- DivorceIn addition to counseling employers and employees in all matters of employment law, we also practice general commercial litigation and other legal services. Whether you need help adjudicating a contested divorce or assistance pursuing legal action after an automobile accident, Kraeber Law can meet your legal needs.
- Child Custody and VisitationFamily Law. We can help you navigate conflicts involving divorce, spousal support, child custody, and visitation rights.
- Spousal SupportFamily Law. Our firm can assist you with resolving a wide variety of delicate family law conflicts. We regularly represent clients in matters involving divorce, child custody, visitation rights, spousal support, and domestic violence restraining orders.
- Wrongful Death
- Restraining Order
- Corporate LawOriginally from Louisiana, Carolyn has more than 20 years’ experience in corporate law where she negotiated multi-million-dollar contracts with companies like Sony, Hewlett Packard, Intel, and Dell, as well as smaller retailers and distributors. In addition, Carolyn has created, reviewed and assisted in implementation of day to day business operations contracts, including creating internal guidelines to assure compliance with corporate policy as well as polices to assure compliance with the law. In a nutshell, Carolyn’s experience in private law firms has been dedicated to helping people and companies solve their contract-based questions and issues and she has brought that significant experience to Kraeber Law Office.
- Business FormationAn assortment of pieces need to come together throughout the life of a business. These pieces begin with business formation and selection of the best legal structure for your particular business. Depending on what type of business you have or are trying to establish, you will need the appropriate documentation to establish the structure selected and to provide you with the protections to which you are entitled.
- Business DisputesBusiness law and litigation deals with all areas of creating and sustaining a business under the legal umbrella. Business law (or commercial law) is usually considered as a branch of civil law and deals with the legal workings of hiring employees, the sale of goods, contracts, and much more.
- Unfair CompetitionUnfair Competition. The state’s unfair competition laws bar businesses from a variety of unlawful actions such as false advertising and fraudulent practices that give them a competitive advantage. Kraeber Law can provide vigorous representation when litigating these serious allegations.
- Wrongful TerminationOur legal services for employees include providing litigation and administrative hearing representation to workers throughout the state. Our attorneys at Kraeber Law have over 100 years of collective legal experience and have a full understanding of all applicable employment laws. We leverage our knowledge and resources to fight for employees in a variety of difficult situations. Our team regularly assists employees in cases involving wage and hour disputes, wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, and more.
- Employment DiscriminationOur skilled team at Kraeber Law has over 100 years of collective legal experience and is ready to help employees and employers navigate matters of employment law. We regularly assist employers and employees with cases of all types and sizes. Whether you are struggling to manage a wage and hour dispute or need help litigating an employment discrimination claim, our firm has the knowledge, experience, and resources to provide effective and capable guidance. When you first meet with us, we will discuss the details of your case and determine how we can help. We always put our clients first and are committed to serving your unique needs.
- Employment ContractWell-designed employment agreements are critical when hiring and managing new workers. Employment agreements of all types must be regularly reviewed and updated to stay relevant and enforceable in the ever-changing landscape of California labor laws.
- Employment LitigationConflicts are inevitable in business. Sooner or later, your company is bound to find itself in an irreconcilable dispute. At Kraeber Law, our goal is to avoid litigation whenever possible. When resolving a matter in court becomes a necessity, our Brentwood employment litigation lawyers are ready to step in and deal with it.
- Non-compete AgreementIn addition to employment agreements, our firm can also review a variety of other employee-facing contracts, including non-compete agreements, nondisclosure agreements, severance agreements and independent contractor / consulting agreements
- Severance AgreementSeverance Agreements. Severance agreements are golden and can provide a win-win between the employer and employee when employees depart, but need to be carefully drafted to be enforceable.
- Sexual HarassmentSexual Harassment. Lawsuits based on allegations of sexual harassment in the workplace have existed since the 1970’s and have escalated every year since, including the “me too†movement that began in the 2000’s. Establishing appropriate policies and procedures, and defending against such complaints and lawsuits should be a major concern of every employer.
- Real Estate Litigation€‹Rhonda Shelton Kraeber has practiced in all areas of employment law, including wrongful termination, discrimination, and harassment litigation, since 1991. Rhonda counsels employers and employees on all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. This includes compliance with the many state and federal laws that apply in the employment context, drafts, reviews, and negotiates of all types of employment-related agreements such as severance agreements, employment contracts, and confidentiality agreements. Rhonda has also practiced general commercial litigation, which may involve real estate disputes, contract issues, and corporate control disputes, and is licensed to practice in both California and Oregon.
- Premises Liability€‹â€‹Stephanie DeFonte has been a civil law litigator since 2000. She has represented both plaintiffs and defendants and her clients have included corporations, individuals, and small businesses throughout the Bay Area and Central Valley of California. Stephanie's varied experience includes premises liability, personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, and a variety of general civil litigation matters, and she brings valuable and unique experience and perspective to her current practice.
- Personal Injury€‹â€‹Additionally, Sandee enjoys considerable experience in personal injury lawsuits and works zealously on behalf of individuals injured in motor vehicle and other types of accidents.
- Medical MalpracticeLora Vail French is a senior litigation attorney with more than 20 years’ experience. Lora’s practice encompasses all aspects of civil litigation in federal and state courts, with significant experience in employment law, business litigation, medical malpractice, and catastrophic injury cases. Her robust trial experience and extensive background in handling all pre-trial aspects of litigation provide her with the tools and experience necessary to efficiently and effectively represent the interests of our clients. Prior to joining Kraeber Law she defended exclusively corporate clients in civil suits.
- Auto Accidents