Elizabeth Martin

Overview

Liz Martin resolves the employment disputes that keep business owners awake at night. She defends companies against discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims—whether brought by a single plaintiff or coordinated groups. Her practice extends to class action litigation involving wage and hour violations, unfair competition allegations, and Private Attorneys General Act claims. What distinguishes her approach to problem-solving is a practical understanding of how employment law overlaps with business operations, shaped by years representing small and mid-sized enterprises where every legal decision carries immediate operational consequences.

 Her counseling work covers the compliance areas where employers face the steepest penalties: wage and hour requirements, WARN Act obligations, family and medical leave administration, and disability accommodation protocols. Liz recognizes that preventing litigation requires more than technical legal knowledge—it demands an understanding of how policies translate into daily management decisions. She works with clients to build defensible best practices and policies that withstand both regulatory audits and employee challenges, focusing on the pressure points where well-intentioned companies often stumble despite their best efforts.

Before joining O'Hagan Meyer, Liz spent significant time at a boutique firm where she represented small business owners navigating complex employment and commercial disputes. That experience taught her to think beyond courtroom strategy—she learned to anticipate how litigation affects hiring decisions, workplace culture, and bottom-line profitability. She's defended clients across industries where employment practices are scrutinized most heavily, giving her insight into the regulatory patterns and plaintiff strategies that shape modern workplace litigation.