HAUSMAN & SOSA
Suretyship
Claims and litigation involving all types of bonds, including license and permit, payment and performance, fidelity, subdivision and miscellaneous bonds.
Hausman & Sosa, LLP is a civil litigation firm of highly qualified and experienced attorneys.
The members of Hausman & Sosa, LLP bring together a broad range of legal expertise within the areas of suretyship, construction law and employment law.
A Highly Qualified Team You Can Trust
The members of Hausman & Sosa, LLP bring together a broad range of legal expertise within the areas of suretyship, construction law and employment law. These specialties include the full scope of litigation skills, including mediation, arbitration, trial and appeal.
The firm, while specializing in trial practice, recognizes that litigation can be an expensive dispute resolution process and therefore works with the client in seeking alternative procedures when appropriate.
Our Attorneys:
Jeffrey M. Hausman
Partner
Mr. Hausman specializes in the areas of employment law and suretyship. He has personally conducted numerous trials, including high profile jury trials. He has successfully defended many employment discrimination cases.
Full ProfileCarlos E. Sosa * Retired
Partner
Mr. Sosa has extensive and diversified experience in the areas of legal malpractice defense, real estate and suretyship. He advises insurance companies and sureties, as well as developers and contractors.
Full ProfileLarry D. Stratton
Senior Associate
Mr. Stratton has been an invaluable associate of the firm since 1989. He currently specializes in employment law and general business litigation, and lends considerable experience to the firm’s appellate practice.
Full ProfileVincent McGowan
Senior Associate
Mr. McGowan joined the firm in 1999 after several years of practice as a civil litigator. He has extensive experience in personal injury litigation including medical malpractice.
Full ProfileLisa Grigg
Associate
Ms. Grigg was admitted to the California Bar in 1999 and has almost a decade of experience in labor and employment law, she has experience in negotiating MOU contracts.
Full ProfileBarbara D’Abusco
Of Counsel
Ms. D’Abusco has 30+ years of Law Enforcement experience as a sworn member of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Full ProfileAni Kasparian Barsamian
Associate
Ms. Barsamian was admitted to the California Bar in 2017. Prior to being admitted to the Bar, she was involved for over 10 years with the structured settlement industry.
Full ProfileTalin M. Gregorian
Attorney
Ms. Gregorian was admitted to the California Bar in 2009 with a wide range of experience in different practice areas including employment law, real estate and mortgage litigation, banking and lien prioritization, and contract and insurance litigation. Ms. Gregorian received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles in … Read more
Full ProfileOur Practice
Construction
Complex litigation, as well as simple contract disputes. Mechanic's liens, stop notices and related collection remedies.
Real Estate
Litigation arising from commercial, industrial and residential disputes.
Employment
Advising public and private sector employers, preparation of employment agreements, litigation involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation
Estate Planning
Specializing in preparing specialized legal documents including wills, trusts, and "living wills."
Mediation & Arbitration
The firm places great emphasis on alternative dispute resolution techniques.
Business Litigation
Litigation involving business disputes and contractual disputes, contract interpretation and formation of business contracts.
Trials
All members and associates possess a high level of trial skills based on firsthand courtroom experience.
Appeals
Members of the firm have participated in many cases which have set judicial precedent. Some of these are listed here.
News & Articles
LA County Sheriff’s Department Award
Presented to: Jeffrey M. Hausman. In recognition for the successful verdict of the Penelope Armstrong vs. County of Los Angeles lawsuit.
Continue ReadingRecent Public Employment Decisions
White v. County of Los Angeles. LACERA Refuses to “Play Ball”. The Superior Court dismissed Hudson’s lawsuit, but . . . Court of Appeal: REVERSED
Continue ReadingWorker claimed retaliation for taking medical leave: plaintiff
On June 29, 2009, plaintiff Marie Brown, 56, was discharged from her job as a Human Services Aide of Department of Children and Family Services.
Continue ReadingCounty denied retaliating against complaining employee
Plaintiff Jesse Dampier, 42, claimed that starting in 1999, supervisors and co-workers operated a conspiracy to use racial slurs.
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