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Business executives and high-level administrative employees are often targets due to their public profile, the depth of their responsibilities, and the far-reaching consequences of their decisions. Executives often have a target on their backs simply because of their position and notoriety. In many cases, executives are unprepared to handle the legal challenges of their role.
At Dhillon Law Group, we represent executives who are victims of unfair, unethical, or illegal corporate activity at the highest levels. We work with clients in tough employment law cases involving contract disputes, intellectual property, compliance, wrongful termination, privacy, and harassment or discrimination. If you’re a victim of unlawful or unethical business practices, we want to hear your story.
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We Take On Complex Executive Legal Cases
As an executive, life can be lonely at the top—especially when facing a legal issue and risking your career, reputation, or finances. Dhillon Law Group understands the challenges you face at this stage in your career. We know the tactics businesses and corporations use against C-suite employees in legal disputes. As such, we can represent you in a wide range of executive legal cases, including:
- Breach of contract
- Severance negotiations
- Wrongful termination
- Discrimination
- NDA/Intellectual property
- Compensation disputes
- Whistleblower claims
- Retaliation claims
- Sexual harassment
- Privacy Issues
Employment Contract Disputes
We tackle complex contract issues, from non-compete clauses to confidentiality agreements. Our legal team negotiates favorable terms and resolves conflicts through various legal strategies. We protect your career prospects while minimizing potential risks.
Compensation and Benefits Issues
Have you discovered that your employer is not paying what they promised? Are there issues with your benefits package? We can help you with disputes over executive pay, bonuses, and stock options. We review compensation packages to ensure your company compensates you based on the contract terms.
Fiduciary Duty and Corporate Governance
We guide you through complex corporate responsibilities and ethical obligations. Our counsel helps you navigate board dynamics and stakeholder expectations. Our law firm takes on cases such as breach of duty of care, conflicts of interest, and misappropriation.
Discrimination and Harassment Claims
Whether you’re a victim or the subject of a claim, we provide full legal representation in discrimination and harassment cases. We can investigate the claim to uncover the facts, stop the harassment or retaliation, and protect your rights and position within the company.
Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement
Our team keeps you ahead of ever-changing industry regulations. We assist with audits and help respond effectively to enforcement actions. We can prevent violations, preserve your company’s standing, and shield you from personal liability.
Here’s What to Do As an Executive in a Legal Case
Even smart, educated, and influential executives can be blindsided by a legal dispute or claim. Your position in the company doesn’t make you a legal expert. As such, it’s quite possible to make mistakes early on that can derail your case and ruin your career.
As attorneys who have represented executives in numerous legal cases, here are some key tips we recommend for navigating your case:
- Maintain confidentiality: Exercise caution when discussing your case. Limit conversations to legal counsel. Avoid making public comments or social media posts related to the matter.
- Gather relevant documents and correspondence: Keep all emails, texts, and files related to the case. Deleting potentially unfavorable information can harm your defense and legal strategy.
- Provide complete information: Share all relevant facts and documents with us, even if some details seem unfavorable. Full disclosure allows us to develop the most effective legal strategy.
- Prepare for testimony: Work closely with us to prepare for any depositions or testimony. Being well-prepared ensures you can answer questions accurately and effectively.
- Maintain professional responsibilities: If you’re still employed, go to work, do your job, and fulfill all duties. Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
Following these recommendations will position you to get a more favorable outcome. Maintaining self-control and composure in all situations as you navigate your case is important. Our legal team can guide you through every step of litigation from start to finish.
Why General Counsel Is Not Sufficient in an Executive Legal Case
Your company may have an on-board legal counsel or team that works with employees within the organization. However, the general counsel does not specialize in executive legal cases. If your dispute is with the company, you’re better off hiring an executive attorney outside the organization.
Dhillon Law Group executive attorneys work with administrative professionals in various roles across multiple industries. Our experience in and out of the courtroom has helped us provide valuable counsel and representation in all types of executive cases.
Here’s how we help you with your case.
Operate at the Executive Level
We work with CEOs, presidents, owners, chiefs, decision-makers, business partners, and department heads. No matter how high the stakes are, the potential consequences, or the level of expertise, we can engage at the highest levels. We understand the corporate mindset in areas where critical decisions are made.
Conduct a Thorough Investigation
We have the resources to conduct a complete investigation to uncover the facts of the case. We can review documents, speak with witnesses, engage with all parties, and subpoena information. Our goal is to find out what happened to establish your claim.
Advocate on Your Behalf
We engage with all parties, including your employer, coworkers, witnesses, lawyers, and the courts, so you don’t have to. We negotiate settlements and work out disputes while protecting your rights. Our legal team takes the burden out of taking on a dispute or claiming yourself.
Strategic Negotiation
We negotiate executive legal cases by employing a strategic and methodical approach. Our attorneys assess the case’s strengths and weaknesses, set clear goals, and understand the opposing party’s position. We also establish trust and credibility through open communication. We safeguard your interests by negotiating a settlement that gives you the best possible outcome.
Represent You In Court or Arbitration
We develop a comprehensive legal strategy tailored to your specific case. In court or arbitration hearings, we present compelling arguments, cross-examine witnesses, and counter opposing counsel’s claims. We provide aggressive representation to help you win your case.
John-Paul S. Deol
John-Paul S. Deol is a partner and the head of the Firm’s nationwide Employment Law Practice Group. He handles high-profile, high-stakes matters for some of the world’s best-known C-level executives, directors, EVPs, VPs, investment and law firm partners, founders, entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, and other prominent leaders in their respective fields. His clients have been employed by many of the largest and most notable public and private companies in the technology, finance, private equity, venture capital, life sciences, legal, and healthcare sectors, among others. He has significant experience dealing with highly sensitive, high-pressure employment situations, including disputes that have garnered or could garner media attention in the future. His cases routinely involve issues relating to discrimination, retaliation, harassment, trade secrets, employee mobility, and compensation/ownership disputes. John-Paul also provides advice, counseling, and agreement drafting services to both employees and employers.
Contact Us for an Initial Case Review
Dhillon Law Group is an elite law firm that handles tough executive cases. We have law firms in California, New York, New Jersey, Florida, and Virginia. If you are an executive and a victim of unfair or unethical employment practices, we invite you to contact us today and tell us more about your case.
Fill out our online form or call Dhillon Law Group for an initial case review from an experienced employment lawyer.
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