“The leading rule for the lawyer, as for the man of every other calling, is diligence. Leave nothing for to-morrow [sic] which can be done to-day [sic]. . . . Whatever piece of business you have in hand, before stopping, do all the labor pertaining to it which can then be done.” The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln edited by Roy P. Basler, Volume II, “Notes for a Law Lecture” (July 1, 1850), p. 81.

Garofolo & Ramsdell, LLP was founded by two experienced attorneys who share the belief that hard work is one of the most important aspects of practicing law. We handle a wide variety of business law and employee benefits issues in litigation and transactional settings. Although based in California, we have a national practice.

Our business law practice includes contract negotiations, business formation and franchise advice, partnership and other business-owner disputes, employment matters, and consumer issues. Our attorneys have represented individuals and entities. We have state and federal court litigation experience and represent plaintiffs and defendants.

Our employee benefits practice focuses on retirement and health and welfare plans governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”). We represent clients with regard to a diverse range of ERISA matters, including service provider arrangements, benefits disputes, fiduciary breach claims, Department of Labor investigations, and litigation. We represent clients at all levels of the federal courts and have experience in class actions and other complex litigation.

Our attorneys have received numerous accolades for their work in the legal field.