Skilled Wrongful Termination Attorney
Last updated on November 21, 2025
Being fired or laid off from your job can be devastating, especially when you believe it was illegal or violated your employee rights. Wrongful termination occurs when an employer dismisses an employee for reasons that violate state or federal laws, employment contracts or public policy.
At The McMillan Law Firm, APC, I represent California employees throughout La Mesa and San Diego who have been wrongfully terminated from their positions. As an experienced wrongful termination attorney, I have honed my employment litigation skills through years of successful trial experience, helping employees pursue compensation when they have been fired illegally.
What Are Common Reasons For Wrongful Termination Claims?
Several situations can give rise to wrongful termination claims when employers violate established legal protections for workers. The most frequent grounds for these cases include:
- Retaliation for reporting workplace harassment, discrimination or safety violations to supervisors or government agencies
- Termination for exercising legal rights such as taking family medical leave, filing workers’ compensation claims or requesting reasonable accommodations
- Discriminatory firing based on protected characteristics, including age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or national origin
- Termination for refusing to engage in illegal activities or reporting employer misconduct to authorities
Situations like these demonstrate clear violations of employment law that can form the basis for successful wrongful termination claims.
How To Prove Wrongful Termination Cases?
Building a strong wrongful termination case requires establishing clear connections between your protected activities and the adverse employment action. Key elements for how to prove wrongful termination include:
- Documenting the timeline of events leading to your dismissal
- Preserving evidence such as emails, performance reviews and witness statements
- Filing complaints with appropriate government agencies like the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission when required
Successful cases typically involve demonstrating that your termination was motivated by illegal reasons rather than legitimate business concerns.
What Damages Are Available In Wrongful Termination Cases?
Employees who successfully prove wrongful termination may recover various forms of compensation. Common examples include back pay for lost wages, front pay for future earnings, emotional distress damages and punitive damages in cases involving egregious employer conduct. Attorney fees and legal costs may also be recoverable under certain employment statutes.
Contact Your La Mesa Wrongful Termination Lawyer
If you believe you were wrongfully terminated from your La Mesa or San Diego County job, contact me for relentless representation. Call 619-577-4533 or send me an email to discuss your case.