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Generally speaking, my experience has been as lead counsel in litigation of wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and wage violations in court, as well as collective bargaining issues. I have handled scores of lawsuits in both state and federal courts, with jury trial experience in both venues.<\/pee><pee>Specialties: My particular practice concentrates on complex litigation, including single-plaintiff discrimination\/harassment cases, class actions, PAGA claims, and wage &amp; hour lawsuits. 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