Why Choose Mr. SPB?

When your state career is in jeopardy, you need California’s best defense lawyer.

• I am a former California State Personnel Board (SPB) Administrative Law Judge

• I have handled hundreds of SPB cases during my 32 years at the California Bar

• I have sat in every seat in the SPB Hearing Room - No other lawyer can make that claim

• My 360-degree view of the SPB process allows me to give my clients the very best advice

I have walked a mile in your shoes.

• In 2013, I experienced the indignity of my own unjust adverse action with the SPB

• After 5 years of fighting and suffering, I lost my case

• I know what you are experiencing

• There is life after an unjust adverse action and I can help you find it

You need someone who will tell you the truth.

• Not everyone should hire an attorney

• Most SPB cases settle, and they should

• If possible, you should settle you case early

• California’s civil service system is broken and often unjust

• The SPB upholds most adverse actions

• Don’t wait for management to serve you with an adverse action

• You can be proactive and ask the SPB to file charges against abusive colleagues or managers

I am not chasing riches.

• I am in the last decade of a successful career and want to give something back

• I delight in helping people

• I have no support staff, no overhead, and no billable hour requirements

• I take only SPB cases and very select writs and appeals

• I charge flat fees that are fair and predictable

• My clients can make scheduled payments to alleviate financial stress