Alicen Diane Burtness, Employment Attorney in Irvine, California

Alicen concentrates on employment and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Alicen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Employment

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• Personal Injury

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Alicen's primary office is at 2020 Main St Ste 770, Irvine, CA, 92614-8221. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Alicen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Alicen discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Alicen for a employment case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Alicen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Alicen offer a free consultation?

  Alicen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alicen's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Alicen's current terms during booking.

• How long do employment cases in California typically take?

  Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Alicen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Alicen take my case if I'm outside Irvine?

  Alicen is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Alicen will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Alicen?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Alicen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Alicen accepting new employment clients right now?

  Alicen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.