Petty Rader, Employment Attorney in Torrance, California

Petty concentrates on employment, formation, ip, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Petty handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Employment

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• Formation

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• IP

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• Litigation

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Petty's primary office is at 19700 S Vermont Ave Ste 250, Torrance, CA, 90502-1117. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Petty usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Petty discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Petty for a employment case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Petty walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Petty offer a free consultation?

  Petty charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Petty's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Petty's current terms during booking.

• How long do employment cases in California typically take?

  Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Petty gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Petty take my case if I'm outside Torrance?

  Petty is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Petty will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Petty?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Petty will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Petty accepting new employment clients right now?

  Petty's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.