Joseph M. Lovretovich

Joseph M. Lovretovich is the president of JML Law, APLC, a 14-attorney firm specializing in Employment Law and Personal Injury law. He is a member of California Employment Lawyers Association and has practiced for over 40 years. He was the principal attorney in the California Supreme Court case of Colmenares v. Braemar Country Club. His firm mediates about 100 cases per year. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California and Southwestern University School of Law.

Articles written by this author:

Tax considerations in settling the case at mediation

Allocation of settlement proceeds and the tax consequences must be understood when negotiated with institutional defendants

Joseph M. Lovretovich
Jennifer A. Lipski

2017 August


Arbitrating employment claims

Don’t just turn and run from an arbitration clause; some can be used to your advantage

Joseph M. Lovretovich
Andrew S. Pletcher

2018 August


Common pitfalls and landmines in mediating employment claims

Common pitfalls and landmines in mediating employment claims

Complications presented by workers’ comp claims, SSDI and EDD claims, labor board claims and bankruptcy

Joseph M. Lovretovich
Jennifer A. Lipski

2019 August


Ten steps in mediating your case

Mediation is not a one-shot event like a lottery or a slot machine; it’s a process, just like a trial

Joseph M. Lovretovich

2020 August