Nima Shivayi

Nima Shivayi is an experienced attorney who provides dedicated representation to individuals throughout California in employment-related and litigation matters. His specific practice areas include, but are not limited to:

Employment Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation: Assisting individuals who have experienced discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in the workplace.

Wrongful Termination: Representing individuals who believe they have been wrongfully terminated from their employment.

Disability Accommodations and Leaves of Absence: Providing guidance and support to employees regarding disability accommodations and leaves of absence.

Protection for Whistleblowers: Assisting individuals who have reported illegal activities within their organization and faced retaliation as a result.

Review and Negotiation of Employment Agreements: Helping individuals review and negotiate executive/employment agreements, severance agreements, and other employment-related contracts.

Employment Classification Issues: Assisting individuals in addressing issues related to employee classification, such as independent contractor misclassification.

Wage and Hour Issues: Representing employees in cases involving unpaid overtime, meal and rest break violations, and other wage and hour concerns.

Class Actions: Handling class action lawsuits related to employment law matters.

With a background in representing employers for the majority of his legal career, Nima Shivayi brings a unique perspective to representing employees facing workplace problems or wrongful termination. With over twenty years of exclusive practice in employment law and litigation, much of that at large national law firms and boutique firms, he is well-versed in determining the appropriate approach for each case, whether it involves aggressive litigation or civil negotiations with the employer to address ongoing workplace issues. The clients' rights and interests are his top concern and priority. He personally makes himself available to clients, listens to their concerns, and keeps them informed throughout the entire legal process.

In addition to representing individuals, Nima Shivayi also offers advice and counseling services to employers and small business owners. This includes effectively addressing performance issues, handling adverse employment actions, conducting workplace investigations, providing training on various topics, such as harassment, and assisting in formulating employment policies or drafting employee handbooks/manuals.

Nima Shivayi strives to provide the highest quality legal representation and always acts in the best interests of his clients, whether they are individuals or employers.

In terms of professional associations, Nima Shivayi is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the California Employment Lawyers Association, and the Iranian American Lawyers Association.