# The Real Work Lawyers: Dedicated CA Employment Attorneys > Dedicated legal advocacy for CA workers to dismantle employer defenses, protecting employee rights in Californi Source: https://worklawyerca.com/sherman-oaks-work-lawyer/ Firm: Employment Lawyers Group — employee-side employment lawyers since 1993. Serving Los Angeles County, California. Phone: (818) 783-7300 (calling is the fastest way to reach the legal team) Office: 13418 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Contact form: https://worklawyerca.com/contact/ Consultations are free and confidential; cases are taken on contingency. --- The purpose of this page is to demonstrate we are real work lawyers. It is also to show us about town in the San Fernando Valley really living within the community. Really living within the community is one of the most important skills a trial lawyer has. The better the trial lawyer understands the audience (the jury) the better they know how to present the case in terms the jury will understand. The real work lawyer aka the Lotsman is always at work, even on New Year's Day, picking up 20 sheets of 4 by 8 3/4 inch thick sheets and some French drains. How many lawyers withmore than 30 years experience do these loads and then use them? Yes, we know those French drains aren't schedule 40. Only schedule 40 underground these days. The extra cost is not an issue. The job must be done right. #work lawyer #workplace lawyer Experienced Worker Lawyer runs Employer Defense into Garbage is the title of our law firm. Seriously, the defense on many employment lawsuits is, "A bunch of junk." Anyway, we did some metal recycling today at this facility near our Van Nuys storage unit. #work attorneys Some years back I think it might have been this office where a personal injury lawyer sent me to get checked out after a car accident. I declined medical treatment and made the ordeal into a speech for a Speech 101 class I was taking over the summer at LAVC which incidentally is where I met a major source of material for future writings of the nonlegal variety. Last night I was at an elementary school fundraiser in a somewhat recently built, rather fancy, banquet hall that shared a parking lot. Another banquet hall a few doors down appears to be the old Sir George's buffet. Serious detailing of a vintage roadster at the car wash a block from the Sherman Oaks office. It's been tough on the crew at the car wash because it's been over 100 degrees. I don't know how they do it. #worker lawyers If you have an employment problem don't get caught in the forest on what to do; call The Employment Lawyers Group at 818-783-7300. Let us guide you through the forest of irrelevant defenses employment lawyers. #worker lawyer Ciclavia slightly East of Coldwater Canyon in Studio City (about a mile from the Sherman Oaks office). Streets were closed in Studio City, North Hollywood, and Toluca Lake. This event probably benefited all of the coffee shops and cafes. #worker lawyer ## **Lawyer for all kinds of Employees** Where you are an industrial worker at this Burbank facility a white collar worker in a high rise, a member of the medical profession, or a teacher allow me to be your workplace lawyer. #Workplace lawyer #Burbank work lawyer There is nothing like spending all morning in the Van Nuys Building Permit Office and being told a drainage easement approved in 2005 and 2008, which is recorded on all maps, is insufficient because Public Works didn't build it. The inefficiency and expense in obtaining permits in the City of Los Angeles has well surpassed absurdity. The number of odd ball things required is also ridiculous. Reform is needed. Yes, it is true lead counsel, Karl Gerber can build commercial buildings and residences from the ground up. You better believe that helps in [prevailing wage](https://worklawyerca.com/ca-prevailing-wage-attorney/) cases! #San Fernando Valley Construction #Van Nuys worklawyer ## Our Firm: No Upfront Fees or Costs ### Contingency Fee Representation All employment cases for employees are taken on a **contingency basis**. We are only paid a fee **when and if we win** your case, and we **advance all litigation costs**. Our goal is to make expert legal representation accessible to every hardworking employee. ### Serving Los Angeles County We have proudly served all of Los Angeles County since 1993. Ready to discuss your case? 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He has represented a wide range of employees throughout California. Mr. Gerber has won **51 of the binding arbitrations and jury trials** he first chaired, and a number of his appeals are published. This deep trial experience is the foundation of the firm's strategic approach to litigation. The employment attorneys employed by the Employment Lawyers Group have worked at the firm well in excess of five years, have also tried many different labor cases, and have all been **extensively trained on employment and wrongful termination law by Karl Gerber**. [Meet Karl Gerber](https://worklawyerca.com/karl-gerber/) ## Ready to Discuss Your Case? Your rights as an employee matter. Submit a contact form and we'll get back to you. Submit A Contact Form [Call (818) 783-7300 Now](tel:8187837300)