ADA Litigation Defense Attorneys Based in San Diego

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The number of ADA related lawsuits has sharply risen in the past few years here in San Diego, and across the State of California.  Many lawsuits are brought by plaintiffs who are consistently in court on the matter, those we often refer to in the legal industry as “serial plaintiffs.”  They are looking for a business who is not in full compliance with ADA requirements, and a lawsuit often follows.  The Watkins Firm provides aggressive ADA litigation defense, as well as advice and counsel on how to bring your business into compliance with all ADA regulations and statutes.

There are two primary groups of ADA claims and lawsuits:

  • Those Filed under ADA Title I
  • Those Filed under ADA Title III

Defending ADA Title I and ADA Title III Lawsuits

Title I cases relate to discrimination against an employee or ADA related claims filed by an employee against the employer.  The Watkins Firm helps our clients to develop sound policies, guidelines and strategies for meeting and exceeding the requirements for employers under ADA Title I.  When a dispute arises, our employer defense litigation team deploys a unique approach to resolving legal disputes, focusing on resolution of the core issues (if any) and leveraged negotiation to bring closure to the lawsuit and resulting financial exposure.

ADA Title III cases generally relate to any entity or storefront who does business with the public.  This includes commercial properties, businesses and any facilities where a person with disabilities may interact with your people, or the facilities that house your business.  There are strict regulations regarding access to your facilities, and the amenities offered within.  There are also issues with access to information and other communications related requirements.  Employers must focus attention upon the policies and procedures that guide their own employees when interacting with someone who is disabled.

This is an expanding area of law and a growing area of exposure to San Diego employers.  The Watkins Firm’s ADA litigation defense lawyers are skilled and seasoned trial attorneys, with decades of service to the San Diego region.  If you are an employer who is concerned about coming into full compliance with ADA regulations, or an employer facing an ADA lawsuit we invite you to call for a free and substantive consultation at 858-535-1511.