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Guy E. Mailly
Mailly Law Group
695 Town Center Drive
Suite 530
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: (714) 444-0400 | Fax: (714) 444-0405
Business Savvy Trial Attorney
Legal Topic
Business Law
Preferred New Clients
I represent corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and individuals in business related disputes such as breach of contract, interference with contract, fraud, trademark disputes, employment related litigation, and securities litigation.
Sub-Categories
Antitrust & Trade Regulation
- Antitrust Law
- False Advertising
- Unfair Competition
- Mortgages & Foreclosures
- Reorganizations & Restructuring
- Directors' & Officers' Liability
- Shareholders' Rights
- Breach of Contract
- Contract Disputes
- Contract Drafting & Review
- Employment Contracts
- Non-Compete Contracts
- Commercial Construction Contracts
- Construction Defects
- Dangerous Property
- Mechanics' Liens
- Sports
- Bad Faith
- Directors' & Officers' Liability
- Errors & Omissions
Legal Topic
Employment & Labor Relations
Preferred New Clients
I provide counsel to senior executives and high-level employees in the planning, negotiation, and preparation of employment contracts and severance agreements and, if necessary, the litigation to enforce those agreements.
Additionally, I represent individuals, and sometimes a large class of individuals, who were wrongfully denied overtime pay and/or rest breaks.
Sub-Categories
Employment & Labor Relations
- Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Compensation, Benefits, & Pensions
- Employee Rights
- Employment Contracts
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
- Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866
- Severance Packages
- Sex Discrimination
- Sexual Harassment
- Wage & Hour Laws
- Whistleblower
- Wrongful Termination
- Compensation, Benefits, & Pensions
- Employment Contracts
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
- Sex Discrimination
- Sexual Harassment
- Wage & Hour Laws
- Whistleblower
- Wrongful Termination
- Unfair Labor Practices
Bar Admissions
CA, Oct 1988
Bar Number: 135720
Other Court Admissions
California State Courts; Texas State Courts; Colorado State Courts; United States Federal Court, Central District of California; United States Federal Court, Southern District of California; United States Federal Court, Eastern District of California; United States Federal Court, Northern District of California; United States Federal Court, Southern District of Texas; United States Federal Court, Eastern District of Texas; District of Colorado; Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals; Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
Association Memberships
California State Bar Association; Texas State Bar Association; Colorado State Bar Association; American Bar Association; Orange County Bar Association
Continuing Education
I average about 20-25 hours of continuing legal education every year to sharpen my skills to better be able to serve my clients.
Example Cases
I had a six-week jury trial involving claims of securities fraud. My most enjoyable case was beating Ford in a jury trial for great clients whose Ford Thunderbird self-ignited while parked in their garage. My most satisfying case was saving the shareholders of a private company from being looted by corrupt executives.
Education
Degree:
B.A.
School:
University of Chicago
City:
Chicago
State:
IL
Year:
1980
Honors:
Graduated with Honors in Economics
Focus and Accomplishments:
Major: Economics
Degree:
J.D.
School:
University of Texas
City:
Austin
State:
TX
Year:
1983
Honors:
Mesa Petroleum Scholarship
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
California, Colorado, Texas
Firm Focus and History
After leaving Orange County's largest firm 16 years ago, I formed my own firm to be able to provide outstanding service to my clients. The primary focus is business litigation and executive compensation/employment litigation.
Previous Employment Summary
I worked for five years with Texaco, three years with Rutan & Tucker (Orange County's largest firm), and 16 on my own.
Activities and Awards
None
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I appreciate a client who brings their ideas and views to me. Clients should be well informed.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
Of course, I will review documents prepared by clients. Clients have a much better knowledge of the facts than I do. However, we may disagree as to the legal significance of those facts.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I have seen countless individuals get slaughtered in court because they do not know the procedural rules. Judges do not help the unrepresented. Even as a skilled lawyer, I have found it difficult to represent myself. Our emotions make it very hard to be detached enough to represent ourselves.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I decided to be a lawyer because of the intellectual challenges and the desire to help people.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
Before becoming a lawyer, I worked in factories and in bars, in inner cities and in small towns. This enables me to relate to all kinds of people. My formal education at two great universities has been invaluable.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
The intellectual challenge keeps it interesting. Litigation allows my competitiveness to be channeled. The executive compensation/employment allows me to counsel some very smart individuals.
What do you like best about your career?
What I like best about my career are the various intellectual challenges and my clients.
Tell us about your law firm:
I am a sole practitioner.
What are your strengths and style?
My strength is the ability to penetrate the fog surrounding each case to see clearly the legal issues; strategic thinking and negotiating ability are particular strengths.
I am intense when I need to be; I work incredibly hard to serve my clients. But, I also can relate to my clients and enjoy the opportunity to help them understand what is happening in their case.
Personal Interests:
My personal interests include serving God, skiing, golfing, and sailing.
Office Manager/Assistant
None
Fax
(714) 444-0405
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
None
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
I am amenable to fixed fees or other alternative fee arrangements.
Hourly Rates
$350
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes, I provide a 20 minute free consultation.
Typical Retainer
$2,500-$10,000
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