Payne & Fears LLP is a distinguished law firm based in Silicon Valley, specializing in comprehensive legal services for businesses with a strong focus on labor and employment law, insurance coverage, and complex business litigation. The firm stands out for its client-centered approach, positioning itself as both legal advocates and strategic partners deeply familiar with the intricacies of their clients’ operations.
The firm serves a diverse clientele, including startups, established corporations, and organizations across various industries such as technology, healthcare, construction, and real estate. With extensive experience in high-stakes litigation and transactional matters, Payne & Fears provides tailored legal strategies that address both immediate challenges and long-term business objectives.
Services Offered
- Labor & Employment Law
- Labor & Employment Litigation
- Wage-and-Hour Litigation
- Employee Mobility & Trade Secrets
- Class Action Defense
- Discrimination & Harassment (Age, Disability, Pregnancy, Race, Sex)
- 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 broad geographic coverage to support businesses with multi-state operations and legal needs.
