If I feel that I was terminated wrongfully, where do I look for an attorney?
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If I feel that I was terminated wrongfully, where do I look for an attorney?
The facility at which I was formerly employed is at the northern end of my state, but I was terminated by a member of the corporation that owns this facility and many others. The corporation’s headquarters is located at the southern end of my state. On 4/1/11 the corporation will no longer own the facility from which I was fired from. Given that I was terminated by a member of the corporation on behalf of the facility at which I had worked, should I seek representation near the corporation’s headquarters or nearby me?
Asked on March 19, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
A lawsuit can be filed where the plaintiff resides or where the defendant resides or where the claim arose. For convenience, you could retain an attorney near where you live and the lawsuit could be filed in the County where you live. Filing the lawsuit near where you live will be convenient for you in the event of any court appearances. The corporation will be served with the lawsuit by a process server, who is near the location of the corporate headquarters.
The County Bar Association in your area may have a lawyer referral service where you could obtain the names of attorneys who handle wrongful termination. The County Bar Association should be in the telephone book or online.
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