Shegerian Conniff LLP - Torrance, CA

Trusted Workplace Advocates and Trial Attorneys in Torrance

When workplace mistreatment threatens your livelihood and professional well-being, choosing to hire an attorney with substantial courtroom trial experience is essential. Shegerian Conniff LLP stands as a dedicated legal powerhouse in Torrance, California, serving clients throughout the South Bay and the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. Established by lead trial lawyers Cortney Shegerian and Heather Conniff, the firm was built upon a commitment to holding unlawful employers, corporate entities, and negligent individuals accountable for the damage they cause.

Throughout their distinguished careers, the firm partners have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for harmed individuals, earning a statewide reputation for unyielding preparation and strategic advocacy. Whether confronting Fortune 500 companies or regional businesses, the legal team approaches every matter with meticulous investigation, ensuring that employees and injured individuals receive a strong voice inside and outside the courtroom.

Comprehensive Employment and Labor Legal Services

California provides some of the nation's most robust employee protection statutes, yet workplace violations remain widespread. If you need to find an attorney who understands how to navigate state and federal labor laws, Shegerian Conniff LLP provides thorough representation across key areas:

• Wrongful termination: Defending employees discharged illegally in violation of public policy, in breach of employment contracts, or following whistleblower reports.
• Workplace discrimination: Taking swift legal action against unlawful workplace decisions based on race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, religion, or age.
• Workplace harassment: Addressing hostile work environments and sexual harassment through rigorous investigations and decisive legal filings.
• Wage and hour claims: Recovering owed wages for missed meal and rest breaks, misclassification of exempt status, minimum wage failures, and unpaid overtime.
• Accident and injury litigation: Seeking substantial compensation for victims suffering severe personal injury and catastrophic losses caused by negligence.

Recognized Excellence in California Civil Litigation

The attorneys at Shegerian Conniff LLP have earned continuous accolades from notable legal directories and professional organizations. Firm founders have been repeatedly recognized among the most influential women attorneys in Los Angeles and selected to Southern California Super Lawyers. Cortney Shegerian has argued complex legal issues before the California Supreme Court, while Heather Conniff has authored and argued pivotal matters before the California Court of Appeal and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

This appellate and trial proficiency ensures that every case is built on an unassailable foundation. Rather than pushing for rapid, inadequate settlements, the firm prepares each claim with complete jury trial readiness, providing clients with superior leverage during negotiations and settlement discussions.

Dedicated Support and Contingency Representation

Navigating an employment dispute can feel intimidating, particularly when dealing with lost income and professional disruption. Shegerian Conniff LLP removes financial barriers by operating predominantly on a contingency fee basis. Clients pay no upfront legal fees unless the firm recovers financial compensation through a favorable verdict or negotiated settlement. With bilingual legal support in English and Spanish, the firm ensures transparent communication and responsive counsel throughout each stage of litigation.