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Paul Joseph Christensen, Employment Attorney in Long Beach, California

Over 22 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Insurance, and Litigation

Practicing employment in Long Beach since 2004.

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Paul Joseph Christensen is an associate based in Long Beach, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, Insurance, and Litigation. Paul has over 22 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Houser & Allison A Professional Corporation.

Based in
Long Beach, CA
Experience
over 22 years
Known for
Employment · Insurance · Litigation
  • Handles Employment, Insurance, and Litigation matters from Long Beach, CA.
  • Over 22 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Paul Joseph Christensen: Paul Joseph Christensen is an associate based in Long Beach, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, Insurance, and Litigation. Paul has over 22 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Houser & Allison A Professional Corporation.

Areas of practice

Paul's practice areas in Long Beach

Paul concentrates on employment, insurance, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Paul handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Long Beach, California

Paul takes employment matters in Long Beach, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Paul agrees to represent you.

Insurance cases in Long Beach, California

Paul takes insurance matters in Long Beach, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Paul agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Long Beach, California

Paul takes litigation matters in Long Beach, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Paul agrees to represent you.

Biography

Paul Joseph Christensen, employment attorney serving Long Beach

Paul Joseph Christensen is an associate based in Long Beach, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, Insurance, and Litigation. Paul has over 22 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Houser & Allison A Professional Corporation. Paul works from Long Beach, California and takes on employment matters across the region.

Paul Joseph Christensen is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, insurance, civil litigation. Paul received a B.S. degree from Western Michigan University in 1999, and has been licensed for 22 years. Paul practices at Houser & Allison A Professional Corporation in Long Beach, CA.

Paul's approach to employment cases

Paul Joseph Christensen is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, insurance, civil litigation. Paul received a B.S. degree from Western Michigan University in 1999, and has been licensed for 22 years. Paul practices at Houser & Allison A Professional Corporation in Long Beach, CA.

The kind of cases Paul takes

Paul reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, insurance, and litigation matters in Long Beach and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Paul studied and practices

  • University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

    J.D. · 2003

  • Western Michigan University

    B.S. Criminal · 1999

Jurisdictions

Paul's state bar admissions

  • Michigan

    2012 · ACTIVE

  • California

    2004 · ACTIVE

Paul studied at J.D. in University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and B.S. Criminal in Western Michigan University.

Law school and academic background

Paul completed J.D. in University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and B.S. Criminal in Western Michigan University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Paul runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Paul's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Long Beach and American Bar Associations Association of Southern California Defense Counsel

    membership

Locations

Paul Joseph Christensen's office in Long Beach

Paul's primary office is at 3780 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA, 90806. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Houser & Allison A Professional Corporation

3780 Kilroy Airport Way

Long Beach, CA 90806

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Hiring guide

How to hire Paul Joseph Christensen — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Paul charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Paul's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Paul will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Long Beach, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Paul

Paul 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.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Paul confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Paul's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Paul Joseph Christensen

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

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

  • Does Paul offer a free consultation?

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

  • Can Paul take my case if I'm outside Long Beach?

    Paul 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 — Paul 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 Paul?

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

  • Is Paul accepting new employment clients right now?

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

Areas served

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