CDLP Law - Irvine, CA

Strategic Employment Litigation and Civil Trial Advocacy in Irvine

Operating from corporate offices on Von Karman Avenue in Irvine, California, CDLP Law delivers aggressive, detail-oriented courtroom representation for employers and employees throughout Orange County and Los Angeles County. Workplace disputes involve intricate statutory frameworks, strict administrative deadlines, and complex financial stakes. When businesses or professionals need to hire an attorney who looks closely at the evidentiary record and prepares every dispute for trial verdict, CDLP Law provides authoritative guidance grounded in deep procedural mastery.

Founded by attorney Jiakun Lei, a graduate of Roger Williams University School of Law who has practiced in California since 2014, the firm has built a reputation on thorough factual dissection and transparent communication. Alongside attorney Sharon Shuang Wu, the legal team focuses on document-intensive disputes involving personnel records, timekeeping audits, payroll ledgers, and disputed medical evidence. Rather than providing generic assessments, they tell clients plainly what to expect and execute decisive trial strategies.

Comprehensive Employment and Civil Litigation Practice Areas

CDLP Law offers dedicated legal representation across key workplace and commercial litigation disciplines:

• Wage and hour litigation: Resolving contested claims involving unpaid overtime, minimum wage shortfalls, meal and rest break penalties, off-the-clock work, and improper payroll deductions under the California Labor Code.
• Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) actions: Defending and litigating representative actions seeking civil penalties for widespread labor code violations across California workforces.
• Workplace discrimination and retaliation: Handling complex claims involving wrongful termination, racial discrimination, gender bias, disability accommodation disputes, and unlawful employer retaliation.
• Sexual harassment defense and claims: Providing rigorous advocacy in hostile work environment controversies, quid pro quo harassment allegations, and management liability matters.
• Workers' compensation defense: Representing employers, self-insured organizations, and insurance carriers in mitigating liability, challenging fraudulent claims, and managing disputed medical evaluations.
• Counseling and employment compliance: Conducting proactive workplace audits, revising employee handbooks, structuring arbitration agreements, and ensuring adherence to rapidly evolving California labor standards.
• Complex civil litigation: Litigating high-stakes commercial disputes outside the workplace, including breach of contract controversies, partnership dissolutions, business torts, and valuation disagreements.

Trial-Tested Preparation and Straightforward Case Valuation

Trying disputed claims to decision teaches lawyers which records matter and how institutional opponents truly evaluate risk. For enterprises and individuals seeking to find a lawyer who cuts through procedural noise, CDLP Law delivers an uncompromising standard of trial readiness. The firm's advocates combine exhaustive discovery with persuasive legal briefing, ensuring that whether a matter resolves through negotiated settlement or verdict in state or federal court, the client holds the strongest possible leverage.

Dedicated Legal Counsel When It Matters Most

Workplace conflicts and commercial disputes can jeopardize an organization's operations or an individual's professional reputation. CDLP Law offers responsive counsel, attentive case handling, and accessible fee structures designed to protect client resources. Whether you are facing an urgent labor audit or seeking to consult with an employment lawyer regarding pending litigation, CDLP Law stands prepared to champion your interests across California courts.