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Michael A. Gould
Gould & Associates
12832 Valley View
Suite 211
Garden Grove, CA 92845
Phone: (714) 379-6240 | Fax: (714) 379-6243
http://www.wageandhourlaw.com
Employee Rights
Legal Topic
Employment & Labor Relations
Preferred New Clients
My preference is to work with employees who have had their rights violated by their employers. I take most cases on contingency. If there is no recovery, there is no attorney fee to be paid by the client.
Sub-Categories
Employment & Labor Relations
- Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Age Discrimination
- Compensation, Benefits, & Pensions
- Disability Discrimination
- Employee Rights
- Employment Contracts
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Government Employees
- Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA)
- Race Discrimination
- Racial Harassment
- Severance Packages
- Sex Discrimination
- Sexual Harassment
- Termination
- Wage & Hour Laws
- Whistleblower
- Wrongful Termination
Bar Admissions
CA, Dec 1990
Bar Number: 151851
Other Court Admissions
United States Federal Court, Eastern District of California; United States Federal Court, Western District of California; United States Federal Court, Central District of California
Association Memberships
California State Bar Association; Los Angeles County Bar Association
Continuing Education
Over the past four years I have attended numerous courses and seminars on litigating class action wage and hour cases, comparing the FLSA and California Wage Orders, wage and hour essentials, employment related class actions, and the shifting political winds and interpretations of rest and meal period liability under the Labor Code.
Example Cases
(1) Engelsen v. Keebler was a class action involving over 300 similarly situated sales associates who had not been paid overtime. The $6.2 million settlement provided a large payout to each claiming employee.
(2) Maddox vs. Bath and Body Works and employees who were denied meal and rest periods. The settlements in these cases resulted in a payout to each of several thousand claiming employees.
Education
Degree:
J.D.
School:
Western State University School of Law
City:
Fullerton
State:
CA
Year:
1990
Degree:
B.S.
School:
University of Manitoba
City:
Manitoba
State:
Information coming soon.
Year:
1987
Focus and Accomplishments:
Major: Zoology/Microbiology
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
Our focus is on employment law. More specifically, Federal and State wage and hour cases, jury and bench trials, wrongful termination litigation, discrimination cases, arbitrations, mediations, traditional non-union labor law, and class actions.
Previous Employment Summary
I have owned and operated Gould & Associates since 1997 (previously Madoni & Gould from 1997 to 2001). I worked as an attorney at Parker Stanbury fromn 1991 to 1997 and at Hagenbaugh Murphy from 1990 to 1991.
Activities and Awards
I attend lectures and courses to keep up with new laws and trends in the law. In addition, I teach extension courses at University of California at Irvine for paralegals.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I appreciate a well-informed client; this allows the client to understand all the legal options.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I gladly review documents prepared by clients on an hourly rate basis.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I would encourage a client to represent themselves in small claims court for small dollar matters or to go to the Labor Board for wage cases.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I decided to be a lawyer because it sounded like a cool job and I enjoy it.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
All of my education and work experience have contributed to my skills. Ongoing education keeps my skills sharp.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I enjoy the problem solving and intellectual challenges of employment law and litigation.
What do you like best about your career?
The intellectual challenges are the best part of being an attorney.
Tell us about your law firm:
The people working with me are the best of the best.
What are your strengths and style?
I have knowledge and experience in all aspects of employment law.
My style is casual and relaxed but very straightforward.
Personal Interests:
My personal interests are focused on youth sports with my four children.
Office Manager/Assistant
Lesley Keating
Fax
(714) 379-6243
Office Hours
Monday through Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday
7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
None
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
100% of my cases taken on behalf of employees are on contingency wherein there is no attorney fee if there is no recovery.
Hourly Rates
$400
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes, I offer a free initial consultation.
Typical Retainer
Not applicable
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