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The Carlton Firm

Employee Rights, Credit & Debt, Criminal, Consumer Rights, Family Law

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Christopher William Carlton

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Employee Rights, Criminal, Consumer Rights, Credit & Debt

Mr. Carlton is a practicing lawyer specializing in employee rights, specifically in wrongful termination and discrimination. He has been a licensed la... (more)

Since 1983, my law practice has been predominantly devoted to the representation of employers and management in all areas of employment and labor law.

Primary areas of emphasis include the following:
•employment litigation defending employers/management against employment claims brought by current or former employees (e.g., harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour issues)
•trade secret litigation representing employers/employees asserting or defending against claims of misappropriation of trade secrets and unfair competition
•"traditional labor law" representing employers/management in dealings with labor unions
•counseling and advice to employers/management on a wide variety of employment, labor, and personnel issues
•training on various subjects for executives, managers, and non-managers

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    The Carlton Firm
    Po Box 5795
    Irvine, CA 92616
    33.6695,-117.8222
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