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How to find qualified California employment counsel
- State Bar of California — certified Lawyer Referral Services ↗
- Search for an attorney who practices employment law on the management/employer side in your county.
- Bring the assistant's answer with you — the controlling rule, sources, and assumptions give counsel a fast, factual starting point.
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