Attorney-Client Relationship
The information offered on this website or during our case evaluation does not create an attorney-client relationship. There is no attorney-client relationship between us until you have signed a written fee agreement.
As such, we are not responsible for any harm or losses resulting from reliance on the information contained on this website. The information on this website may not apply to your specific case. You should always consult with an attorney about your specific legal question or issue.
Past Results Are Not a Guarantee of Future Results
Descriptions and summaries about the attorney’s prior cases and settlements found on this website are intended only to provide information about the activities and experience of our attorneys and should not be understood as a guarantee or assurance of future success in any matter. The results portrayed were dependent on a variety of facts and circumstances unique to the particular matters described, and do not reflect the entire record of the individual attorney involved. Past results are not a guarantee of future results, and the outcome of your particular case or matter cannot be predicted using a lawyer’s or law firm’s past results. Every case is unique and different and should be evaluated on its own merits, without comparison to other cases that may have had different facts and circumstances.
Our Policy
At Fairchild Employment Law, we are proud to offer a free and confidential case review for California employees who may have strong, litigation-ready employment law claims. Our reviews often encourage clients to seek advice on their free consultation employment law options.
We represent workers in San Diego, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and statewide in cases involving wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, whistleblower retaliation, and wage violations. To determine if these issues qualify for a free employment law consultation, we have created a thorough intake process.
Our empathetic case review process is designed to identify clients with compelling claims who we can partner with and work toward a successful resolution of the case.
A Detailed Review Process
When you contact us, your information is reviewed by an intake professional who specializes in employment law. Our team evaluates:
- The background facts of your case,
- Any documentation you provide,
- The timing, damages, available evidence, and
- Whether your claims appear suitable for contingency-fee representation (where you pay no fees unless we recover money for you).
If your case meets our contingency criteria, you will be offered a free consultation with an experienced Fairchild Employment Law attorney to discuss your potential claims and legal options. This ensures that your time is spent where we can truly add value and maximize the benefits from our free consultation process.
What the Free Case Review Does Not Include
- The review does not create an attorney–client relationship or constitute legal advice.
- It is a screening process designed to determine whether your case meets our contingency criteria.
- Submitting information does not guarantee representation or a free attorney consultation.
When a Paid Consultation May Be Appropriate
Some employment matters are not eligible for contingency representation because they involve non-monetary remedies, legal advice, or contract review rather than litigation.
You may be offered a one-hour paid legal consultation (billed at a $350 flat fee for an hour) if your matter involves:
- Employment agreement or offer letter review
- Severance agreement review
- Ongoing workplace issues (where you are still employed, want to remain employed, and are seeking strategic advice)
- Requests for accommodations, HR coaching, or pre-termination planning
If your case falls into one of these categories after an initial intake review, our team will explain the next steps and help you schedule a paid attorney consultation, depending on availability, if you wish to proceed.
In these cases, our team will have already conducted a thorough factual review, so your paid consultation can focus immediately on strategy, not background.
If the consultation exceeds the scheduled one hour period, we reserve the right to additional charges.
Our Intake Process
- Submit your information online or by phone.
- If your case falls within our jurisdiction and scope of practice, you will be invited to have a fact-finding interview with our trained intake professionals.
- Based on our review:
- If your matter appears viable for contingency representation, you will be offered a free attorney consultation, or
- If your matter requires advice, review, or negotiation, you will be offered a paid consultation at a flat fee of $350.
- Representation begins only once both you and the firm sign a written engagement agreement. If we decide to move forward together and our firm will represent you, any consultation fee will be credited toward future representation.
This process ensures that every potential client receives individualized, evidence-based attention, consistent with our high professional standards.
Confidentiality and Conflicts of Interest
All information shared during your intake and review is treated as confidential, regardless of whether you become a client. The attorney-client privilege applies to information you provide to us. This is true even without a formal attorney-client relationship, because the purpose of the call is to provide legal advice.
Declined or Referred Cases
If your case does not qualify for representation, this does not mean it lacks merit. It may involve factors such as timing, available evidence, damages, or jurisdiction. When appropriate, we will offer referrals to trusted California employment lawyers or other resources. This ensures that those who come to us seeking free consultation and employment law guidance receive the best possible assistance, even if it means referring them to another expert.
Submitting this form or speaking with our intake team does not create an attorney–client relationship. Free consultations apply only to cases that appear suitable for contingency-fee representation. Matters involving employment or severance agreement review, ongoing workplace issues, or other advice-based services are offered as paid consultations at a flat fee of $350 for an hour.