Payne & Fears LLP is a distinguished law firm based in San Francisco, specializing in comprehensive business and employment law solutions. The firm stands out for its deep commitment to advocacy and building long-term, friendly relationships with clients, taking the time to understand every facet of their businesses.
With a practice that spans multiple states, the firm offers strategic counsel and litigation support tailored to businesses of all sizes, from start-ups to established corporations. Their approach emphasizes proactive legal guidance, risk management, and vigorous representation in disputes, helping clients navigate complex regulatory environments and protect their interests.
Services Offered
- Labor & Employment Law
- Labor & Employment Litigation
- Wage-and-Hour Litigation
- Employee Mobility & Trade Secrets
- Class Action Defense
- Discrimination & Harassment (including Age, Disability, Pregnancy, Race, and Sex Discrimination)
- Hostile Work Environment
- Equal Pay
- Family Care & Medical Leave
- Employment Advice & Counseling
- Employee Termination
- Employer Support & Training
- Labor Law
- Labor & Employment Investigations
- Retaliation
- Employment Law Appeals
- Business Litigation
- Non-Compete, Non-Solicitation, & Restrictive Covenants
- Unfair Competition & Unlawful Business Practices
- Computer Fraud
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Appellate Law
- Business Transactions
- Outside General Counsel
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Business Formation
- Contracts & Agreements
- Start-Up & Early-Stage Companies
- Breach of Contract & Business Disputes
- Vendor Disputes
- Partnership & LLC Disputes
- Consumer Class Action
- Healthcare Litigation
- Construction & Real Estate Litigation
- Insurance Coverage & Litigation
- Procuring & Renewing Insurance Policies
- Navigating the Insurance Claims Process
- Negotiating With Insurers
- Insurance Litigation
- Commercial General Liability Policies
- Directors and Officers Liability Policies
- Professional Liability Policies
- Employment Practices Liability Policies
- Builders Risk Policies
- Commercial Property Policies
- Owner-Controlled Insurance Programs
- Risk-Specific Insurance Products
- Construction-Related Liability Claims
- Environmental Liability Claims
- Professional Liability Claims
- Property & Business Interruption Losses
- Cyber Risks
The firm serves clients across multiple regions, including Irvine, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, and San Francisco, offering tailored legal strategies to meet diverse business needs.
