Aggressive Employee Representation
Seeking compensation, justice and dignity for employees for over 30 years.
Aggressive Employee Representation
Seeking compensation, justice and dignity for employees for over 30 years.
Sacramento
Civil Litigation Specialists
Clients who come to us know that they’ve been mistreated, but they may not know all the options they have. Since 1998, we’ve litigated and won against some of the largest companies in the world, helping everyone from C-level executives to everyday employees fight for their rights.
Over the years, our attorneys have won multimillion-dollar verdicts, with over 35 civil jury trials to verdict. We’re proud that our fight on behalf of employees has earned us an honorable reputation throughout Sacramento courts as well as in the California legal community.
Our Practice Areas
Wrongful Termination
Sexual Harassment
Discrimination
Whistleblower
Dedicated To
Protecting Employee Rights
We take pride in helping employees fight for their rights against goliaths. In our decades of civil jury trial experience, we’ve helped employees push back on discriminatory employers and hostile work conditions. Whether you were wrongfully terminated, are facing retaliation or are suffering through unsafe work conditions, we are here to help.
We’ve remained at the cutting-edge of employee justice, providing advocacy on all worker-related issues. Whether we’re handling cases involving on-the-job injuries, harassment or discrimination our attorneys are ready to advocate for the rights of employees.
Our Firm
With a dynamic duo of experienced attorneys, our firm has helped employees seek compensation, justice and dignity for over 30 years.
The Velez Law Firm, PC has provided clients with dedicated civil jury trial representation for a wide range of employment-related disputes, including employment discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination and retaliation, and more.
Case Results
$5,180,790 – Age/Gender Discrimination Verdict/Judgment
Verdict in Barbara Anderton v. Bass Underwriters Inc., Bill Turgeon on behalf of a 61 year old underwriter for Bass Underwriters who was unfairly terminated from her employment in favor of a younger male colleague. Anderton received “pushback” from Bass Underwriters after she recommended a female coworker for a promotion in her office, largely occupied by men. Following this incident, male executives began to make comments about Anderton’s age and pressured her to retire, and was eventually terminated.
$5.3 million – Age/gender discrimination
Lead attorney in Anderton v. Bass Underwriters Inc. on behalf of a 61-year-old underwriter for Bass Underwriters who was unfairly terminated from her employment in favor of a younger male colleague. Anderton received “pushback” from Bass Underwriters after she recommended a female co-worker for a promotion in her office, which was largely occupied by men. Following this incident, male executives began to make comments about Anderton’s age and pressured her to retire. She was eventually terminated.
$1.475 million – Retaliation for the use of FMLA/CFRA leave
Verdict in Hazzard v. Raley’s Family of Fine Foods, Inc., et al. on behalf of a pharmacist, who was terminated for violation of company pharmacy policies. Raley’s claimed that the plaintiff was terminated for filling prescriptions and ringing himself up (zero co-pay so no money was involved) for his severely disabled son on an emergency basis after his son was released from the hospital. The Sacramento jury sided with the plaintiff, who was able to prove that Raley’s did not terminate the plaintiff for policy violations but for his use of his medical leave in order to take care of his disabled, wheelchair-bound son.
$1,674,191 – Whistleblower retaliation
Verdict in Monk v. Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District on behalf of an arson investigator for the Sacramento County Fire District who was wrongfully retaliated against for reporting a subordinate who had falsified a report. Following Monk’s report, he was suspended, written up and demoted.
Why
The Velez Law Firm, PC
Trusted Representation for over 30 years
Experienced Civil Trial Attorney
Our expertise has helped us consistently win multimillion-dollar verdicts in civil jury trials.
Client-focused
While our attorneys are top-tier, we remain focused on our clients. We work directly with our clients and focus our approach on their stories and experiences. Our attention to detail and care continues to set us apart.
Aggressive Representation
When it comes to protecting workers, we don’t pull punches. We’re used to taking the fight to larger opponents and are committed to empowering our clients to make choices, not concessions.
Why
The Velez Law Firm, PC
Trusted Representation for over 30 years
Unmatched Experience
With nearly 60 combined years of litigation experience, we have experience that cannot be duplicated. Our track record and client stories speak for themselves in showing the work we’ve done for our clients.
Committed To The Employees
Since opening our doors, we’ve exclusively helped employees advocate for their rights and stand up to injustice. Our mission is firmly rooted in a commitment to workplace justice.
Strategic Litigation
Early in our process, we strategize to maximize each client’s case value. Our attorneys are adept at working closely with employees who have been discriminated against. With our aggressive approach, we can help employees weigh all their options including civil trial.
