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Labor/Employment

Apr. 22, 2026

Former Lewis Brisbois executive accuses firm of bias, retaliation

A lawsuit claims the firm fired a senior executive on protected leave after he reported harassment and suspected embezzlement and billing irregularities.

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP is facing new litigation alleging discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination, brought by a former senior executive who claims he was fired while on protected medical leave after raising concerns about harassment and suspected embezzlement and billing practices.

Martin Ervin, the firm's former national billing director, filed an 11-count complaint April 7 in Los Angeles County Superior Court against the firm and form...

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