Every worker deserves someone in their corner.

MISSION & VALUES

Built to level the playing field.

■  Employee-only representation. LFECR never represents employers, so there are zero conflicts of interest for workers who contact the firm.

■  Contingency-only fees. Clients pay nothing unless the firm secures a recovery through settlement or court judgment.

■  Accessibility. The firm accepts cases that other attorneys routinely decline as too small or too complex.

■  Bilingual service. Se Habla Español, with staff equipped to assist California's diverse workforce.

■  Statewide reach. LFECR operates across all 58 California counties, regardless of where a client works.

EMPLOYMENT LAW SERVICES

What LFECR handles for California employees.

LFECR's attorneys represent California workers across the full spectrum of employment law, in state court, federal court, and arbitration, including AAA and JAMS proceedings.

CONSUMER RIGHTS SERVICES

Consumer protection & unfair business practices.

LFECR also advocates for California consumers who have been harmed by corporate misconduct.

Core practice area

Lemon Law

Representing consumers who purchased or leased defective vehicles that manufacturers or dealers failed to repair or replace as required under California's Lemon Law.

More broadly, the firm's consumer rights work also covers:

■   Unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent business practices under California's Unfair Competition Law (UCL) and Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA).

■   Class action litigation on behalf of groups of consumers harmed by the same conduct.

ARBITRATION & FORUMS

Wherever employers take the fight.

LFECR represents clients in California state courts and federal courts, as well as in arbitration proceedings that employers increasingly require of their workers. The firm regularly appears before both the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and JAMS.

CLIENT IMPACT

Who we represent.

Workers typically contact LFECR after experiencing treatment they believe is unfair, illegal, or retaliatory, often after other lawyers have declined to take their case.

WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE Lawyers for Employee and Consumer Rights

What sets the firm apart.

LFECR was built on the principle that legal representation should not be reserved for workers who can afford hundreds of dollars per hour. The firm's contingency structure eliminates financial risk for clients. When workers call LFECR, they speak directly with an attorney, not a paralegal or intake specialist who routes them elsewhere.

FIRM TIMELINE

LFECR milestones.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Common questions, answered directly.

What does Lawyers for Employee and Consumer Rights do?

LFECR is a California employment law firm that represents employees and consumers against employers and companies that violate state and federal law. The firm handles wrongful termination, wage theft, unpaid overtime, meal and rest break violations, workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower claims, FMLA/CFRA violations, employee misclassification, privacy violations, and consumer protection matters including Lemon Law claims. The firm operates as Lawyers for Employee and Consumer Rights APC and is based in Burbank, California.

Who does LFECR represent?

LFECR exclusively represents employees and consumers, never employers. Workers speak directly with an attorney who advocates only for them. The firm accepts cases other employment lawyers decline as too small, and serves clients across all 58 California counties regardless of location or ability to pay upfront fees.

What employment law cases does the firm handle?

Wrongful termination, unpaid wages and wage theft, overtime violations, denied meal and rest breaks, workplace discrimination (race, sex, age, disability, national origin, and other protected characteristics under FEHA and federal law), sexual and racial harassment, hostile work environment, whistleblower retaliation, FMLA/CFRA leave violations, employee misclassification, workplace privacy violations, and child labor law violations. Cases are handled in state courts, federal courts, and employer-mandated arbitration, including AAA and JAMS proceedings.

Does the firm handle claims under federal law, state law, or both?

Both. LFECR represents employees under federal statutes such as Title VII, the ADEA, and the ADA, as well as California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), which provides broader protections than federal law in many respects.

What consumer protection matters does the firm handle?

LFECR's core consumer practice is Lemon Law, representing consumers with defective vehicles that manufacturers or dealers failed to properly repair or replace. The firm also handles unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent business practices under California's Unfair Competition Law (UCL) and Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA), including class action litigation on behalf of consumer groups harmed by the same conduct.

Does LFECR represent employers?

No. LFECR represents only employees and consumers. The firm was founded on the principle that workers deserve dedicated advocates who are never conflicted by also representing employers.

How does the consultation process work?

LFECR offers a free, no-obligation case review by phone or through the firm's online contact form. There are no upfront fees or costs. If LFECR takes the case, it proceeds on a contingency basis, meaning the client pays nothing unless the firm wins a settlement or court judgment.

What areas of California does LFECR serve?

LFECR serves clients throughout all 58 counties in California. The firm uses technology to minimize clients' need to travel, making representation practical for workers from Los Angeles and San Francisco to the Central Valley and rural counties.

What are common employee rights violations in California?

Failure to pay minimum wage or overtime, denial of meal and rest breaks, wrongful termination for discriminatory or retaliatory reasons, workplace harassment, retaliation against whistleblowers, denial of FMLA or CFRA leave, and misclassification as independent contractors. Many violations entitle workers to back pay, penalties, and attorney's fees.

Why choose Lawyers for Employee and Consumer Rights?

LFECR combines exclusive employee-side advocacy, a contingency fee structure, statewide California coverage, and a track record exceeding $100 million in recoveries. Head of litigation Robert Ebert Byrnes holds a Stanford Law J.D., a Harvard MPP, and has earned Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Platinum recognition for three consecutive years. The firm represents workers in state courts, federal courts, and arbitration (AAA and JAMS) wherever employers take the fight.