About CDF

Counsel to
California Employers™

CDF has over 30 years of California-focused practice and more than 50 attorneys in five statewide offices. We defend and advise employers on every facet of labor and employment law, combining assertive litigation advocacy with practical compliance counseling and timely legal updates delivered via our award-winning blog and complimentary webinars—helping you stay ahead of evolving regulations and safeguard your workforce wherever you operate.

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Our niche is California labor and employment law, in its entirety, and we’re one of the few boutique firms with a California-wide presence. We represent, advise, and counsel national and regional employers with California employees and workforces, as well as California-based startups, midsize ventures, and privately and publicly held companies and Fortune 500 corporations.

Five California hubs spanning the state, more than 50 attorney advocates, over three decades deep.

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    Years of Protecting California Employers
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    Offices Spanning California
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We were one of the first firms to defend wage-and-hour class actions and PAGA actions in California. Our landmark trial work and precedent-setting defenses have built a deep bench and enable us to translate courtroom victories into proactive strategies that help clients avoid and manage risk.

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Big Law, Big Case Background in a Boutique

Founded in 1994 with six attorneys and five staff, CDF has grown methodically to over fifty attorneys and a full support team across five California offices.Most of our lawyers—including our founding partners—honed their skills at major national law firms, handling complex, high-stakes litigation and landmark class actions. That Big Law pedigree informs every engagement, empowering our boutique practice to deliver sophisticated legal strategy, tenacious courtroom advocacy, and personalized service without the bureaucracy or expense of a large firm.

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