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Experienced Counsel Protecting Employee Rights Throughout California.

Counsel at Work is an employment law practice dedicated to helping employees navigate workplace disputes and protecting California employee rights. Prior to founding Counsel at Work, Lynsey represented employers in workplace disputes and gained firsthand insight into how those disputes are evaluated, defended, and resolved. That experience now serves one purpose: fighting for employees and the results they deserve.

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Your workplace rights matter. Counsel at Work is here to fight for them.

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Why Counsel at Work

A Strategic Perspective Informed by Experience

Choosing the right attorney matters, especially when facing a company represented by experienced legal counsel focused on protecting the company and disputing your claims. Having an attorney who understands not only the law but also how employers and their attorneys approach employment claims strategically can make a meaningful difference in how a case is prepared, negotiated, and resolved.

Employment disputes are not always won or lost on the law alone. How a case is positioned and fought can matter just as much as the strength of the claims themselves. Employers and their attorneys evaluate risk and exposure early, then make strategic decisions about how aggressively to defend a case.

Prior experience on the defense side of employment litigation provides a meaningful advantage in navigating those tactics. Understanding how employers and their attorneys assess claims and develop defense strategies helps anticipate their approach and position every case for the strongest possible outcome.

Experience That Works for You

At Counsel at Work, that defense-side experience is paired with aggressive, proactive representation and an unwavering commitment to fighting for every client at every stage of the case. Every client receives direct attorney attention and clear communication throughout.

Whether through aggressive negotiation focused on achieving a meaningful early resolution or taking a case to trial and fighting for a verdict, the goal is always the same: to fight for justice and the outcome every client deserves.

Practice Areas

How Counsel at Work Can Help

Wrongful Termination
Losing a job unexpectedly can be devastating, particularly when the termination was illegal. When a termination crosses the line, Counsel at Work helps employees understand their rights and fight for the outcome they deserve.
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Discrimination
Counsel at Work represents employees who have faced discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, pregnancy, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under California and federal law.
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Harassment
Counsel at Work represents employees facing sexual harassment and hostile work environment claims, fighting to hold employers accountable and secure the outcome every client deserves.
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Workplace Retaliation
Standing up for yourself at work should never come at a cost. Counsel at Work represents employees who have been punished, demoted, or terminated for speaking up or doing the right thing.
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Compensation Claims
When an employer fails to pay what an employee has earned, the financial impact can be immediate. Counsel at Work handles wage and compensation claims of all types throughout California.
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About the Attorney

About Lynsey D. Johnson

Lynsey D. Johnson is the founder of Counsel at Work and a California employment attorney dedicated exclusively to representing employees. Before founding Counsel at Work, Lynsey represented employers at two nationally recognized defense firms, including an Am Law 100 firm, gaining firsthand insight into how those disputes are evaluated, defended, and resolved from the other side.

Believing employees deserve the same quality of representation as the employers she once defended, she shifted her practice exclusively to fighting for employees.

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Lynsey D. Johnson California Employment Attorney
Fee Structure

No Attorneys’ Fees Unless There Is a Recovery on Contingency Matters

Counsel at Work offers a free initial consultation and handles most employment matters on a contingency basis, meaning there are no attorneys’ fees unless a recovery is achieved. Hourly and flat fee arrangements are also available for select matters.

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Every consultation is handled personally by Lynsey — not staff, not an intake coordinator. When work or family commitments make it difficult to call during business hours, Lynsey will make time. Evening and weekend consultations are available.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I have a case?
California provides some of the strongest employee protections in the country, and conduct that may be lawful in other states can still violate California law. Speaking with an attorney is the most reliable way to understand whether your situation gives rise to a claim. Counsel at Work offers a free consultation to help employees do exactly that.
How does the consultation work?
Every consultation is handled directly by Lynsey D. Johnson, a licensed California attorney. It is an opportunity to discuss what happened, ask questions, and get an honest assessment of your situation and options. It is completely free and confidential.
How much does it cost to hire an employment attorney?
Counsel at Work handles most employment matters on a contingency fee basis, meaning no upfront attorneys’ fees and no attorneys’ fees at all if there is no recovery. Hourly and flat fee arrangements are also available for select matters.
My employer said I was fired for performance reasons. Can I still have a case?
Yes, potentially. Employers frequently cite performance as a reason for termination even when the real motivation is something unlawful such as discrimination or retaliation. California law looks beyond the stated reason for a termination to examine whether the true motivation was illegal.
I still work for my employer. Can Counsel at Work help me?
Yes. A workplace problem does not have to end in termination before it becomes a legal matter. Counsel at Work represents employees dealing with a wide range of situations while still on the job. Understanding your rights and options before a situation escalates can make a meaningful difference.
Does Counsel at Work handle cases throughout California?
Yes. Counsel at Work represents employees throughout California. Lynsey has experience litigating cases in courts throughout Northern and Southern California, including but not limited to Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area.
What is the deadline to file an employment claim in California?
Deadlines vary depending on the type of claim. For many discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act, a complaint must first be filed with the California Civil Rights Department within three years of the unlawful act. Some claims have deadlines as short as one year. Do not delay in speaking with an attorney.