A Super Lawyers Rising Stars honoree, Shar has defended employers in disputes involving allegations of discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, retaliation, contract disputes, wage and hour violations, disputes over leave entitlements, and other employment-related disputes brought under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, and California’s FEHA and CFRA. Shar works with clients in mediation proceedings, as well as other alternative dispute resolution proceedings, to find efficient and reasonable solutions to complex disputes.
Shar works with health plans, insurance carriers, medical providers, and employers regarding issues arising from ERISA-governed health and employee benefit plans. He handles ERISA litigation related to insurance disputes, healthcare benefits disputes, and other employee benefits disputes.
Additionally, Shar represents clients in civil and commercial litigation matters outside the employment law arena, including business disputes and breach of contract matters. His practice also includes handling real estate issues involving chain-of-title disputes, foreclosure, mortgage banking, and loan servicing; and he offers experience in family law matters, including drafting pre- and post-marital agreements.