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  • Home
  • About
  • Practice Areas
    • Defense Of Class Action Lawsuits
    • Legal Services Protecting Employers In California
    • Legal Consultations
    • Strategic Guidance For Employers
    • Employee Leave Policies
    • Employee Privacy Rights
    • Workplace Investigations
    • Defense Of Wage And Hour Claims
      • Wage And Hour Summaries
      • Catering Services Wages
      • Restaurants And Hotels
      • Parcel Delivery
      • Maintenance Services
      • Transportation Logistics
    • Employment Discrimination Defense
    • Employment Harassment Claims Defense
    • Unfair Labor Practices
      • Union Avoidance
    • Retaliation Claims Defense
    • Wrongful Termination Defense
    • Whistleblower Defense
  • Employer Defense Case Results
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CE Smith Law Firm

California Employer Defense Attorney

Exclusively representing and protecting employers throughout California and providing management-side labor relations counsel nationwide.
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Representing Businesses Throughout California And Advising Employers Nationwide

Clifton E. Smith

Effective Employer Defense Consulting, Training And Litigation

California’s employment and labor laws are a legal minefield for employers. Even an inadvertent violation of these laws can be a costly mistake.

Multimillion-dollar jury verdicts serve as painful reminders that your business can be victimized by employment litigation, disregarding your rights as an employer and resulting in devastating financial harm to your company.

To safeguard your business, it is crucial to have an experienced employment defense lawyer in your corner.

Areas Of Practice

Defense Of Class Action Lawsuits

Employer Protection Through Preparation

Legal Consultations

Experienced Employer Guidance And Advice

Legal Services Protecting Employers In California

Strategic Defense To Take Control Of, Manage And Resolve Litigation

Union Avoidance

Preserve And Protect Your Union-Free Environment

Defense Of Wage And Hour Claims

Protect Against Lawsuits For Unpaid Wages

Employer-Side Labor Relations Counsel Nationwide

While he is licensed to practice law in California only, attorney Clifton Smith provides management-side labor relations counsel on a nationwide basis. Whether your company seeks to prevent initial unionization or to negotiate a collective bargaining agreement, he can powerfully represent your interests.

What Clients Are Saying

“My company came to Smith in need of help with regard to an employee filing a discrimination against us. He brought the right amount of expertise to the table to eliminate the problem entirely. We are very grateful.” –Mark

“Smith Law firm helped me start up my company in California. I didn’t know where to begin. He explained everything in detail and made the process easy for me.”–Laura

“We ran into some problems with my business and one employee, I didn’t know where to turn. Smith helped us through this, without his help our business would have been ruined.”–Bill

Strengthening Your Position And Defending Against Workplace Litigation

Clients choose employment defense attorney Smith to manage and resolve the risk of employment litigation. He takes a proactive approach, educating clients and performing comprehensive policy reviews to help prevent litigation from arising.

If a dispute does occur, he is an experienced trial lawyer who can present your case effectively in state or federal courts anywhere in California.

Whether your company is facing a lawsuit over wages or a whistleblower complaint, attorney Smith has the experience and knowledge necessary to defend you.

Contact Attorney Smith To Set Up A Free Consultation

Get the help your enterprise needs to take control of your situation with timely solutions to your employment and labor issues. If you prefer to remain focused on your company’s success and growth rather than struggling with employee disputes, contact CE Smith Law Firm in Oceanside.

Call 888-780-4541 or email the firm to set up an appointment for a free consultation. Virtual meetings are available to conserve travel and related costs.

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Trusted Legal Advocacy Throughout California – And Counsel Nationwide

Employment law attorney C.E. Smith is admitted to practice before all California courts, including the California Supreme Court, and federal courts including the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States. He provides labor relations counsel to businesses nationwide.
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