By Marvin V. Acuna on October 13, 2025 Verified by Google

A True Advocate for Fair Employment Practices

John Fagerholm and his team at Defend My Biz are exceptional advocates for California employers navigating the complex landscape of employment law. What sets John apart is his ability to provide fierce, unwavering protection for his clients while maintaining an unwavering commitment to ethical and moral business practices.

John approaches each case like a gladiator in the arena—strategic, relentless, and fully dedicated to securing the best outcome for his clients. His team works tirelessly, often going above and beyond to ensure employers are not only legally protected but positioned to thrive. His outside-the-box thinking has proven invaluable in addressing unique challenges that require creative legal solutions.

What I particularly appreciate is his balanced perspective. He understands that employment law exists to protect workers' rights, which is fundamentally important. However, he also recognizes that employers need strong representation to prevent the misuse of legal mechanisms. John strikes this balance expertly, ensuring his clients can operate fairly and confidently without fear of exploitation.

If you're a California employer seeking knowledgeable, ethical, and tenacious legal representation, I cannot recommend John Fagerholm and Defend My Biz highly enough. They truly understand both the letter and spirit of employment law.

By Alisha Das on June 6, 2024 Verified by Google

My experience with Mr. Fagerholm is that he is both brilliant and caring. I was extraordinarily glad he was on my side. I had a very challenging situation with a duplicitous former staff member. Mr Fagerholm clearly explained the potential legal ramifications (I was in the right but there are individuals who make their living ‘gaming’ the system. I hope you never experience one but if you do, hire, John.)

He then wrote an ironclad release for settlement. He was incredibly patient and responsive to the former staff member’s completely unreasonable demands. John was able to write the release in such a way as to protect me and still mollify the unstable individual.

If you have anything from a relatively minor situation to one involving millions, I really do believe Mr. Fagerholm will make a stressful situation less stressful. I have been a business owner for 26 years and from time to time have had to employ legal counsel. John was the top of the top!

I want to give a shout out to his support stuff too. Of course, you would be dealing with them, too, and I had a very positive experience with them. I also want to mention that while he can command top dollar, he was incredibly reasonable and worked with my budget in a way which left me feeling grateful and secure. I cannot recommend him highly enough

By Mindy Kreiner on June 4, 2024 Verified by Google

Knowledgeable, passionate, and provided an amazing service! Definitely would recommend

By Los Molcajetes LA on May 14, 2024 Verified by Google

My family has owned a small mom and pop pupuseria for over 30 years. As a small family run business, we are not always fully informed of all the changes in labor laws and count on our attorney to always keep us in the loop.
Our business has had the pleasure of working with John Fagerholm for several years now, and I can confidently say that their expertise and dedication have been instrumental in navigating tough employee situations and ensuring compliance with California’s labor laws.

John has consistently provided us with invaluable legal support, offering insightful advice and guidance whenever we've encountered complex employment issues. Whether it's drafting employment contracts, addressing disputes, or staying updated on evolving labor regulations, they have consistently demonstrated their expertise and commitment to our business's success.

I highly recommend John to any business in need of reliable legal support for employment-related matters. In fact all of our sister locations have hired him as well. The firm’s professionalism, expertise, and unwavering dedication make them an indispensable partner in navigating the complexities of Califnornia’s labor law.

By Jonnie Dee Dore on April 11, 2024 Verified by Google

Small business stay away won’t be able to afford, they are probably good for big corporations like Coca Cola or McDonald’s . For any small businesses owner dealing with a labor dispute it’s best to deal directly with the employee that you’re having the dispute with. It will be way cheaper to pay the employee out directly than paying attorneys fees. These guys will milk you out till you go dry. Put your ego a side and be wise.