TencerSherman LLP is an award-winning boutique law firm specializing in employment and business litigation, serving employers and businesses throughout San Diego and Southern California. Founded in 2014 by former large-firm attorneys Philip C. Tencer and Sam G. Sherman, the firm combines sophisticated legal expertise with a personalized, cost-effective approach tailored to each client’s unique challenges.
The firm’s attorneys bring decades of experience in complex litigation, representing a diverse clientele ranging from local tech startups to Fortune 100 companies. Their practice is distinguished by a commitment to delivering high-caliber representation—often through negotiation, arbitration, or trial—while maintaining the adaptability and attention of a smaller firm. They focus on minimizing legal risks and achieving favorable outcomes in high-stakes disputes.
Services Offered
- Employment Law Representation
- Business Litigation
- Securities Litigation
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Labor Commissioner Claims Defense
- Meal and Rest Break Policy Guidance
- Wage and Hour Dispute Resolution
- Independent Contractor Classification
- Employee Handbook Development
- Market Manipulation Defense
- SEC Investigation Defense
- Bankruptcy Litigation
- Arbitration and Mediation
- Trial Representation
The firm serves clients across Southern California, including San Diego, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Carlsbad, and Imperial Valley, and is recognized for its successful defense verdicts and favorable rulings in high-profile employment and business cases.
