We Protect & Defend Employers & Their Business Employment Defense & Business Attorneys

Empowering Your Business to Succeed & Thrive

We advise businesses to ensure compliance with California law and provide vigorous, expert defense in employment lawsuits.

Pasadena Employment Defense Attorneys

Fighting to Protect Southern California Businesses Since 2014

At Hackler Flynn & Associates, we champion the businesses that drive innovation, growth, and opportunity in our community. Founded by skilled employment law attorney Cynthia Hackler Flynn, we’re a certified WBENC Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) that has spent more than a decade helping companies effectively navigate legal challenges, including employment law claims and disputes of all kinds. In every case, we strive to provide practical, strategic guidance to protect what our clients have built and support them on their journeys to success.

Call (323) 991-7506 or reach out online to learn more about us and how our Pasadena employment defense attorneys can serve you. We offer in-person, over-the-phone, and virtual consultations, making it convenient to start with us.

Who We Serve

Hackler Flynn & Associates supports businesses and entrepreneurs in Southern California, as well as those who are based elsewhere but have matters to handle in the area. Our team knowledgeably represents clients in numerous industries, such as:

Our clients range from emerging startups to long-standing family companies to large corporations, all united by a need for reliable, growth-oriented legal counsel.

In addition to our business-focused services, we represent families in caregiver and nanny disputes, working tirelessly to secure justice, remedy disputes, and prevent disruptive legal issues.

Here to Help You Thrive

Whether you need an attorney to defend your business in an employment lawsuit, draft and review a crucial contract, or assist in resolving a caregiver dispute, our Pasadena employment defense lawyers are here to help you thrive.

It’s this commitment to clients that has allowed us to earn the confidence of numerous business owners, entrepreneurs, families, and others. We welcome the opportunity to earn your confidence, too, as we work to tackle legal challenges and safeguard your future.

What Our Clients Say

The best attorneys
“Absolute Pros. Cynthia and Emily helped navigate me through one of the most important business transactions of my life. They helped me clearly understand my ownership contract and ensure I made the right decision. Their services are worth every penny. The best attorneys I’ve hired.”

- Dan E.
Quick, effective, and professional
“Cynthia and her team nailed it! We had a very specific, urgent employment issue, and Cynthia came recommended to me from a close friend. Her team was quick, effective, and professional all the way through and helped us close it out cleanly. Thank you!”

- Nick F.
Capable, strategic, and thoughtful
“Cynthia is an exceptional law firm leader. She is highly capable, strategic, and thoughtful. Cindy is also a natural connector an oracle of local bar resources & knowledge, trusted by clients and fellow professionals alike to navigate them to what they need, both within and beyond her firm.”

- Lauren P.

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Our Unique Service Model: Outsourced In-House Counsel

We’re built to serve businesses the way in-house counsel would, all without the overhead. As we’ve termed it, we’re your “outsourced in-house counsel.”

The advantages of this approach include:

Flexibility and cost-effectiveness – Access to premier legal services at a fraction of the price of employing an in-house legal team
Responsive service – We work around your schedule to provide the advice and direction you need
Direct partner involvement – You’ll collaborate with our skilled team to devise and implement personalized legal strategies
Growth-centered solutions – Our solutions account for your long-term business objectives, not just today's challenges

We believe our services deliver exceptional value, but you don’t have to only take our word for it. Many clients have attested to the undeniable impact of our support and advocacy, which you can read about on our reviews page.

To partner with Hackler Flynn & Associates, call (323) 991-7506 or get in touch online. We look forward to learning about your needs and discussing how we can deliver the support and advocacy you deserve.

Proactive Counsel
We don’t just react to problems, we help prevent them by learning your business, reviewing contracts, and advising on day-to-day employment decisions.
Woman-Owned Firm with Personalized Service
As a certified WBE and WOSB, we deliver responsive, flexible support with options for in-person, virtual, or phone consultations tailored to busy business owners.
75+ Years of Combined Experience
The firm brings deep litigation and counseling experience that clients can trust in high-stakes situations.
Boutique Employment Defense Expertise
We focus exclusively on protecting business owners in employment law, offering highly specialized knowledge.
Every Case Prepared for Trial
From beginning to end, we always help our clients prepare to win.

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