Overview
George is an experienced employment litigator who represents employers in wage and hour class actions, PAGA matters, and disputes involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
With 20 years of litigation experience, George has represented employers in a wide range of workplace disputes, including matters involving nonprofit organizations. He defends employers in complex employment litigation and provides practical counsel on workplace policies, employment agreements, and compliance matters. George works with clients to develop litigation strategies, manage potential liability, and resolve disputes efficiently.
George has extensive experience defending wage and hour class actions and claims under California's Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), including negotiating settlements through mediation and developing strategies to reduce potential liability. He represents employers in matters involving California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), employee misclassification, and wage and hour compliance. His experience also includes representing employers before the California Labor Commissioner, preparing PAGA cure proposals, and advising on arbitration agreements, severance agreements, and workplace policies.
Throughout his career, George has handled employment litigation from initial case assessment through resolution, including developing defense strategies, managing discovery, preparing dispositive motions, and negotiating settlements. He has defended employers against claims involving disability, age, race, sex, and pregnancy discrimination, as well as harassment and retaliation. His work also includes conducting human resources compliance audits, addressing employee classification issues under California's AB 5 and Dynamex standards, and assisting employers with prelitigation negotiations.
George's background includes representing both employers and employees in wage and hour class actions, providing him with perspective on the strategies and considerations involved in complex employment litigation. He has participated in class certification proceedings, trials, and appellate matters, including litigation involving wage and hour claims on behalf of more than 3,000 construction workers. His broader litigation experience includes commercial disputes, consumer protection matters, and administrative proceedings.
About Me
When I’m not working in law, I can be found at the beach with my family, listening to science fiction and fantasy audiobooks, and planning my next trip to England or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Experience
Representative Matters
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Represented manufacturing company in wage and hour class action and PAGA matter involving alleged meal and rest break violations. Arranged cure of multiple PAGA claims through the LWDA and negotiated settlement of remaining claims.
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Represented auto detailing company in wage and hour class action and PAGA matter involving alleged overtime, meal break, and rest break violations. Negotiated settlement of all claims.
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Served as trial counsel in case resulting in a plaintiffs’ verdict and co-authored appellate brief that resulted in the majority of the award being affirmed.
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Co-authored respondent’s appellate brief resulting in affirmance of an eminent domain judgment.
Credentials
Education
Ventura College of Law
- J.D., 2006
- Witkin Award for Academic Excellence
- Moot Court Competition Winner
- California Court of Appeal Externship
BPP Law School
- Postgraduate Diploma in Law, with commendation, 2002
- Moot Court Competition Winner
University of Oxford
- B.A., Philosophy and Theology, 2001
- Master of Studies, European Literature and Literary Theory, 1999
- President, University Society
University of Cambridge
- B.A., German and French Literature, 1998
- Bateman Scholar
Languages
- French
- German
Services
Industries
Admissions
- California, 2006
- U.S. District Court – CA – C.D., N.D.
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Albert Einstein