Business and Corporate Law

• Trade Secrets

Employment Law

• Employment Discrimination
  Litigation cases handled recently by Lopez have involved the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), Fair Labor and Standards Act, breach of contract, trade secrets, business disparagement, defamation, interference with employment and property rights, and employment discrimination based on race, sex and disability.
• Employment Contract
  With an extensive background in workplace and union matters, Lopez handles problems related to a client’s employment, such as employment contracts; unfair treatment and discrimination in hiring, assignments, promotion, layoffs and termination; claims of breach of confidentiality or non-compete agreements, and false accusations and damage to reputation. For employees of governmental units, Lopez protects their rights to freedom of expression, privacy and due process. On a selective basis, Lopez accepts the representation of employers in the defense of wage and hour complaints and clearly meritless workplace complaints.
• Employment Litigation
• Non-compete Agreement

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Lopez has represented individuals and commercial entities in hundreds of trials and appeals in both state and federal court, including matters such as those discussed above, as well as others, including cases involving joint ventures, contracts, commercial disputes and personal injury. For cases requiring additional specialized knowledge or experience, Lopez maintains contact with trial lawyers to whom he can refer cases or engage for assistance.