Geoff Lee is a Partner in the Employment and Real Estate practice groups. Geoff represents employers in defense of lawsuits involving wage and hour, wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, and breach of contract claims. He has also handled numerous class actions and “Private Attorneys General Act” lawsuits claiming Labor Code and Wage Order violations, including failure to provide meal and rest periods, unpaid overtime, failure to reimburse employees’ business expenses, and unfair business practices. Geoff also counsels clients on workplace investigations, employee discipline, terminations, and compliance with the state and federal WARN Acts. Geoff specializes in representing employers in the construction, manufacturing, hotel, and addiction recovery industries.
Prior to joining GRSM, Geoff was an associate for a midsized firm where he handled a wide range of legal matters, including labor and employment claims, commercial litigation, real estate litigation, consumer class actions, construction defect cases, civil writs, and appeals.
Admissions
- California
- U.S. District Courts of California, Southern, Northern, Central, and Eastern Districts
- Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- Intertribal Court of Southern California
Memberships
- Welsh Inn of Court
- Enright Inn of Court
- San Diego Inn of Court
- Association of Business Trial Lawyers
- Lawyers Club of San Diego
- State Bar of California, Labor and Employment Law and Litigation Sections
- Los Angeles County Bar Association