Melissa Lum Reviews & Contacts, General Counsel for Small and Mid-Size Businesses (Business and Employment Law)

Practice

Rating 4.67 stars 2 Reviews, 2 Recommendations

Practice area: Employment and labor, Real estate, Contracts and agreements, Business

Reviews

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ via AVVO
Melissa assisted my husband and me with some complex items of a property lease agreement. It was very clear that Melissa is adept in contract law. Her communication and timeliness were stellar, and the issues that she identified and helped us successfully negotiate literally saved us from significant problems down the road. I would and will hire Melissa again in the future.
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A friend recommended Melissa to me, and I hired Melissa after our consultation. Melissa was able to review my situation regarding contracts and provide me with effective advice. She was extremely thorough and was able to provide an objective analysis of my situation. Melissa always responded quickly to my emails, and is a great communicator. I highly recommend Melissa!

Recommendations

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ via linkedin
Melissa has been a tremendous help in discussing legal issues in the areas of estate planning, employment law and bankruptcy. She is a diligent worker committed to her clients and someone I trust to handle any employment law or bankruptcy related matter.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ via linkedin
Melissa has helped me get my business off the ground by providing a good overview of business requirements and recommendations for a California-based business. She is smart and insightful. I am going to contact her first for all of my legal matters.

About

I'm a native San Diegan, who has lived in Southern California for most of my life. Like most natives, I enjoy outdoor activities like hiking Torrey Pines or strolling through Balboa Park...anything that puts me outside. I also enjoy spending time with my family, and especially watching my nephew play lacrosse! Seeking out new shops and restaurants in various neighborhoods around town is also a favorite past time.
I love San Diego and am passionate about helping small businesses succeed and grow here. For that reason, my practice is primarily dedicated to business and employment law. I enjoy helping new business owners start out on the right foot by selecting the most advantageous entity structure, drafting the necessary contracts to limit their risk, and educating employers on regarding best practices to help avoid running afoul of descrimination and wage and hour laws.
California has some of the most onerous and complex employment laws and it is easy to make an innocent mistake. Unfortunately, these mistakes can be costly. When these situations arise, my job is to help my clients navigate the legal waters by advising them regarding their legal options, defending civil lawsuits or administrative claims, and negotiating settlements if liability exists.
I also help business owners when there is a dispute amongst them. Business relationships are like marriages...they don't always work out. And when it doesn't, I help my clients through the business divorce, which may include filing a lawsuit if the business partner is breaching his or her fiduciary duties to the company or partners. Like any divorce, these matters can be bitter, long, and costly. My goal is to provide clients with practical solutions that put them in a position of leverage in preparation for the negotiation or battle, and to resolve the dispute as quickly as possible to limit the damage to the business.

Contact

Address: 6256 Greenwich Dr Ste 500, San Diego, CA, USA

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-lum-82327a4/

Avvo: https://www.avvo.com/attorneys/92122-ca-melissa-lum-1907255.html

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