- Wrongful DeathAt Donahoo & Associates, PC, we believe that you should not have to worry about your financial future after the loss of a loved one. We utilize the civil court system to help our clients seek justice for the losses they have suffered. By providing you with the experienced representation of a wrongful death attorney from our firm, we offer you the opportunity to focus on the process of healing while we attend to the legal process.
- Sex CrimesThe workplace is required to be free from all forms of harassment. Sexual harassment can take many forms in the workplace. Jokes, sexual innuendoes, comments, gestures, stalking, sexual assault, groping, touching and making sexual advances are all forms of sexual harassment.
- Assault
- Business DisputesDonahoo & Associates, PC is experienced in all facets of breach of contract issues and has successfully litigated and resolved business disputes between individuals as well as businesses of all sizes including small local establishments and large multinational corporations.
- Construction ContractsAt Donahoo & Associates, PC, we have in-depth knowledge of and extensive experience in both state and federal construction law, and can provide you with informed, committed, and aggressive representation for all your legal needs. We have drafted thousands of construction contracts throughout our careers, and know how to deal with the situation when a dispute arises. Construction contract disputes can be very difficult and complex to handle on your own. When you retain our services, we will sit down with you to discuss your legal matters, explain your rights, and answer any questions you may have. We know that you have put a lot of time, money, and energy into your construction endeavor, and that’s why our main priorities have always been to protect your best interest and help you resolve your dispute in a timely, efficient manner.
- Unfair Competition“Unfair competition includes any unlawful, unfair or fraudulent business act or practice and unfair, deceptive, untrue or misleading advertising.”
- Workers CompensationMisclassification often results in lower pay for the worker and could also reduce benefits and protections. Exempt workers are not paid for all hours worked including not being paid overtime or the minimum wage. Independent contractors are generally not paid for all hours worked, not compensated with required benefits not covered by workers compensation, social security payments and so on.
- Wrongful TerminationSarah L. Kokonas is an associate attorney with Donahoo & Associates, PC. Ms. Kokonas specializes in representing clients in labor and employment matters, including claims for wrongful termination, discrimination and Labor Code violations.
- Employment DiscriminationDiscriminating against an employee or worker is illegal. Employment discrimination occurs when an employee is treated less favorably because of some attribute that differentiates them from others. It could be related to a person’s race, nationality, family status, military status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age.
- Employment LitigationIn 2012 Donahoo & Associates recovered $5.125 million on behalf of 198 former employees of a construction company who were participants in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”). The workers alleged that the construction company had inflated the value of the company in connection with the sale of the company to the ESOP. The wrongdoing was uncovered by Donahoo & Associates while litigating employment claims for individual employees employed on a public work. The workers filed a federal case against the trustees in the ESOP transaction for breach of fiduciary duties in violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) a federal law that sets minimum standards for pension plans in private industry. ERISA gives participants the right to sue for benefits and breaches of fiduciary duty.
- Sexual HarassmentUnwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute a ‘hostile work environment’ and contribute to sexual harassment. Often when sexual harassment takes place in the work environment it can effect an individual’s work performance and create an intimidating, hostile, and offensive environment that can put employees in an unsafe and emotionally and physically damaging position.
- Real Estate Litigation
- Premises Liability
- Construction LitigationIt is virtually impossible for a construction or building project to go exactly as planned, with no problems, delays or unforeseen circumstances arising. That is why an Orange County construction litigation attorney plays such an important role in any dispute or lawsuit involving construction. An attorney can effectively represent you if a lawsuit arises, in order to resolve the case to your best interests and to the best interests of the construction project as well.
- Property DamageAccording to the most recent national statistics, a railroad accident or train accident resulting in injury, death, or property damage occurs once every one to two hours. On an annual basis there are over 3,000 railroad accidents and more than 1,000 people who suffer from injuries as the result of a railroad accident. In fact, train or Metrolink passengers have a much higher risk of sustaining a fatal injury than automobile passengers.
- Personal InjuryWilliam brings more than 20 years of business and senior executive experience from software, technology and internet sectors. He managed product lines, business development strategies, partner marketing, and vendor partnerships. William was also a senior executive at litigation support and management firms. There he worked with law firms pursuing mass torts and personal injury settlements.
- Medical MalpracticeA wrongful death claim is filed in the case of a negligent action or intentional wrongdoing that leads to the death of another person. The surviving family members are able to bring a lawsuit to civil court in order to seek compensation. A wrongful death suit may be filed as the result of a car accident, motorcycle accident, truck accident, medical malpractice, defective product or other personal injury.
- Auto Accidents