SPECIALTIES & CASE RESULTS:
Labor and Employment Law.
David A. Lerman has been representing clients in labor and employment law cases in the Bay Area for over 30 years. He has helped clients with claims for money damages for lost wages, unpaid overtime, emotional distress, lost benefits, and punitive damages as a result of alleged illegal employment practices.
Legal claims have included wrongful termination of employment in violation of public policy, whistle-blowers, unpaid wages, unpaid overtime, missed meal breaks, retaliation for complaining about serious violations of public policy, intentional interference with contract, intentional interference with prospective economic advantage, intentional infliction of emotional distress, fraud, battery, disability discrimination, race discrimination, pregnancy discrimination, sexual harassment, and other employment related claims. David A. Lerman also reviews proposed severance agreements and helps negotiate more favorable terms.
Accident and Injury Law.
David A. Lerman represents accident victims in cases involving auto accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, animal attacks, and defective products. He helps clients through the recovery process and helps them protect their legal rights.
Consumer Protection Law
David A. Lerman represents clients who have been subjected to unfair and illegal medical billing practices.
Copyright and Trademark Law
David A. Lerman has helped clients protect their valuable intellectual property.
Entertainment Law
David A. Lerman has helped clients in the entertainment business resolve a variety of legal issues so they can focus on their creative work and stay out of court.
Business Law.
David A. Lerman learns about clients' legal claims, provides legal advice, and resolves disputes through negotiation when possible, and litigation when necessary.
Federal False Claims Act.
David A. Lerman has successfully litigated Federal False Claims Act cases involving allegations of fraud against the United States of America. Cases have included alleged fraudulent certification of advanced military electronics, highway construction fraud, and Medicare fraud. People that bring these claims (Relators) are eligible for a share of the funds recovered on behalf of the federal government.
