It.
California is an "at-will" state, but that is not a blank check for employers to break the law. If you were fired for an illegal reason—such as discrimination, retaliation, or whistleblowing—your termination was wrongful. We help you fight for your livelihood, your reputation, and the compensation you’re owed.
Employers love to hide behind the term "at-will employment" to excuse illegal firings. But the law has clear boundaries. An employer cannot fire you for your race, gender, age, disability, or for asserting your legal rights—like complaining about unpaid wages or reporting harassment. When they try to disguise an illegal firing as a "layoff" or "performance issue," we see right through it.
Being fired because you complained about wage theft, harassment, or unsafe conditions at your workplace.
If your termination was motivated by your race, gender, age, religion, or disability rather than your actual job performance.
If you were fired for reporting illegal activity, fraud, or violations of health and safety codes to authorities.
If your workplace became so hostile and unbearable that you were forced to quit, the law often views this as a "forced firing."
Being terminated while on, or immediately after returning from, protected medical or pregnancy-related leave.
Firing you for exercising a fundamental legal right, such as taking time off to vote or serving on a jury.
Losing your job is a traumatic financial and emotional event. Companies rely on the fact that you might be too overwhelmed to challenge them. We don't just look for "unfairness"—we look for legal breaches. We examine your personnel file, the timing of your termination, and the reasons provided to uncover if the company’s story is a fabrication to cover up illegal activity.
“A termination is a life-changing event. When it’s done illegally, it is our job to ensure the company pays for the damage they’ve caused to your career.” — Avi Gholian, Founding Attorney
We work on a contingency basis. You pay nothing unless we recover the wages and damages you are entitled to.
We know exactly how to prove that a "performance-based" firing was actually illegal retaliation.
We use legal discovery to force the company to reveal its true motives, often turning the table on employers who thought they could fire you with impunity.
You do not need to figure this out alone. We keep the process clear, explain what matters, and help you understand what comes next.
No high-pressure sales. Just an honest talk about your situation and how we can help.
We review the circumstances of your firing, the reasons given, and any evidence of illegal motives.
We gather your personnel file, performance reviews, communications with management, and the termination notice.
We quantify the financial loss—including lost wages, benefits, and emotional distress—to build a powerful demand for justice.
We negotiate aggressively or litigate, ensuring the employer faces the consequences of their illegal actions.
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A wrongful termination can be reversed with justice and compensation. Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation. We fight on a contingency basis—you pay nothing unless we win.
