Restaurant Law & Litigation.

We proudly represent the employers (restaurants, small hospitality businesses, and service industry owners) and we don’t back away from a fight - we know how to throw down.

  • We vigorously pursue anyone who doesn’t pay our clients what they’re rightfully owed. Small businesses and entrepreneurs work hard and are the engine behind our economy - they deserve to be paid, on-time.

  • We vigorously pursue anyone who doesn’t pay our clients what they’re rightfully owed. Small businesses and entrepreneurs work hard and are the engine behind our economy - they deserve to be paid, on-time.

  • Whether it’s fraud, negligent misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference, or other business torts, we understand the financial suffering and losses that can occur due to another’s misconduct and we take action to ensure recovery and damages while moving to and prevent further harm from occurring in the future

  • We work with founders and investors, providing sophisticated legal counsel for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and investment funds.

  • We’ve handled numerous cases involving former employees misusing Company trade secrets and other intellectual property (IP). Cases involving IP and trade secret violations can be nuanced or very direct. Either way, we don’t stand for anyone who violates our clients.

  • In an employee-friendly state such as California, Look Law is a strong advocate of the protection of small business employers’ rights - off of whom our economy and jobs are built. Whether it’s the typical wrongful termination case or violations of wage and hour laws, we are your advocates.

Whether something requires force or a gentle nudge, we do what’s right for our clients and we don’t fret.

  • Over 110 small businesses served.

  • 99% client satisfaction rate.

  • Southern California’s leading small business + startup litigation firm.

Look Law understands the fast-paced and competitive nature of the restaurant and hospitality industry. Our attorneys have represented restaurants and businesses in hospitality for many years. We serve as trusted advisors and rigorous advocates for employers in this industry.

While the bulk of our time is spent defending employers in litigation, from a general business standpoint, our team focuses on preventing litigation and mitigating risk for our clients.

Transactional Services:

Real Estate Transactions

Commercial Lease Negotiations

Trademark Issues

Financing and Restructuring

Franchise Issues

Debt and Equity Financing

Purchase and Sale

Operating Issues

Credit card Issues

Regulatory Compliance

Entity Formation

Partnerships

Ground Leases, Subleases, Leasehold Financing

Construction & Tenant Improvement Contracts

Complex Loan Documentation and Finance

Litigation Services:

ADA Demand Response

Defense Against Employees

Wage and Hour Disputes

Age Discrimination in Employment Act

Fair Labor Standards Act

Family and Medical Leave Act

Trade Secrets and Non-Compete Issues

Grievance and Arbitration Actions Response

Representation in NLRB Proceedings

Unfair Competition Claims

Business Practice Claims

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Defense

Landlord-Tenant Disputes

Partnership Disputes

Construction Litigation

Title Insurance and Mechanics Lien Claims

Class Action Defense

We represent various types of restaurants including international and regional chains; upscale, Michelin star establishments; chef's restaurants; casual dining; quick service restaurants (QSR), and stand-alone facilities in hotels, malls, and stadiums.

Why Look?

Look (at the) Difference

  1. We’re enabled by tech - not stifled by it.

  2. Our clients get a direct line of access to the attorneys.

  3. We don’t bill in 10-min increments or charge for postage or any of that crap.

  4. We’re not your white-shoe firm - we know how to brawl.

  5. Our rates are reasonable because we’re business owners, like you.

Our Clients, Our Partners