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ABOUT THE FIRM
Attwood|Gregg is a boutique law firm providing exceptional litigation and advice and counsel services for businesses in California and other states. We are zealous advocates for our clients. We are creative. We are unyielding in pursuit of your case. We are results oriented. Led by partners Mark Attwood and Jess Gregg, A|G’s practice is focused on high-profile, complex cases including employment, contract, class-action, PAGA, ERISA, and general business litigation in federal and California state courts. Our attorneys are experienced litigators and employment law advisors on workplace legal issues. When it comes to employment matters, A|G represents clients ranging from nonprofits to Fortune 500 corporations. Given A|G’s depth of experience, we are uniquely situated to understand the strengths, weaknesses and pressure points of employment law litigation and the particularities of your business or individual circumstances.
Mark Attwood
Partner
Mark Attwood is an experienced attorney on multiple levels. He was a Principal of a national and premier AmLaw 100 employment law firm for more than 25 years. He has litigated cases for more than 35 years as a determined advocate for his clients. This includes matters involving all varieties of discrimination, harassment, personal injury, wage and hour, disability, ERISA and race. He provides seasoned employment law advice and counsel to a wide variety of clients ranging from Fortune 500 public companies, and privately held companies to individual executives, celebrities, non-profit institutions, and educational institutions. His experience spans the manufacturing, retail, service, hospitality, law firm, construction, education, food, and entertainment fields and industries.
Mark is particularly experienced with high-level executive matters including employment agreements and terminations. He understands the complex issues and conflicts that can arise at the corporate board and executive levels. He has served as the Board Chair of three separate organizations. He brings this knowledge base, practicality, and background to his practice. Mark consistently is recognized among his peers as a Super Lawyer® and a Best Lawyer®.
J.D. University of Utah, William H. Leary Scholar, 1985
B.S. University of Utah College of Business, Magna Cum Laude, 1981
Jess Gregg
Partner
Jess Gregg is an experienced trial attorney, having litigated a wide variety of civil cases including personal injury, employment, ERISA, art and entertainment, business litigation, intellectual property, class actions, and international law; representing defendants and plaintiffs. Prior to forming A|G, Jess was a Principal of a national and premier AmLaw 100 employment law firm. She litigates all varieties of employment law matters, including discrimination, harassment, personal injury, disability, ERISA, and wage and hour, including wage and hour class action, complex litigation and PAGA defense. Jess has a unique ability to understand her clients’ circumstances, to get to the heart of their cases, and to represent them in a decisive manner.
Jess is at home in the courtroom. She is uncommonly creative. Jess provides innovative employment law advice and counsel to her clients, who span the retail, manufacturing, entertainment, art, celebrity, insurance, construction, and technology fields. She is solution oriented, and results driven. She is personable and effective. Jess is recognized as a Super Lawyer® by her peers.
J.D. Stetson University College of Law, 2010
B.A. University of Tampa, Honors, 2007
Joel Kelly
Partner
Joel Kelly has an accomplished and distinguished record throughout his 40-year career employment law career as an expert in complex employment litigation, as a veteran trial lawyer, and as a skilled legal advisor on a variety of workplace issues. He is experienced in representing employers in multiple industries, including clients in retail, restaurants, hospitality, entertainment, and manufacturing. Prior to joining A|G, Joel was a Principal of a national and premier AmLaw 100 employment firm for 30 years where he emphasized a preventative approach to avoiding workplace disputes.
Having prevailed in several cases through the state and federal appellate courts, Joel is responsible for significant legal precedent under California state wage and hour law, and he is widely recognized as an authority in the area. Joel’s additional expertise includes counseling and litigation on all phases of the employment relationship including employee discipline and termination, discrimination and harassment, class, collective and representative actions, PAGA, whistle-blowing, and unfair competition and protection of trade secrets. He has a unique ability to distill complex issues to get to the heart of the matter in a way that benefits his clients. Based on his years of experience and pragmatic demeanor, Joel has earned respect among his colleagues on both sides of the practice, who often turned to him to strategize on their cases.
In addition to his litigation skills, Joel serves as a mediator. With his deep understanding of employment law and his unique approach to resolving workplace disputes, Joel provides a skilled dispute resolution process as an alternative to the time, expense, and stress of litigation, including mediation in the area of complex wage and hour litigation. In his role as mediator, Joel is often able to provide the parties with creative and meaningful solutions to resolve their disputes.
Joel is a regular CLE instructor on employment law topics. He has consistently earned the recognition of his peers as a Super Lawyer® and Best Lawyer®.
J.D. Georgetown University Law Center, 1979
A.B. Boston University, 1975
Certificate in Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, 2017
Zoe Tremayne
Partner
Zoe Tremayne is an experienced attorney having litigated a large range of civil cases representing plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts around the country. She is a meticulous and effective advocate for her clients. Zoe’s areas of expertise include employment, business litigation, false claims act, breach of contract, defamation and false light, class actions, appellate litigation, and intellectual property, including trade dress, trademark, copyright, trade secrets, cease and desist issues, and the right to publicity. Zoe uses this knowledge to provide comprehensive employment law advice and counsel to her clients. Zoe also serves as the Firm’s Litigation Manager.
Before joining A|G, Zoe was an attorney at a national and premier AmLaw 100 employment law firm, and prior to that position, practiced at a boutique high-stakes litigation firm.
J.D. University of Virginia School of Law, 2015
B.A., M.A., Physiological Sciences, University of Oxford, England, 2012
Debbie Barsom
Of Counsel
Debbie Barsom is an accomplished attorney, having litigated a full range of employment cases in both state and federal courts. She is an effective advocate for her clients, representing employers of all sizes in a wide variety of industries. Debbie’s areas of focus include matters involving wage and hour claims, discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, class actions, and PAGA claims. In addition, Debbie uses her knowledge of these various areas to provide comprehensive advice and counsel to her clients, always keeping their business needs and goals in mind.
Before joining A|G, Debbie was an attorney at a national and premier AmLaw 100 employment law firm, and prior to that position, practiced at a boutique employment litigation firm. She has given her time to various community causes, serving as the Board Chair of several different non-profit organizations.
J.D., Boston University, Concentration in Litigation and Dispute Resolution, with honors, 2003
B.A, Political Science, International Politics Concentration, Specialization in Business Administration, University of California Los Angeles, 2000
Eve Tilley-Coulson
Of Counsel
Eve Tilley-Coulson is an experienced litigator and advisor in the employment law arena. As a litigator, Eve's areas of focus include single plaintiff and class action matters, and PAGA claims. Eve also provides advice, counsel and training to clients on wage and hour laws, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, onboarding and termination of employees.
Before joining A|G, Eve was an attorney at a national AmLaw 100 employment law firm and a national AmLaw 100 full-service law firm, and most recently Eve worked as Corporate Counsel at a multi-entity corporation. In this position she was responsible for providing advice and counsel to the General Counsel and business at large regarding employment law, performance management, hiring, leave management, advertising, and social media.
Prior to her litigation career, Eve worked in higher education investigating and heading compliance in Title IX, and related harassment and discrimination claims.
J.D. George Mason School of Law, 2015
B.A. Philosophy and Political Science, Washington University in St. Louis, 2010
Vanessa Viboch
Associate
Vanessa Viboch is a seasoned employment litigator who regularly defends clients against a wide range of claims including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour, and breach of contract. She represents clients in state and federal courts as well as in arbitration, and she has extensive experience advising employers across multiple industries, as well as government and law enforcement.
In addition to her litigation practice, Vanessa counsels employers on all aspects of employment law. She works closely with clients to develop proactive legal and business strategies designed to prevent workplace conflict and minimize employment disputes. Her advice and counsel practice also includes conducting customized training programs for both management and staff, as well as performing comprehensive audits of employment practices to ensure compliance in an ever-evolving legal landscape.
Before joining A|G, Vanessa practiced at a national and premier AmLaw 100 employment law firm. She has been recognized as a Super Lawyer and a Southern California Rising Star in 2019 and 2020.
J.D. Southwestern University Law, Top 30% of Class, 2011
Recipient, CALI “Excellence for the Future” Award, Fall 2010
M.A., Education, Pepperdine University, 2003
B.A., International Relations & Russian , University of Southern California, 2001
Bar admissions: California, Washington
OUR SERVICES
EMPLOYMENT LAW
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Defense litigation
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Wage and hour litigation including complex, class and PAGA actions
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Employer advice and counsel
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Individual employment advice and counsel
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Executive employment disputes
GENERAL BUSINESS LITIGATION
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Contract disputes
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Commercial issues
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS DISPUTES
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Benefit claims disputes under ERISA
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Breach of fiduciary claims under ERISA