Mohamed Eldessouky knew at an early age that hardworking people need the best legal protections available. From his earliest awards for outstanding community service by the California State Senate in high school, Mr. Eldessouky continued his passion for supporting the community throughout his college years and remains honored to practice his dedication to the legal profession through today. Always bargaining for more and showing a sincere appreciation for representing others, Mr. Eldessouky became the Student Body President at the University of California Irvine, before graduating with his law degree in 2008. This role would allow Mr. Eldessouky to engage in state-level discussions for better working conditions for instructors and students. Today Mr. Eldessouky continues these discussions but now for California employees while meeting with various elected officials to influence legislation. After graduation, Mr. Eldessouky worked for the American Leadership Academy, where he honed his skills by organizing seminars and workshops with Fortune 500 executives. This experience led Mr. Eldessouky to focus his legal desire for protecting employees from his very own firm in Anaheim, California. Protecting his community from adversity in the workplace is a challenge he holds dear. Whether it is hurtful and illegal discrimination practices his clients endure, or wage and hour issues that can only be countered with legal action, Mr. Eldessouky has never backed away from ensuring his clients receive the best legal representation available in the State of California. His commitment to expanding his reach throughout the state is a testament to his protective nature, and dedication to upholding the rights of our working people, no matter the circumstances.

Representing employees against employers in claims for wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, assault & battery; whistleblower retaliation. Handle claims of retaliation for taking disability or medical leave, workers' compensation leave or family-medical leave, or denial of such leave. Harassment and discrimination claims are often based on sex, race, national origin, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, medical condition and other protected classifications. Adverse job actions based on discrimination may include excessive and unfair criticism, removal of responsibilities, fewer hours, transfers or assignments with less opportunity or income, assignment to menial or dirty tasks, demotion, denial of promotion, or simply termination. The firm also handles claims for unpaid overtime, denial of lunch and rest breaks. We handle all aspects of litigation including trial, arbitration, mediation and settlement in all state and federal courts in California and before the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) and the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Also represent independent contractors and managers with discrimination claims against their employers. Attorney Geoffrey Lyon has over 25 years' courtroom experience. He has litigated hundreds of cases in state and federal court collectively resulting in well over $15 million in verdicts and settlements. Attorney Lyon has handled dozens of trials, including jury trials, as well as arbitrations, hundreds of court appearances and mediations, and thousands of depositions. He has argued before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth and Ninth Circuits and the California Court of Appeal. He was a candidate for State Assembly in 2004. Lyon is married with three children. Collectively, the firm's employee-clients have sued dozens of Fortune 500 companies in numerous industries including aerospace, entertainment, defense, broadcasting, real estate, construction, advertising, automotive, sales, service, banking, mortgage, and many other industries. Representative public entities sued by clients of the firm include the City and County of Los Angeles, school districts and numerous city, county and government agencies. Nothing herein is intended to be a prediction, guaranty or estimate regarding the outcome of your case or any particular matter.