Gallenberg PC is closely monitoring the rapidly-evolving impact of COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”) and following the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and state and local authorities. We are taking precautionary measures and implementing procedures to ensure the health and safety of our staff, clients, and individuals with whom we conduct business. Rest assured that we are taking all available steps to remain accessible to our clients and to members of the community at large, as we continue to act in accordance with their best interests during this difficult time.
Please see below for answers to some commonly asked questions regarding our services during this time, and feel free to reach out to us via this website, e-mail at info@gallenberglaw.com or (818) 237-5267. Please note that the best way to reach us is via this website and e-mail.
1. Q. Are you Providing Legal Services During Normal Business Hours?A. Yes! We are available remotely for normal business operations between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM. Our physical office is closed to the public, but we are working remotely and practicing physical distancing.
While we would like to help everyone, our legal services are limited to our practice areas. As a reminder, we provide legal services relating to employment laws in the private sector only.
We will respond to you as quickly as possible given the circumstances, but please be patient as we are a service provider trying to provide legal services during a and with a high demand for our services.
2. Q. Are You Accepting new Clients?A. It depends on what our current case load is on the day you contact us. If you want to be considered a new client, the best way to submit your case for review is by completing the Case Evaluation Form.
Please make sure to read our FAQ’s page regarding our intake process here.
Given we are in the middle of a crisis, we may take longer to make a determination on whether to accept your case. Your anticipated patience is appreciated.
3. Q. Are you still providing Free Online Legal Case Review?A. If we are accepting new clients, yes! In that case, we will not charge to review your submission. Please submit your case for review today Case Evaluation Form.
Please make sure to read our FAQ’s page regarding our intake process and the types of cases we handle here.
4. When and how can I Contact you?A. This Website, Phone, and E-mail. The fastest and most efficient way to contact us regarding your potential case is to submit the Case Evaluation Form. These submissions will be addressed as they come in, in the order that they are received. However, if you wish to speak to a live Firm representative about your matter, you can call Monday through Friday between 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM at (818) 237-5267. If you are calling about a new case, please select the new client intake line. Please note that we do not accept walk-ins and are currently not accepting in-person appointments at our offices. You can also e-mail us at info@gallenberglaw.com.
5. What are Some Helpful Websites During This Time?Employment Development Department:
If you are experiencing loss of employment or your hours have been reduced, you can contact EDD at: https://www.edd.ca.gov/
New Federal Sick Leave Law Due to Covid-19:H.R.6201 - Families First Coronavirus Response Act
https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6201/text
Los Angeles County Courts:
http://www.lacourt.org/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/
California Department of Public Health (CDPH):
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/ncov2019.aspx
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health:
http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/
Los Angeles County “Safer at Home Order”:
http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/FAQ-SaferatHomeOrder.pdf
City of Los Angeles COVID-19 Response and Info Page:
https://corona-virus.la/