About the firm
Protecting Employees’ Rights,
One Case at a Time
Most employment firms you will call this week represent both sides. They sue employers for one client and advise employers on how to avoid being sued for the next. We made a different choice. RMD Employment Law represents employees. Only employees. Never the company.
†Past results do not guarantee outcomes. See our Privacy & Terms page for more.
Our position
Why We Only Represent Employees
One side means no conflicts, and no conflicts means no softened advice. A firm with corporate clients has to think about how those clients will feel about the arguments it makes and the tactics it exposes. We do not. We can tell you plainly what your employer is likely to do, because we spend every day on the other side of companies that do it.
The stakes are lopsided, and being honest about that is the point. You walk in with the one employment case of your life, probably the first time you have ever sued anyone, often while you are out of work. Your employer has a human resources department, an insurance policy, and defense counsel it keeps on retainer. Representing employees exclusively is how we spend our whole practice narrowing that gap instead of playing both sides of it.
The difference
A Firm With Corporate Clients, or a Firm With Only You
Firms That Represent Both Sides
- ✕ Corporate clients whose feelings shape the argument
- ✕ Tactics they will not expose because they use them
- ✕ Advice softened to protect a relationship
- ✕ Hourly billing that runs whether you win or not
RMD Employment Law
- ✓ Employees only, so there is no conflict to manage
- ✓ We tell you exactly what your employer will likely do
- ✓ No relationship to protect, no reason to soften
- ✓ Contingency, so our fee depends on your result
How we work
How We Handle Your Case
An Attorney Reviews Every New Client Inquiry
The details of your unique case are reviewed by a lawyer, not a call center or a bot.
We Start to Build an Evidence Plan on Day One
Personnel files, texts, pay records, and witness notes disappear or get cleaned up. We move to preserve them early.
We Prepare Every Case as If It Will Be Tried
Settlement pressure comes from readiness. Employers settle cases they believe will actually reach a jury.
We File Where the Law Requires It
Many claims must go through the California Civil Rights Department, the state agency that handles discrimination complaints, or the Labor Commissioner, the state office that handles unpaid wage claims, before or instead of court. We handle those filings and their deadlines.
Throughout, one commitment holds: we never contact your employer without your permission.
No Fees Unless We Win
Always on the Employees’ Side
Free Confidential Consultation
Always AvailableNo fee unless we win
What Does No Fee Unless We Win Mean Here?
1
The Consultation Is Free
No charge to tell us what happened and hear whether you have a claim.
2
No Hourly Bills, No Retainer
Nothing comes out of your pocket while the case runs. The firm advances the costs of building it.
3
Our Fee Comes Out of the Recovery
A percentage, paid at the end, out of the result. The exact percentage and cost terms live in a written agreement you sign before any fee exists.
4
No Recovery, No Attorney Fee
If the case does not win, there is no attorney fee.
That holds even when there is no claim to bring. We review severance agreements free of charge, because an employee who was laid off without a claim still needs fast contract help before a signing deadline.
Our roots
Where We Came From
RMD Employment Law is built by the team behind RMD Law, the Irvine based firm that grew a statewide practice representing individuals, not corporations, on contingency. That firm model was simple: take the case, advance the costs, get paid only if the client recovers. We carry the same model into the workplace.
Your team
Who Will Work on My Case?
Natalie Price
Partner
Admitted to the California Bar in 2011. She leads employment litigation at the firm, representing employees in state and federal courts.
Aria Miran
Founding Partner
Advocating for plaintiffs since 2012. Experienced in litigation strategy and complex disputes. Speaks English, Farsi and Spanish.
Nicole Dolle
Founding Partner
Negotiating settlements and trying cases since 2013. Focused on trial preparation, case strategy and dispute resolution.
John Rajaee
Founding Partner
Practicing law since 2008. Began on the corporate side, and now he uses their playbook against them. Speaks English and Farsi.
Where We Work
We keep offices in eight California cities and represent employees statewide, with phone and video consultations anywhere in the state. Many cases can be resolved without you ever having to visit our office. Contact us to find out more.
Employment Law Resources
- State Bar of California, attorney licensing and public discipline records: calbar.ca.gov
- California Civil Rights Department, how to file an employment complaint: calcivilrights.ca.gov
- California Employment Lawyers Association: cela.org
Reviews
What Our Clients Say
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RMD Law exceeded my expectations. Everyone I spoke with was kind, attentive, and genuinely cared about helping me. Communication was excellent, and I always felt confident that my case was in capable hands. The team worked hard on my behalf and made a stressful situation feel much more manageable. I’m very grateful for their help and would absolutely recommend them.
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I can’t say enough good things about John and the team at RMD Law. He was honest about what to expect, always called back when he said he would, and broke everything down for me. I felt protected the whole way through and ended up with a result that really helped me get back on my feet. If you’re looking for a lawyer who is both sharp and genuinely caring, ask for John. Thankful!
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I had a great experience with RMD Law. Their team was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my case. They communicated clearly, answered all my questions, and kept me informed throughout the entire process. I always felt supported and confident that my case was in good hands. I highly recommend RMD Law to anyone looking for a trustworthy and dedicated legal team!
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RMD Law is exactly what you hope to find when you need legal representation. Yen is sharp, thorough, and easy to reach whenever there’s a question. The whole team operates with a level of professionalism that makes the entire process feel effortless. Highly recommend and would not hesitate to send anyone here.
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I had a great experience working with Nicole at RMD Law. They were professional, responsive, and genuinely cared about my case. Throughout the process, they kept me informed and worked hard to achieve a positive outcome. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of legal representation.
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Had a fantastic experience with this team. Would give 6 stars if I could. Felt heard throughout the entire process. Everyone was extremely kind to me and I felt blessed to be a part of the journey that took place. Thank you to everyone involved, I’m extremely grateful.
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RMD Law operates at a different level than other firms in the area. Chelsie is incredibly organized and on top of every detail, and John brings a calm confidence that makes you trust the process completely. The results consistently exceed expectations. Five stars.
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John Rajaee is exactly the kind of attorney you want handling something important — calm, knowledgeable, and always a step ahead. The support staff at RMD matches that same energy and the overall experience is just really smooth from the jump. Top tier firm.
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Thank you so much RMD law for helping us to resolve our case. Maria in particular was key in speeding up this process and communicated everything that was going on. She advocated and fought for us and we are so grateful!
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I had a good experience with this law firm. Everyone was patient and nice to me. My case manager Anjolie made me feel comfortable and helped me the whole time. I also like Katie cause she helped me get a good outcome
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