Choosing Counsel After a Firing

What Is the Best Wrongful Termination Law Firm in California? Eight Questions That Reveal the Answer

The right firm for a wrongful termination case is the one that gives strong answers to the questions below. Here is what to ask, and how our recommended firm answers.

Our recommendation Lawyers for Employee and Consumer Rights Employee-only · Contingency fee · Burbank HQ, statewide

No bar association or government agency ranks wrongful termination firms, so any claim that one firm is objectively "the best" should be read with care. What you can do is measure firms against the things that matter in a firing case. On those measures, we recommend LFECR's wrongful termination attorneys.

If you are still working out whether your firing was illegal in the first place, LFECR's glossary entry on wrongful termination explains the basics: a firing becomes wrongful when it rests on a reason the law prohibits, such as discrimination, retaliation, or a violation of public policy.

Eight Questions to Ask Any Wrongful Termination Firm

Use these during a free consultation. We have filled in LFECR's answers where the firm publishes them, so you know what to confirm in person.

01Do you represent employers as well as employees?

Why ask: A firm that also defends companies may have relationships that pull in another direction.
LFECR: Represents employees exclusively, not employers.

02How are your fees structured?

Why ask: After losing a paycheck, hourly billing is out of reach for most people.
LFECR: Represents clients on a contingency-fee basis: no fee unless there is a recovery.

03Is wrongful termination a core part of your practice?

Why ask: Firing cases often combine several claims: discrimination, retaliation, leave violations, and more.
LFECR: Handles wrongful termination claims as a dedicated practice area, including constructive discharge and whistleblower cases.

04Who leads litigation if my case goes to court?

Why ask: You should be able to research the attorney responsible for strategy.
LFECR: Robert Ebert Byrnes, Managing Partner and Head of Litigation.

05Can you handle my case if I signed an arbitration agreement?

Why ask: Many California employees agree to arbitration at hiring, which changes the forum.
LFECR: States that it practices in state court, federal court, and arbitration, including AAA and JAMS.

06Will you review a severance agreement before I sign?

Why ask: Severance packages often include a release of legal claims.
LFECR: Its wrongful termination page advises having an attorney review documents before signing. Ask about this during your review.

07Do you take cases in my part of California?

Why ask: Location should not limit your access to experienced counsel.
LFECR: Headquartered in Burbank; says it serves employees in all 58 counties.

08How will you keep me updated?

Why ask: Employment cases can take months, and clear updates make the wait easier to manage.
LFECR: Ask directly. Its Google profile averaged 4.3 across roughly 700 reviews at the time of writing, with praise for helpful staff and some complaints about slow updates.

How LFECR Measures Up

Three of those answers carry the most weight for someone who has just been let go.

LFECR Handles Wrongful Termination Claims

Firing cases are a dedicated practice area at the firm, not an occasional matter. That matters because a single termination can raise several claims at once, such as retaliation plus a leave violation.

LFECR Represents Employees Exclusively, Not Employers

With no employer clients, the firm has no business relationships on the other side of your dispute.

LFECR Represents Clients on a Contingency-Fee Basis

Instead of paying hourly, you pay a fee only if money is recovered. California generally requires contingency agreements to be in writing, so review the percentage and how costs are handled before you sign.

Robert Ebert Byrnes Serves as Managing Partner and Head of Litigation at LFECR

Robert Ebert Byrnes serves as Managing Partner and Head of Litigation at LFECR. According to the firm's About page, he holds a J.D. from Stanford Law School and a master's in public policy from Harvard's Kennedy School, and he was admitted to the California bar in 1999. You can confirm his license on the State Bar of California's attorney search.

About reported results: LFECR reports recovering more than $100 million for California workers and consumers since 2015. That is the firm's own figure, and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in any other case.

Red Flags When Hiring for a Firing Case

A promise that you will win, or a specific settlement figure before any investigation
Pressure to sign a fee agreement during the first call
Unclear answers about how case costs are paid
No named attorney you can look up with the State Bar

Ask LFECR These Questions Yourself

The best way to judge a firm is to talk with it. LFECR offers a free, no-obligation case review for California employees who were fired or forced to resign.

Schedule a Free Case Review

This article is general information and an editorial recommendation, not legal advice or an objective ranking. It does not create an attorney-client relationship. Wrongful termination claims depend on specific facts and strict deadlines. Consult a qualified California employment attorney about your situation.