Practices
- Antitrust & Global Competition
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- Executive Severance Negotiations
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- Employment Law Cases of Note
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- False Claims/Whistleblower Cases Of Note
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Executive Severance Negotiations
CPM regularly represents professionals, executives, and other highly compensated employees in compensation, bonus and commission disputes, breach-of-contract cases, and severance negotiations. CPM has represented clients against Silicon Valley technology companies where the issues included equity compensation and the valuation of stock options. Where involuntary terminations are involved, CPM’s attorneys are skilled at identifying violations of the law or breaches of contract and utilizing creative approaches to leverage the facts in favor of our clients.
CPM’s reputation as attorneys who are not afraid to try cases helps our clients achieve excellent results. If you are negotiating a severance agreement or subject to an unlawful, involuntary termination, contact CPM attorney Adam Zapala at (650) 697-6000.
Executive Severance Negotiations Cases of Note
Confidential Settlement
Successful severance negotiation for employee terminated from health care company
Confidential Settlement
Successful severance negotiation for employee terminated for exercising rights protected under the California Labor Code.
Confidential Settlement
Successful severance negotiation for employee constructively discharged by Wall Street company.
Key Contacts
- T: 650.697.6000