Mellissa Ann Schafer, Employment Attorney in Los Angeles, California

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

• Employment

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• General

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• Insurance

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• Personal Injury

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• Workers Comp

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Mellissa's primary office is at Suite 800, 11601 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90025. 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 Mellissa usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Mellissa 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 Mellissa for a employment case?

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

• Does Mellissa offer a free consultation?

  Mellissa charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Mellissa's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Mellissa'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. Mellissa gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Mellissa take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?

  Mellissa 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 — Mellissa 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 Mellissa?

  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. Mellissa will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Mellissa accepting new employment clients right now?

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