More than 32 years of experience of trial, litigation and counsel for individuals and businesses. Since 1994 has been a shareholder/owner in law firms with emphasis in employment trial and litigation practice in state and federal courts; Employment trial and litigation practice includes most all federal and state statutes and claims, including those relating to sex, race, religion, national origin, age, disability, family leave, pregnancy, sexual orientation, retaliation, whistleblower, wrongful discharge, wage and compensation, unlawful competition, including non-compete agreements and trade secrets litigation. Substantial experience in litigation and client counseling on employment and business small business matters, including partnership, member and shareholder disputes, executive and employee severance agreements and negotiations, as well as drafting agreements related to business and employment; Substantial experience in civil and commercial litigation; Representation of primarily employees in employment litigation, but have experience in employment defense and counseling of employers on employment issues