- Business DisputesLeal ▪ Trejo’s experience includes handling all phases of commercial and municipal litigation in both State and Federal courts. In addition, we have handled complex, multi-district litigation in the areas of banking, civil rights, construction, professional liability, insurance coverage, and employment and business disputes.
- Limited Liability Companies
- Construction ContractsAttorneys from Leal ▪ Trejo, APC, possess the experience to aid the water districts with all facets of construction contracting and public works matters, including negotiating and drafting construction contracts for public entities, and the litigation of construction defect cases, as well as delay, disruption, and acceleration claims. We pride ourselves on possessing the insight and experience to handle the challenges of public entity construction projects. Moreover, our attorneys are experienced with all aspects of the competitive bid process for water district contracts.
- Wrongful TerminationOur team has extensive experience in employment matters, including public sector labor negotiations, the defense wrongful termination, sexual harassment and discrimination actions, as well as wage and hour claims and the preparation and review of personnel policies and employee handbooks. We also provide in-service training for management and employees in avoiding sexual harassment and provide advice and counsel on ongoing personnel matters.
- Employment DiscriminationIn addition to its experience assisting with labor negotiations and addressing unfair labor practice charges, Leal ▪ Trejo, APC, has considerable experience handling Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) actions; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protections and actions; Due process requirements in the public sector; Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) compliance; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibiting harassment or discrimination, and Workers’ compensation claims and issues.
- Employment Litigation
- Sexual HarassmentThe firm has extensive experience in employment matters, including public sector labor negotiations, the defense of wrongful termination, sexual harassment and discrimination actions, as well as wage and hour claims and the preparation and review of personnel policies and employee handbooks. We also provide in-service training for management and employees in avoiding sexual harassment and provide advice and counsel on ongoing personnel matters. Our attorneys are coalition-builders because we work with all parties involved to ensure that a fair consensus is reached during such circumstances.
- Construction LitigationOur team has expertise in school construction, real estate, procurement, and bidding and contracting. We have counseled on all aspects of school construction, from delivery method to close-out. Ms. Medina has previously served as legal counsel for Citizen Bond Oversight Committees. She was experience guiding school districts on bond programs, including interfacing with community stakeholders, bond counsel, and financial consultants. Members of our team also have expertise litigating construction defect cases, as well as delay, disruption, and acceleration claims.
- Real Estate TransactionsLeal ▪ Trejo has many years of experience in complex corporate and real estate transactions, including the sale and purchase of commercial properties, the negotiation and preparation of ground leases and franchise agreements, real estate leases and joint venture agreements, and the formation of corporations and limited liability companies.
- Eminent Domain
- Personal InjuryThe firm has extensive experience in the defense of governmental tort liability claims, including defending civil rights actions (42 U.S.C. 1983), personal injury defense, common carrier accident cases, and environmental tort defense.