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Litigation

We are seasoned litigators with a distinct focus on labor and employment matters.

We regularly represent the interests of hard-working individuals from different walks of life, including top executives in C-suite positions, and employees just getting their careers started.

We serve clients in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Ventura County, San Diego County, and Fresno County.

Our work includes, but is not limited to matters surrounding:

  • Age, gender, race, pregnancy, LGBTQ rights and discrimination.
  • Wrongful termination.
  • Workplace retaliation, abuse, and assault.
  • Failure to pay wages.
  • Overtime violations.
  • Independent contractor misclassification.
  • Sexual harassment or abuse in the workplace.
  • Employment agreement disputes.

Representative Matters

  • Several million-dollar settlements in cases for employees and senior executives in the entertainment and technology industry.
  • Successfully represented the former Director of Marketing for the world’s largest forensics company and obtained over $1 million in sanctions for discovery abuse.
  • Kardashian Defamation and Copyright Case (Pearson v. Kardashian et al.): Peter represented Ellen Pearson, widow of Robert Kardashian Sr., in defamation claims against the Kardashian family over statements made on their reality show. While diary ownership issues were settled, Pearson’s defamation claims continued confidentially after surviving dismissal efforts.
  • California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Pregnancy Discrimination Class Action (CDCR) (Carreon v. CDCR):  Peter served as lead counsel in a class action on behalf of over 1,000 female correctional officers who faced discriminatory treatment while pregnant. A $5.1 million settlement and policy reforms were reached in 2024, marking a major legal and policy victory.
  • Transgender Discrimination Case Against Starbucks (Wade v. Starbucks):  Peter represented Maddie Wade, a transgender employee who sued Starbucks for harassment and constructive discharge. Though the case was ultimately dismissed, the appeal drew national attention and widespread support from civil rights groups.
  • LAUSD Whistleblower Case:  Peter represented a former LAUSD risk manager who alleged retaliation for exposing legal mishandling in the Miramonte sex abuse scandal. The whistleblower suit garnered media attention.
  • L.A. County Probation Officers Class Action (2024): Peter Law Group filed a class action on behalf of deputy probation officers forced into medically unsafe assignments at juvenile halls. The case is pending in Los Angeles Superior Court and may trigger broader litigation on similar issues.
  • Ansel Adams “Lost Negatives” Dispute: Peter represented Rick Norsigian in a dispute over negatives believed to be by Ansel Adams, defending their authenticity and commercial use. The case settled, ending a closely watched trademark and First Amendment battle.
  • Advised major film entities and represented high-profile clients in entertainment. His practice spans cross-border deals, talent agreements, and labor disputes, with a track record of seven-figure settlements and public impact litigation.