Legal Center Advice
Exclusive access to legal help
Take the guesswork out of the laws and regulations affecting restaurants with a strong team of law firms that counsel CRA members on any matter that may arise. Members get one call (not to exceed 15 minutes) of legal advice every month!
To set up a call with one of our legal partners, please call 800.765.4842 ext. 2743 or email helpline@calrest.org.
Member Testimonial
Mark Ford from JD Food speaks about the benefits of CRA’s legal resources
“Dealing with lawsuits and disability act, and things like that can get really complicated for restaurateurs and the restaurant association is here to provide that type of service and that sort of professionalism for our industry.”
– Mark Ford from JD Food
Our Legal Partners
Click through to get to know our legal experts:
Zaller Law Group, PC
Anthony Zaller ● Partner
Zaller Law Group is dedicated to assisting CA businesses with employment and business legal issues. They help companies of all sizes with almost every type of employment legal issues facing CA employers. They advise and represent employers in class actions, PAGA representative actions, harassment/discrimination/retaliation claims, governmental investigations/audits, and provide advice and counseling on policy development and difficult employment issues.
Fisher & Phillips LLP
Alden Parker ● Regional Managing Partner
With almost 600 attorneys in 41 offices across the United States and Mexico, Fisher Phillips is an international labor and employment firm providing practical business solutions for employers’ workplace legal problems. We regularly advise and counsel clients on issues surrounding wage and hour, employment discrimination and harassment, litigation, workplace safety, immigration, trade secrets and non-competes, and more.
Wilson Elser
Bruno Katz ● Partner
Wilson Elser is the preeminent defense litigation firm in the United States. At any given time, their more than 1,000 attorneys are engaged in some 100,000 defense and coverage matters, with many defending clients in various local, state and federal courts. Indeed, over more than four decades, our litigation, coverage and trial lawyers have gained a reputation for taking on and prevailing in the most challenging and technical cases.
Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard
Vance Piggott ● Shareholder
Kronick is a full-service law firm serving clients throughout California. The firm plays an integral role in many significant matters shaping and defining the state’s legal landscape, and its attorneys take pride in providing exceptional legal representation to every client. Serving both public and private clients, our attorneys offer strategic advice and guidance on a variety of matters, helping clients to minimize risks while navigating complex regulatory issues.
Berliner Cohen LLP
Christine H. Long ● Partner
Berliner Cohen, LLP, is a highly-respected Northern CA full-service business law firm. Their diverse business practices help guide business of all sizes. They seek to provide sound business advice from incorporation, to ongoing day to day management, whether your needs involve advising on corporate structure, employment advice and counsel, or leasing and real estate development.
Jackson Lewis P.C.
Laura A. Pierson-Scheinberg ● Principal
Focused on labor and employment law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. They help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions.