The Law Offices of Mesirow & Fink

Charles M. Mesirow, Steven M. Fink, John Kevin Crowley & Brad C. Brereton are pleased to announce the association of their law firm:  Mesirow Fink Crowley & Brereton.

The new office is located at:

160 W. Santa Clara Street, Suite 1180 San Jose, California 95113-1733
Phone:  408-286-1200

The firm specializes in criminal defense and focuses on employment, personal injury, professional negligence, family legal issues, and general business and civil litigation.

In California, a wrongful termination can be difficult to prove. This is because, without a written employment contract to the contrary, the employer-employee relationship in California is presumed to be “at will.” In essence, an “at will” relationship means that either the employer or the employee can choose to end the relationship at any time and for any reason. However, you can not fire someone based on an illegal reason such as discrimination, retaliation, or refusing to engage in illegal activity for example.

In California an employee may bring a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination if the employee can prove the termination was:


1. In breach of an oral promise of continued employment
2. In breach of a written contract
3. Violating a specific state or federal statute – For example if you are a victim of sexual harassment, discrimination due to sex, race, ethnicity, age, religion, etc.
4. Violating public policy – An example might be termination based on a retaliatory reason

Each case is unique in the circumstances and facts surrounding the wrongful termination. As a result, it’s important that an employee keep copies of all employment agreements, handbooks with company policies, any written performance evaluations, etc. so that an employment attorney can help evaluate your wrongful termination case.


If you think you have been the victim of a wrongful termination contact Steven Fink, employment lawyer San Jose, to review your case.

Welcome to the San Jose employment law blog of The Law Offices of Mesirow & Fink. The purpose of this blog is provide information relating to employment law issues in California. The blog will cover various employment law topics including employment discrimination, civil rights violations, and wrongful termination, just to name a few.

Please check for information pertaining to your employment and civil rights law questions and concerns. Experienced San Jose employment attorney, Steven Fink, is happy to discuss your inquiries directly by phone or email.

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