Experienced & AggressiveEmployment Attorney

He Knows How Employers Document Disability Cases

Emanual Shirazi knows the employer side of discrimination cases. After years of working at one of the nation’s largest employer defense firms, Emanuel learned the playbook that employers use to fight disability, pregnancy, and leave discrimination claims from their employees. Our team knows how employers attempt to leverage performance improvement plans, retroactive documentation, and the Human Resources department scripts used to justify unfair terminations after an employee’s medical event.

Disability, Pregnancy, and Medical Leave Claims are a Core Part of Our Practice

Emanuel has extensive, focused experience handling cases involving employers who have violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). If your job was unjustly impacted by a medical event, these cases are our firm’s focus.

You Work Directly With Emanuel Shirazi, Not a Paralegal

Disability, pregnancy, and medical leave discrimination cases often require discussing sensitive personal topics, and you deserve the chance to discuss your case directly with your legal representative. While many larger firms pass cases to legal assistants and paralegals, our firm takes a client-focused approach with personal service. You will work directly with Emanuel from the first call to our firm to the resolution of your case.

Employers Approach Settlement Differently When They Know We Will Go to Trial

Unlike other firms that seek swift settlements as often as possible, the Shirazi Law Firm, PC, is not afraid of litigation if this is what it takes to get real results for our clients. Emanuel has successfully handled more than a dozen trials.

Companies know that in these cases, their internal emails and other correspondence, as well as HR records, can be damaging and will generally try to avoid discovery in litigation as much as possible. We leverage this to encourage fair settlements. Defense teams in Los Angeles know that Emanuel will take a case to trial if necessary to secure a fair outcome for his client.

You Pay Nothing Unless We Win

It’s understandable to be concerned about the cost of hiring legal counsel, but the Shirazi Law Firm, PC accepts disability, pregnancy, and medical leave discrimination cases on a contingency fee basis. There is no upfront cost to hire our firm, and you pay nothing if we are unable to obtain compensation for you for any reason. We only get paid after we secure compensation on your behalf.

You Can Call Us Even if You Are Still Employed

Many of the disability, pregnancy, and medical leave claims we handle involve incidents that happen while the employee is still working, not just after wrongful termination. California law prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for asserting their rights. Contacting our team does not obligate you to file a claim; we can provide guidance and support if you decide to move forward with a claim against your employer.