Newport Beach, CA (Nov. 15, 2006) -- In response to a burgeoning local economy and a sharp increase in the number of clients, Orange County is the newest office for national workplace law powerhouse Jackson Lewis, LLP. The new location is the firm's 27 th office and is located at 5000 Birch Street, Suite 4800, in Newport Beach.
Jackson Lewis, which represents management exclusively, will provide Orange County businesses with solutions to any and all developments in California employment law. Of specific interest to local businesses will be insight and analysis on California wage and hour compliance, as well as immigration, harassment, discrimination and ERISA issues.
The new office will be staffed by five attorneys from the firm's Los Angeles office. Frank Liberatore, a management side employment litigator with 20 years of experience, will be the managing partner of the new office. Liberatore has defended companies facing wrongful termination, breach of contract, discrimination and harassment cases. He will be joined by Jackson Lewis partner Jonathan Siegel, a traditional labor lawyer with expertise in California wage and hour issues.
"We are excited about the opportunity to bring our very special style of practice to the Orange County market," said Patrick L. Vaccaro, the firm's Managing Partner. "And we are especially pleased to have someone of Frank's talent and integrity to help lead us. We expect great things from Frank and our Orange County team."
"Since 2000, the amount of work for our Orange County clients has increased significantly," said Liberatore. "A number of Jackson Lewis clients have headquarters in the County or have significant operations here. The need for us to expand is evident. We have already been retained to defend three wage and hour class action cases, issues which are and will continue to be, very significant for employers in California."