Business Details
Aggressive Advocacy & Practical Wisdom in Business, Employment & Technology Law
Founded by Margaret A. Sedy, our firm combines aggressive advocacy with practical wisdom to serve individuals and businesses in complex legal matters. With over a decade of experience litigating hundreds of cases in state and federal courts, Ms. Sedy has represented clients in business disputes, employment law violations, personal injury claims, and defamation cases. Her background includes roles as in-house corporate counsel for mid-market technology companies in Los Angeles and the UK, where she managed regulatory compliance and intellectual property transactions. Recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star and recipient of TopVerdict.com awards, we deliver tailored solutions grounded in deep legal expertise and a commitment to client success.Our practice emphasizes resolving disputes efficiently, with over 100 business conflicts resolved short of litigation. We maintain active memberships in the California Lawyers Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, and American Association for Justice, ensuring alignment with evolving legal standards. Ms. Sedy's accolades include academic honors from Southwestern Law School and completion of the American Board of Trial Advocates Jack Daniel's Trial School. Our team prioritizes transparency, ethical representation, and personalized service to protect our clients' interests in business, employment, and technology law matters.
Services
Business Law
Civil Litigation
Employment Law
Technology Law
Data Privacy Compliance
Breach of Contract
Business Disputes
Defamation Claims
Personal Injury
Regulatory Compliance
Highlights and features
- We have resolved 100+ business disputes without litigation.
- Our attorney is a Super Lawyers Rising Star honoree.
- We handle federal regulatory compliance for technology companies.
- Our team includes former in-house corporate counsel executives.
- We guarantee transparent communication and ethical representation.
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers
- American Board of Trial Advocates Jack Daniel's Trial School
Services
Business Law
Our business law practice covers entity formation, contract drafting, partnership disputes, and regulatory compliance. We represent clients in breach of contract claims, ADA compliance defense, and business tort litigation. Our experience includes resolving disputes through negotiation, mediation, and courtroom advocacy while minimizing reputational risks.
Employment Law
We handle employment law compliance, wage and hour disputes, and discrimination claims. Our services include defending employers against labor law violations, drafting employment agreements, and resolving workplace harassment allegations. We combine litigation readiness with proactive counseling to help businesses maintain legally sound practices.
Technology Law
Our technology law practice focuses on data privacy compliance, SaaS agreements, and digital marketing contracts. We assist businesses with CCPA and GDPR compliance, internet law issues, and technology-related litigation. Our background includes in-house counsel experience managing regulatory matters for international tech companies.
Civil Litigation
We provide civil litigation services in state and federal courts, including business disputes, personal injury claims, and defamation cases. Our track record includes successful Anti-SLAPP motion dismissals and multimillion-dollar settlements. We prioritize cost-effective resolutions while maintaining readiness for complex courtroom battles.
Regulatory Compliance
Our regulatory compliance practice assists businesses with advertising standards, data privacy laws, and industry-specific regulations. We defend against federal investigations, draft compliance protocols, and provide risk management strategies. Our experience includes resolving regulatory matters for technology companies and corporate entities.
People
Margaret A. Sedy
Attorney
Margaret A. Sedy is a Super Lawyers Rising Star with over a decade of litigation experience. She has resolved 100+ business disputes, secured multimillion-dollar settlements, and defended clients in federal regulatory matters. A graduate of Southwestern Law School and ABOTA Trial School, she combines courtroom expertise with in-house corporate counsel experience.
Joy Lakin
Research and Litigation Assistant
Joy Lakin is a law student at Southwestern Law School with a background in music education and entrepreneurship. She supports litigation strategy and legal research while completing her JD, bringing analytical precision and organizational skills from her academic and professional experience in the arts and education sectors.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in business law, employment law, technology law, civil litigation, and regulatory compliance. Our practice includes contract disputes, data privacy, defamation claims, and federal regulatory matters.
What experience does Ms. Sedy have in civil litigation?
Ms. Sedy has litigated hundreds of cases in state and federal courts, including business disputes, personal injury claims, and defamation cases. She has secured $1.5 million settlements and successfully dismissed complex federal lawsuits.
Do you handle technology and data privacy matters?
Yes, we provide technology law services including SaaS agreements, CCPA/GDPR compliance, and internet law. Our experience includes in-house counsel roles managing data privacy for international tech companies.
How does your firm resolve business disputes?
We prioritize negotiated resolutions to save clients time and money, resolving over 100 disputes without litigation. When necessary, we aggressively advocate in court using our trial experience to achieve favorable outcomes.
Are your legal services available outside California?
While based in Beverly Hills, we represent clients in federal matters nationwide and have experience handling cross-state regulatory compliance for technology companies.
