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A Glendale and Los Angeles Private Security Law Firm

Serving clients throughout California - A Law Firm Focusing on the Security Industry

The lawyers at our law firm of Bradley & Gmelich are highly knowledgeable of the standards and licensing requirements in the security industry throughout California. We actively participated in drafting legislation in conjunction with the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (California BSIS), the licensing and enforcement body for California. Whether a Private Patrol Operator (PPO) faces a compliance audit, a Department of Consumer Affairs complaint, needs to provide employees with standards compliance training, or wants to start a security guard business, our knowledgeable business lawyers can help.

Our Los Angeles private security law attorneys also assist entrepreneurs wishing to start a security guard business, reviewing security guard business plans, and steering clients through the regulatory process. To discuss the legal details of your security business, contact Bradley & Gmelich.

We provide private security companies with legal counsel and representation in matters including:

  • contract disputes
  • partnership disputes
  • breach of purchase agreements
  • unfair business practices
  • employment litigation
  • collections disputes
  • contract review
  • defense and indemnification issues
  • breach of contractual indemnity agreements
  • breach of non-solicitation agreements
  • negligent training
  • negligent security
  • employment policies and procedures
  • BSIS compliance and audits
  • indemnity provisions
  • contract negotiations
  • security services agreements

Clients in the Private Security Industry

Our business attorneys at Bradley & Gmelich represent private security guard companies, alarm businesses, Private Patrol Operators, electronic surveillance companies, providers of closed circuit television systems, security system monitoring operations, executive protection firms, and all private security-related companies.

Our attorneys are intimately familiar with the standards in the security industry, having assisted with the drafting of legislation related to the security industry. We are leaders in providing legal services to the private security firm industry in part because of the prior experience of many of our attorneys in law enforcement agencies and departments. We assist existing security-related businesses and clients who wish to start a security guard business.

Private Security Company Litigation

Attorneys at our Los Angeles private security law firm effectively represent private security companies and their employees in civil lawsuits and administrative hearings. We have successfully represented clients in hundreds of security defense cases. We focus on resolving security company business disputes, from breach of contract actions to unfair trade practices and unfair competition.

Our attorneys provide vigorous defense to private security employers in employment matters, such as claims alleging wrongful termination, age discrimination, race discrimination, pregnancy discrimination, religious discrimination, and all types of employment claims. Security company clients can be confident that our attorneys will provide an exceptional level of regulatory compliance services.

Bradley & Gmelich A Los Angeles Private Security Law Firm Document Preparation and Review

We regularly review and evaluate security service contracts, employee manuals, and policy or procedure documents, and pride ourselves on our ability to respond to clients’ needs involving time-sensitive matters. We help our clients prevent future litigation by assisting them with the proper development of employee manuals, policies such as a use of force, and procedure documents that will withstand future challenges. We help clients prepare effectively for security audits and encourage them to weave compliance with industry regulations into everyday operations. While many of our clients are existing security-related businesses, we also assist clients who want to start a security guard business. With our help, clients starting a security guard business are well equipped to address all legal issues that may arise, such as hiring procedures, employment issues, training, business operations problems, or regulatory compliance matters.

Security Industry Organizations and Memberships

Our attorneys are committed to providing comprehensive and cutting-edge legal services to the security industry, and are active members and leaders in many trade organizations such the CaliforniaAssociation of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards and Associates (CALSAGA); ASIS International; and the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS). We helped develop the Los Angeles LEAPS (Law Enforcement and Private Security) Conference and assist in the planning each year. Contact our Los Angeles private security law firm, Bradley & Gmelich. to discuss the legal needs of your security-related company.

Bradley & Gmelich
535 North Brand Boulevard, Ninth Floor
Glendale, CA   91203
Telephone: (818) 243-5200
Fax: (818) 243-5266
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