Trusted Advocates in Business & Employment Litigation

practical by nature. strategic by design.
Portrait of Partners Susanna F. Wiseman and Brett K. Wiseman
Our Philosophy

Winning Is Measured by Where You Stand Tomorrow

“Winning” a lawsuit is not simply a verdict or settlement—it is reaching a result that leaves you or your business in the strongest possible position to move forward. Forceful when litigation requires it and practical when strategy calls for it, we pursue claims aggressively when necessary while remaining candid about risk, cost, and the most efficient path to your goals—and we refuse to extend litigation simply for litigation’s sake.

At Wiseman Law, LLP, your matter is never handed off to junior associates. Partners Susanna F. Wiseman and Brett K. Wiseman collaborate closely on the firm’s cases, each bringing extensive courtroom and strategic advisory experience directly to your side.

Susanna F. Wiseman

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Brett K. Wiseman

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Areas of Practice

Comprehensive Counsel & Trial Advocacy

Business & Commercial Litigation

We help Southern California business owners, companies, and decision-makers avoid costly disputes through proactive pre-litigation counsel—and represent them forcefully in court when litigation arises. Our practice spans virtually every sector of the economy, from real estate, lending, insurance, and professional services to automotive, hospitality, and restaurant operations.

  • —Pre-Litigation Strategy & Dispute Avoidance
  • —Contract Disputes & Business Torts
  • —Commercial Leases, Property Sales & Management
  • —Partnership, Shareholder & Governance Disputes
  • —Unfair Competition & Intellectual Property
  • —Fiduciary Duty & Conflicts of Interest

Employment Litigation & Counsel

We represent both employees and employers in high-stakes workplace litigation, executive disputes, and pre-litigation negotiations across California state and federal courts. Whether advising a business on how to prevent costly workplace claims or advocating for an individual whose career and livelihood are on the line, we pursue practical, decisive results.

  • —Wrongful Termination & Retaliation Claims
  • —Workplace Discrimination & Harassment
  • —Wage & Hour, Commissions & Misclassification
  • —Executive Severance & Departure Negotiations
  • —Employer Defense & Workplace Counseling
  • —Trade Secrets & Employee Mobility Disputes
Direct Partner Access

Discuss Your Matter With Us

Whether you are seeking proactive counsel to avoid a dispute or facing active commercial or employment litigation, reach out directly to speak with a partner.

  • Office 120 Vantis Dr., Suite 300, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (by appointment only)
  • Telephone (949) 883-1200
  • Electronic Mail contact@wiseman.law