Law Offices of James Yang - Cerritos, CA
Law Offices of James Yang is a dedicated workers compensation and employment law practice based on Studebaker Road in Cerritos, California. Founded by attorney James Yang, a Loyola Law School graduate and passionate employee advocate, the firm delivers aggressive, contingency-based legal representation for injured workers and employees facing workplace discrimination, retaliation, and wage violations.
Protecting the Rights of California Workers and Employees
When you suffer an injury on the job or face unfair treatment from your employer, the legal system can seem intimidating and heavily stacked against you. Law Offices of James Yang, located on Studebaker Road in Cerritos, California, provides assertive, compassionate legal representation designed specifically to level the playing field for hardworking employees. Led by attorney James So-Yu Yang, who built his career representing underserved and neglected communities through non-profit legal foundations before launching his private practice, the firm ensures that employees receive the full benefits and legal protection guaranteed under California law.
Dedicated Workers' Compensation Legal Representation
Under the California Workers' Compensation Act, employers and their insurance carriers are legally obligated to provide medical treatment, temporary disability benefits, permanent disability compensation, and supplemental job displacement vouchers to injured workers. However, insurance adjusters frequently delay treatments, deny legitimate claims, or dispute the severity of workplace injuries. The firm's dedicated workers' compensation lawyers guide clients through every phase of the claim, from filing initial applications with the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) and selecting qualified medical evaluators (QME) to litigating disputed benefits at trial.
Wrongful Termination and Workplace Retaliation Claims
California is an at-will employment state, but terminating an employee in violation of public policy or statutory rights is illegal. The firm's wrongful termination lawyers advocate vigorously for individuals fired after filing a workers' compensation claim, taking medical leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), or reporting workplace health and safety violations. James Yang and his team hold retaliatory employers accountable, seeking financial compensation for lost wages, emotional distress, and statutory penalties.
Combating Discrimination and Sexual Harassment at Work
Every worker deserves an environment free from hostility, prejudice, and unlawful mistreatment. Working alongside skilled workplace discrimination lawyers and harassment lawyers, clients receive strategic advocacy to combat unlawful bias under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and Title VII. The practice handles complex claims involving racial discrimination, gender bias, pregnancy discrimination, age discrimination, and sexual harassment. The legal team conducts thorough investigations, files administrative complaints with state civil rights agencies, and pursues decisive courtroom remedies.
Wage and Hour Violations and Unpaid Overtime Disputes
Employers frequently exploit staff by misclassifying employees as exempt managers or independent contractors to evade California labor standards. The practice features dedicated wage and hour lawyers who recover unpaid wages, overtime compensation, meal and rest break premiums, and statutory interest for mistreated workers. The firm analyzes timecard records and payroll documentation to ensure employers face full accountability for labor code violations.
Why Injured Workers Trust Law Offices of James Yang
Operating on a no-recovery, no-fee contingency basis, Law Offices of James Yang ensures that high legal costs never stand in the way of justice. With multilingual services offered in English, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish, the firm communicates clearly and directly with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds across Cerritos, Los Angeles, and Orange County. If you need a lawyer to fight for your workers compensation benefits or want to retain an experienced employment attorney in Cerritos, contact Law Offices of James Yang today to schedule your free consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Conveniently located in the commercial heart of Cerritos, right near the junction of the 605 Freeway and the 91 Freeway, adjacent to the Los Cerritos Center.
Building Location
The office is based on the seventh floor of Logos Tower (formerly known as Cerritos Tower), a premier nine-story Class A professional office building built in 1986 and renovated in 2016. It is situated adjacent to the Cerritos Best Plaza.
Parking Details
Clients can utilize the building's massive surface parking lot as well as its secured parking structure. Free parking for visitors is available directly in the front and back of the property.
Public Transit
Served by Long Beach Transit Route 173 (Studebaker); nearest stop is at 183rd Street and Studebaker Road.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the main lobby of the beautifully landscaped Logos Tower and take the elevator to the 7th floor. From there, follow the hallway directory to find Suite 700.