Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Re: Are attorneys above the law

She is not allowed to retaliate against you in this way. Your facts suggest she retaliated against you illegally "in violation of public policy" by firing you. Feel free to contact me at my private email if you want more information.

Re: Are attorneys above the law

As an employment attorney, my response is you my have a claim for wrongful termination in violation of public policy for advising she is engaging in and refusing (yourself) to engage in illegal behavior on her behalf. As such, you could consider a claim against her. This may have an affect on how she practices and may also bring her actions to the attention of the bar.

As for the state bar, as you may now, there are avenuse in which you may provide them information. The state bar will investigate complaints from not only clients but employees and other attorneys.

I am surprised that other attorneys will not take your case, as my office and many offices I am aware of take cases against law firms/attorneys. I suggest you keep searching should you wish to proceed. If you have any questions you are welcome to contact our office.

Sincerely, Beth Mora

Re: Are attorneys above the law

That's what the State Bar is supposed to be for; tell your current story to them in a detailed complaint letter, possibly with a copy to the discipline or ethics committee chairman of the local Bar Association. Any such writing must be crystal clear and state only the facts with a request they investigate and take 'appropriate action', to minimize risk of 'slander' claims. Other than that, a lawsuit for 'wrongful termination' sounds appropriate for your personal claims, but some unpleasant realities intrude -- she may be insolvent by the time you get to settlement or trial. Feel free to contact me if you believe there is any chance of actual recovery and payment of such claim. Otherwise, you've done what you can.