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Eugene Zinovyev, Esq.
Junior Partner
Eugene Zinovyev, Esq., is a Junior Partner with 14 years of experience specializing in wage and hour class action lawsuits. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and his Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings. One of Eugene’s proudest achievements is securing a significant settlement for thousands of nurses in the
Diego Aviles, Esq.
Junior Partner
Diego Aviles, Esq., serves as a Junior Partner at Wilshire Law Firm, specializing in Employment Law and Wage-and-Hour Class Actions. With well over 6 years of dedicated practice in the field, Diego earned his B.A. in Political Science and B.A. in Criminology, Law Society from the University of California, Irvine. He later obtained his Juris
Jose Maria D. Patino, Jr., Esq.
Junior Partner
Jose Maria D. Patino, Jr., Esq. is a Junior Partner specializing in wage-and-hour class action litigation with more than 15 years of experience helping employees navigate complex workplace matters. Throughout his career, he has guided workers to majorly successful resolutions, including a $6.75 million settlement for more than 6,000 employees of a major health-insurance company.
Christina M. Le
Junior Partner
Christina “Tina” M. Le is a Junior Partner at Wilshire Law Firm, and a seasoned legal practitioner focused on championing the rights of employees and individuals in employment and class action matters. Tina specializes in handling a wide range of employment claims in state and federal courts – including wrongful termination, pay and overtime, workplace
John G. Yslas, Esq
Senior Partner
John Yslas is a Senior Partner and Chair of the Employment Wage Hour Class Action Department who also handles select single plaintiff cases and has nearly 30 years of experience. Prior to joining Wilshire Law Firm in 2022, John held significant leadership positions as a Partner for several years with three international law firms ranked in
Tyler Woods, Esq.
Senior Partner
Tyler J. Woods is a Senior Partner with more than 21 years of experience in Wage and Hour Employment Law. Tyler brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of success representing both class members and employers in complex litigation across California. Among his notable accomplishments is obtaining multiple unanimous jury verdicts in
Thiago M. Coelho, Esq.
Partner
Thiago M. Coelho, Esq. is a Partner at Wilshire Law Firm, PLC, and serves as the Chair of the Consumer and Data Privacy Class Action departments. He represents large classes of consumers in complex, large-scale litigation in state and federal trial and appellate courts across the United States. He is among the few attorneys in
Nicol Hajjar, Esq.
Partner
Nicol Hajjar, Esq., is a Partner specializing in Employment Law at Wilshire Law Firm. An experienced employee advocate, Nicol represents clients in wage and hour claims, wrongful termination, workplace harassment, sexual harassment, sexual abuse, workplace discrimination, workplace retaliation, and wage and hour class actions, including Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) claims. Nicol’s meticulous preparation and
Benjamin Haber, Esq.
Partner
Benjamin Haber, Esq. focuses his practice primarily on employment litigation, class action litigation, and qui tam “whistleblower” cases. He is passionate about giving a voice to individuals who have suffered at the hands of major companies. Benjamin works closely with each client to advise them of their legal options, develop their case, and ultimately put
Arrash Fattahi, Esq.
Partner
Arrash T. Fattahi is a Partner at Wilshire Law Firm, where he focuses on labor and employment litigation, including wage and hour class actions and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims. Guided by his personal philosophy – “how you do anything is how you do everything” – Arrash brings relentless advocacy, strategic insight, and a client-centered approach to
Jeffrey Bils, Esq.
Junior Partner
Jeffrey Bils, Esq. is an accomplished Junior Partner at Wilshire Law Firm who has practiced law for over a decade while fiercely advocating for his clients. Jeffrey represents clients in the legal areas of employment class and representative actions, as well as employment single-plaintiff actions. Jeffrey brings diligence and integrity to his practice to ensure that
Emily Borman, Esq.
Junior Partner
Emily Borman, Esq., is a dedicated Junior Partner at Wilshire Law Firm. She is an advocate for employees’ rights, specializing in cases involving wage and hour claims, sexual harassment, sexual assault, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour class actions, including Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) claims. At Wilshire Law Firm, Ms. Borman is
Eugene Zinovyev, Esq.
Junior Partner
Eugene Zinovyev, Esq., is a Junior Partner with 14 years of experience specializing in wage and hour class action lawsuits. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and his Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings. One of Eugene’s proudest achievements is securing a significant settlement for thousands of nurses in the
Diego Aviles, Esq.
Junior Partner
Diego Aviles, Esq., serves as a Junior Partner at Wilshire Law Firm, specializing in Employment Law and Wage-and-Hour Class Actions. With well over 6 years of dedicated practice in the field, Diego earned his B.A. in Political Science and B.A. in Criminology, Law Society from the University of California, Irvine. He later obtained his Juris
Jose Maria D. Patino, Jr., Esq.
Junior Partner
Jose Maria D. Patino, Jr., Esq. is a Junior Partner specializing in wage-and-hour class action litigation with more than 15 years of experience helping employees navigate complex workplace matters. Throughout his career, he has guided workers to majorly successful resolutions, including a $6.75 million settlement for more than 6,000 employees of a major health-insurance company.
Christina M. Le
Junior Partner
Christina “Tina” M. Le is a Junior Partner at Wilshire Law Firm, and a seasoned legal practitioner focused on championing the rights of employees and individuals in employment and class action matters. Tina specializes in handling a wide range of employment claims in state and federal courts – including wrongful termination, pay and overtime, workplace
John G. Yslas, Esq
Senior Partner
John Yslas is a Senior Partner and Chair of the Employment Wage Hour Class Action Department who also handles select single plaintiff cases and has nearly 30 years of experience. Prior to joining Wilshire Law Firm in 2022, John held significant leadership positions as a Partner for several years with three international law firms ranked in
Tyler Woods, Esq.
Senior Partner
Tyler J. Woods is a Senior Partner with more than 21 years of experience in Wage and Hour Employment Law. Tyler brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of success representing both class members and employers in complex litigation across California. Among his notable accomplishments is obtaining multiple unanimous jury verdicts in
Thiago M. Coelho, Esq.
Partner
Thiago M. Coelho, Esq. is a Partner at Wilshire Law Firm, PLC, and serves as the Chair of the Consumer and Data Privacy Class Action departments. He represents large classes of consumers in complex, large-scale litigation in state and federal trial and appellate courts across the United States. He is among the few attorneys in
Nicol Hajjar, Esq.
Partner
Nicol Hajjar, Esq., is a Partner specializing in Employment Law at Wilshire Law Firm. An experienced employee advocate, Nicol represents clients in wage and hour claims, wrongful termination, workplace harassment, sexual harassment, sexual abuse, workplace discrimination, workplace retaliation, and wage and hour class actions, including Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) claims. Nicol’s meticulous preparation and
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT LEAVE CASES
In California, a denial of leave is unlawful when an employer refuses, delays, or interferes with your right to take protected time off under laws such as the CFRA, FMLA, Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL), or paid sick leave. Examples include refusing to approve a valid medical or family leave request, failing to maintain your benefits, requiring you to work during leave, or discouraging you from using leave you are legally entitled to take. California law also prohibits retaliation when you request or use protected leave. Termination, demotion, schedule changes, or negative treatment connected to your leave request may be considered unlawful interference or retaliation.
Generally, no. Both CFRA and FMLA give eligible California employees the right to take up to 12 weeks of job‑protected leave for their own serious health condition, to care for a family member, or for bonding with a new child. California expands these protections by applying CFRA to employers with five or more employees and by covering a broader range of family members, including domestic partners and designated persons. Once you provide valid medical certification, your employer must approve the request or provide a lawful reason for denial. Employers cannot retaliate, punish, or treat you negatively for using or requesting protected leave. Suspicious timing, unequal treatment, or denial following a workplace complaint may also indicate unlawful conduct.
If your employer unlawfully denied or interfered with your leave rights, you may be entitled to recover lost wages, lost employment benefits, and out‑of‑pocket expenses. Additional remedies may include reinstatement to your position, front pay if reinstatement is not feasible, and civil penalties against the employer. California law also allows recovery for emotional distress in leave retaliation cases. Remedies depend on the impact the violation had on your job, health, and financial stability. A legal review can help determine the full value of your claim.
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