Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP - Irvine, CA

Premier Public Agency, Labor, and Business Counsel in Irvine

Established in 1927, Burke, Williams and Sorensen, LLP has forged an enduring reputation as one of California foremost legal institutions. Operating from its prominent Orange County office at 18300 Von Karman Avenue in Irvine, the firm provides sophisticated legal counsel to municipalities, school districts, special districts, and private corporate enterprises. The firm multidisciplinary attorneys combine profound institutional knowledge with aggressive advocacy, delivering strategic solutions across municipal governance, regulatory compliance, and commercial operations. Clients confronting intricate administrative hurdles or demanding legal disputes depend on the firm century-long tradition of integrity and legal excellence.

Comprehensive Labor and Employment Law Defense

Employment relationships in California are governed by some of the most stringent and rapidly evolving regulations in the nation. Burke, Williams and Sorensen, LLP maintains a distinguished employment defense practice, protecting public entities and private companies against costly workplace claims. When public administrators or business executives need to hire an employment and labor lawyer, the Irvine team provides proactive compliance counsel and formidable courtroom defense across various workplace matters:

• Defending against wrongful termination, retaliation, and whistleblower allegations.
• Resolving workplace discrimination and sexual harassment claims before administrative agencies and courts.
• Representing employers in complex wage and hour class actions and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) lawsuits.
• Negotiating collective bargaining agreements and handling public sector labor arbitrations.
• Conducting independent workplace investigations into executive and employee misconduct.

Commercial Real Estate, Land Use, and Eminent Domain

The firm real estate practice is widely recognized throughout Southern California for handling complex transactional and regulatory matters. Serving as knowledgeable commercial real estate lawyers, the firm attorneys represent property owners, public agencies, and developers in commercial acquisitions, dispositions, commercial leasing, and zoning entitlements. Furthermore, the firm is a recognized authority in eminent domain and inverse condemnation proceedings, guiding condemning agencies and property holders through statutory valuation processes, right-of-way acquisitions, and property disputes with precision and diligence.

High-Stakes Business Litigation and Contract Dispute Resolution

When commercial negotiations break down or municipal actions are challenged, having experienced trial attorneys is vital. If an organization faces significant legal exposure and you need a business litigation attorney in Irvine, Burke, Williams and Sorensen, LLP offers seasoned courtroom leadership. The firm litigation team routinely handles complex contract law disputes, construction defect claims, environmental litigation, and constitutional challenges in California state and federal trial courts as well as appellate tribunals. By pairing meticulous case preparation with pragmatic resolution strategies, the firm consistently achieves favorable results for its clients.