When the Workplace Becomes a Battleground.
Employment disputes can destroy reputations and bankrupt businesses. Whether you are an executive fighting for your severance or a company defending against a lawsuit, you need trial lawyers who are ready to go the distance.
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Beyond the HR Department
Most employment matters are resolved quietly through negotiation. Litigation is for the cases that aren’t.
When a dispute escalates to a lawsuit, the stakes change immediately. Procedural rules, federal statutes, and aggressive discovery tactics come into play. At Saffold Law, we are litigators first. We don’t just “manage” files; we prepare every case as if it is going to trial. This aggressive posture often forces the other side to settle on our terms.
Representing Both Sides: A Strategic Advantage
Unlike firms that only represent employees or only represent management, we handle select cases on both sides of the docket.
- For Employees: We know exactly how corporate defense teams try to bury evidence, and we know where to dig to find it.
- For Employers: We understand the plaintiff’s playbook and can identify weak claims quickly to seek early dismissal.
Key Litigation Areas
We handle complex employment lawsuits in State and Federal Courts.
1. Discrimination & Harassment Trials
We litigate claims under Title VII, the ADA, and the ADEA.
- Plaintiff: Taking large corporations to court for systemic racism, sexual harassment, or age discrimination.
- Defense: Defending businesses against baseless claims filed by disgruntled former workers.
2. Wage & Hour Class Actions (FLSA
These are the most dangerous lawsuits for employers and the most lucrative for employees.
- Collective Actions: We represent groups of employees who were all cheated out of overtime pay due to illegal company policies (e.g., misclassifying all “Assistant Managers” as exempt).
3. Non-Compete & Trade Secret Litigation
Speed is critical here. When an employee leaves with confidential client lists or joins a direct competitor in violation of a contract:
- TROs & Injunctions: We file for Temporary Restraining Orders to stop the employee from working for the competitor immediately, protecting the company’s market share.
4. Executive Compensation Disputes
We litigate breach of contract claims for C-Level executives who are denied their severance, stock options, or bonuses upon termination.
5. Whistleblower & Retaliation Suits
Litigating complex cases where employees were fired for reporting fraud (Sarbanes-Oxley), safety violations (OSHA), or healthcare fraud.
The Litigation Process: What to Expect
1. Administrative Exhaustion (EEOC/TWC)
Before you can sue for discrimination, you usually must file a charge with the EEOC. We handle this bureaucratic phase to ensure you get your “Right to Sue” letter without making mistakes that could hurt your case later.
2. Aggressive Discovery
This is where cases are won. We use subpoenas, depositions, and forensic data requests to uncover:
- Deleted emails and Slack messages.
- Hidden payroll records.
- Internal memos proving discriminatory intent.
3. Summary Judgment
Many employment cases are decided before trial. We draft powerful Motions for Summary Judgment to:
- As Defense: Ask the judge to throw the case out because the plaintiff has no evidence.
- As Plaintiff: Defeat the employer’s defenses so the case proceeds to a jury.
4. Trial & Verdict
If a fair settlement isn’t reached, we take the case to a jury. Quintin D. Saffold’s background as a prosecutor gives him a distinct advantage in presenting a compelling narrative to a jury.
What We Fight For
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Back Pay & Front Pay
Recovering lost wages.
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Reinstatement
Getting your job back (if desired).
Punitive Damages
Large financial penalties to punish malicious employer conduct.
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Fee Shifting
Making the losing side pay your attorney’s fees (common in FLSA and discrimination cases).
Don't Bring a Knife to a Gunfight.
Employment litigation is complex and high-stakes. Ensure you have a trial team that knows how to win. Contact Saffold Law to discuss your legal strategy.
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