Legal Question in Business Law in California

Re: Former Employer Hires a bigtime law firm against me

48 hours and then what, they'll put you before a firing squad?

There's a limit to what a plaintiff or its law firm can do in a short time, no matter how high-powered they are. Most of them require prior notice to you and the participation of a judge (e.g., they can ask for a TRO). But you needn't feel like life is going to end at the "deadline."

Here's what I would do:

First, stop doing whatever they objected to, if in fact you were doing it;

Next, communicate to the law firm in writing, using a service that will complete delivery within the 48 hours and provide you with proof of delivery, that (1) you are retaining legal counsel; (2) they (the big law firm) will be notified of your legal counsel's name and address when retained; (3) 48 hours is insufficient time to research and respond to their complaint; and (4) in your layman's opinion, you think you have done nothing wrong.

Then, get legal counsel, or at minimum show the threat to a local lawyer and ask for more specific advice. You should be able to get a free initial consultation, and some lawyers take credit cards. If you want to protect yourself and your assets, do not let the matter go without getting representation.

Sorry, I can't take the case, you're too far away.

Re: Former Employer Hires a bigtime law firm against me

I would like to review that letter, you probably do not need to agree to anything.

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Re: Former Employer Hires a bigtime law firm against me

And what exactly does your former employer say is illegal about what you did? Without knowing what you are accused of there isn't much we can offer in the way of guidance.

Re: Former Employer Hires a bigtime law firm against me

I'd like to help you out, too, but I'm on vacation. We lawyers must take breaks from time-to-time to maintain whatever shred of sanity still exists. In any case, I would imagine that they're trying to scare you, and stifle your free speech. There have been cases where people have sent mass e-mails to their former companies and all heck breaks loose. One company alleged that a former employee committed a civil tort like theft of services (conversion). That didn't fly. They can also try to allege you defamed someone through the e-mails (i.e. deliberately told an untruth). Of course, the truth is always a defense. I agree with my colleagues though. Since you got their attention, there's no need for further such dissemination. Get a lawyer to help you out ASAP. -Robert

Re: Former Employer Hires a bigtime law firm against me

Please contact my office at 714 363 0220 to set up an appointment. I would like to review your written documentation including any letters, notices, and lawsuits. We handle cases throughout California. We can review your documentation by fax and speak with you by phone.