Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin
Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin PC is an AV-rated, full-service trial and litigation firm with expertise in litigating and resolving civil matters in both state and federal courts. We represent clients in the areas of Appellate, Business Litigation, Civil & Trial Litigation, Employment & Labor, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Professional Liability, Real Estate Litigation, Restaurant & Hospitality, Retail, Transactional & Business Services, and Transportation. Our principal goal is to deliver the best possible result for each client, on each case. We strongly believe that legal counsel should act as a partner, not a vendor, and we are committed to building long-term client relationships by providing solutions that are tailored to address each client’s needs. We act with integrity and professionalism while promoting teamwork, diversity, and inclusion both in and out of the office. As a regional firm, we are uniquely positioned to offer high quality, individualized representation at a reasonable price. We believe that successful outcomes are the result of proper planning and a client-centered approach. By incorporating the client’s goals and objectives into our analysis, we empower the client to define what constitutes a successful outcome. Our experience, dedication and business acumen uniquely qualify us to achieve superior results.

San Diego, Los Angeles, Riverside Counties
About Ryan H. Nell
Ryan H. Nell is a shareholder and a leader in the firm’s employment and labor group. As an employment attorney, he is responsible for representing California employers statewide in both counseling and comprehensive litigation support. With the ever-changing landscape of California and federal employment law, Ryan prides himself on assisting clients in staying ahead of the curve in an effort to avoid legal trouble before it arises. He has extensive experience representing clients in harassment, retaliation, and discrimination matters, as well as large-scale wage and hour lawsuits. Ryan speaks regularly on a wide range of topics aimed at assisting California employers in the avoidance of legal trouble before it arises, and his work in the field has led to his recognition as a Rising Star by San Diego Super Lawyers®.

San Diego, Los Angeles, Riverside Counties
About Shannon R. Finley
Shannon Finley focuses her practice on employment law matters and is an experienced litigator who represents California employers in disputes ranging from single plaintiff wrongful termination cases to complex class actions, and everything in-between. In addition to defending employers in litigation, Ms. Finley provides guidance to employers to avoid lawsuits before they arise. Counseling services include implementation of best practices; on-demand consultation for discipline and termination of employment; assistance with implementation of leaves of absence; and crafting employer policies and employee handbooks. Ms. Finley is a speaker and author on issues including best hiring practices, wage and hour law, sex discrimination, leaves of absence, and social media. She was recognized as a Rising Star by San Diego Super Lawyers, and she received the C. Hugh Friedman New Lawyer Award from Lawyers Club for her leadership and professionalism in the San Diego legal community.