<p>A business and employment litigator for more than 20 years, Carol A. Gefis represents both defendants and plaintiffs in trials, arbitrations, mediations, and appeals involving all major commercial and workplace disputes confronting California’s businesses.
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Working through Workplace Conflicts and Focus on Best Practices :
While Carol most frequently counsels employers, she will selectively counsel plaintiffs depending on the case circumstances. Her background includes management of discrimination claims based on race, gender and disability issues, sexual harassment, wage and hour matters, wrongful termination, retaliation and noncompete issues.
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To prevent the occurrence of claims, Carol provides advice and counsel to employers on their employment policies, terminations, wage issues and drafting employment agreements and handbooks.  
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Focused on Resolving Business Disputes :
Carol has extensive experience in business litigation, including contract disputes, unfair business practices, purchase and sale transactions, trade secret cases, shareholder and partnership disputes, and intellectual property infringement.
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Vigorous Representation in Litigated Matters :
When unavoidable claims do occur in either the business or employment arena, Carol vigorously represents her clients to secure the most favorable outcome possible.