Christopher M. Robertson

Orange County Office

   

Contact Information

Address:
2600 Michelson Drive, Suite 800
Irvine, CA
92612

E-mail: crobertson@cdflaborlaw.com
Telephone: (949) 622-1661
Facsimile: (949) 622-1669

Education
» University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1988)
» Princeton University (B.A., Politics, 1985)

Admitted to Practice in
» California

Primary Practice Areas

Areas of emphasis include representing employers in litigation and alternate dispute resolution of all types of employment claims (including discrimination, harassment, wrongful discharge, wage and hour class actions, unfair competition, and trade secrets). Provide preventative advice and counseling to employers on employment issues including employee discipline and discharge, personnel policies and procedures, arbitration agreements, workplace privacy, union avoidance, workplace safety, and general compliance with state and federal law.

Professional Experience

Partner, Carlton DiSante & Freudenberger LLP, 1999-present

Associate, Carlton DiSante & Freudenberger LLP, 1994-1998

Associate, Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, 1988-1993

Representative Experience and Accomplishments

Obtained summary judgment, which was affirmed on appeal, for a restaurant chain and its regional manager on discrimination and defamation claims made by former district manager.

Obtained defense verdicts in jury trials on discrimination claims made against a bank, a restaurant chain, and an aerospace manufacturer.

Obtained defense award in arbitration of a commission claim against a consulting company.