Your Rights. Our Mission.
20+ years of trusted, diligent, and relentless advocacy towards protecting your employee rights in Employment Law and Workers' Compensation.
Practice Areas
We focus on employment law and workers’ compensation so you get experienced, dedicated advocacy.
Wrongful Termination
Fired for an illegal reason? We pursue compensation and accountability under California law.
Discrimination & Harassment
Gender, pregnancy, disability, race, age, or other protected categories—your dignity at work matters.
Retaliation / Whistleblower
Protection when you report unsafe conditions or unlawful practices and your employer strikes back.
Wage & Hour
Unpaid overtime, missed breaks, or misclassification—we help recover what you’re owed.
Workers’ Compensation Claims
From filing to settlement, we guide your claim and fight for medical care and wage replacement.
Denied & Delayed Benefits
Appeals and litigation when your claim is denied, underpaid, or unreasonably delayed.
Court of Appeals
Strategic representation when challenging or defending trial court decisions before the appellate courts, ensuring your case is fully and persuasively presented.
Litigation
Comprehensive litigation in employment and workers’ compensation matters, including FEHA claims, Government Tort claims, and both state and federal court actions.
Arbitration
Representation in arbitration proceedings, including challenges to forced arbitration agreements under the EFAA, claims of unconscionability, and disputes over contract enforcement.
Mediation
Guided mediation that focuses on resolving disputes efficiently, securing fair settlements, and avoiding the costs and delays of prolonged litigation.
Informal Settlement
Early intervention through informal settlement negotiations, advocating for favorable resolutions before filing a formal claim or lawsuit.
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About Attorney Elena Medina Torres
With over 20 years of experience in employment and labor law, Ms. Torres has dedicated her career to representing wronged workers. She guides her clients through every step of the process until resolution, ensuring they work directly with her—no barriers, only diligence and discipline. Drawing on her background in medical malpractice, personal injury, trusts and estates, criminal defense, immigration, and bankruptcy, Ms. Torres brings a strong, well-rounded foundation to every case. Above all, she protects her clients from violations of the law and fights tirelessly to enforce their rights.
- California State Bar No. 232018
- Western State College of Law
- Bilingual representation: English & Spanish
Associations
The active participation in educational conferences, trial college, specialization courses have empowered Elena to never leave or forsake any client.
CELA
California Employment Lawyer Association
CAAA
California Applicant Attorney Association
OCBA
Orange County Bar Association
OCTLA
Orange County Trial Lawyer Association
Contact
Elena Medina Law — The Law Office of Elena Medina Torres
930 W 17th St, Suite F Santa Ana, CA 92706
Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00am–5:00pm
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