Selected Litigation Experience
- A restaurant franchise company seeking affirmance of a trial court order denying class certification in an employee misclassification case.
- A video-game hardware and software distributor in a nationwide class action alleging that a software update improperly disengaged features on video game consoles.
- A depository bank in multiple nationwide class actions asserting Federal Wiretap Act, unfair competition, conversion, and negligence claims.
- An insurance broker in a commercial dispute with an insured alleging claims of fraud, negligence, and breach of fiduciary duty.
- A hardware and software distributor in a nationwide class action alleging that a software program was deceptive and fraudulent.
- An energy company in a California class action alleging fraudulent and unfair advertising.
Commitment to Pro Bono Work
Alec is dedicated to pro bono work. He has represented an individual in a 2-year federal civil rights case, the San Francisco Posts of the American Legion in a 3-year charitable trust dispute, and numerous retired Veterans seeking combat related special compensation (CRSC).
In 2013, the State Bar of California awarded Alec with the Wiley W. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services "for voluntary provision of legal services to the poor or disadvantaged, improving the law and the legal system and increasing access to justice."
