SAN DIEGO BUSINESS LITIGATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS
We’re not just another firm of California Business and Trial lawyers. Our high-level negotiation skills have saved clients millions of dollars in litigation and settlement costs; we represent both Plaintiff and Defense cases in state and federal courts throughout California. Whether yours is a small California business or a Fortune 500 corporation operating overseas, we are here to partner with you for success.
Business Litigation And Employment Trial Attorneys With The Intellectual Firepower to Prevail
Whether you require effective dispute resolution, custom contracts or employment law advice, you can rely on San Diego Biz Law APC. We are a unique firm with powerful capabilities. From $100 million-dollar multi-state litigation to straightforward overtime disputes, our trial attorneys are here for ‘you’.
We hate losing with an absolute passion. Around 95% of our opponents are the biggest law firms in the city, state and country; they are good at what they do and keep making us better at what we do.
Let us worry about the legal headaches while you focus on making your business thrive. Leave your legal troubles with us while you run your company. One of our clients tripled his annual revenue when he did exactly that.
OUR BUSINESS LAWYERS ARE THE FIRST CALL FOR CEOs
Practice Areas
BUSINESS LITIGATION
When times are tough, you want an intelligent and responsive team by your side. Most importantly, you want trial lawyers you look forward to visiting: That’s the goal of San Diego Biz Law.
EMPLOYMENT LAW
We represent both employers and employees. Contrary to what people think, this strategy has made us far more effective at what we do because we know how the other side thinks. From sexual harassment to wage and hour or stock equity disputes in severance, we get the job done.
CONTRACTS
The fact that we litigate contracts has made us far better at writing them. We do not rely on copy-and-paste (except for clauses when it saves you money), we draft contracts from a blank Word doc and craft it to fit your needs like saSaville Row suit. There’s a good reason why even lawyers hire us to draft contracts for them. They work, they are effective, and they minimize the risks of litigation and litigation exposure.
What Sets Our Firm Apart?
WE KNOW BUSINESS.
Our lawyers are business professionals themselves, so they understand your need for speed, solid execution and fair pricing. We are about solutions, not billable hours. In fact, very very few of our cases go to trial because we negotiate resolutions that save you money and time. We don’t need you to spend money so we can go to trial; we would rather you refer your friends because we saved you money: this is the model that grew our firm.
WE ARE RESPONSIVE AND COMMUNICATE
Many times opposing counsel will tell a judge they could not reach us (as an excuse for their errors) and we call them on it; our main phone rings on several persons’ desks simultaneously. We are on the phones 6-8 hours a day and are one of the most responsive firms on the planet, let alone California. If anything happens with your case, we call or email you rapidly and FREE of charge. We do not feel you should have to pay to ascertain how your investment is doing.
OUR NEGOTIATION SKILLS ARE AMONGST THE BEST IN THE WORLD
Our lead attorney is not brilliant, this is simply a gift, which he acknowledges. Thirty-nine years of pulling off what many other law firms called impossible, saving lives and businesses, as well as careers, makes us confident that If we Can’t Win Your Case, It Probably Can’t Be Won (our registered trademark).
YOU HAVE EASY ACCESS TO YOUR TRIAL ATTORNEY
Many law firms believe that they should respond to a call within 24 hours (we know one major law firm that averages 2 months). Our goal is within the hour, or the same day (exceptions for court and deposition days). Your attorneys are easy to reach, and often you will reach them directly, unless they are on the other line. The concept of customer service, which as been bottomed-up by the Internet, is still alive and well at our law firm. No more hunting down your lawyer, just call (emails are secondary so call 🙂)
WE STAY ON THE CUTTING EDGE
Our business lawyers understand e-commerce, SEO, SEM, reputation management and high-speed business needs. They attend conferences such as SMX, ShopTalk, and Affiliate Summit West to keep up on their business skills. Our lead attorney studied Strategic Management at Harvard to upgrade his business skills, and was trained in Business Process Re-engineering consulting by one of its founders. You will enjoy speaking to a trial lawyer who knows how business operates.
WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT SUCCESS
Last, but not least, is our enthusiasm for both our work and clients; it’s contagious. Read what our clients are saying about us. We love what we do, and it shows. We change the direction of clients’ and companies’ lives. We honor our clients for the privilege of serving them when they are struggling. We have many online sources of information as well as thousands of dollars’ worth of books that provide the firepower we require to get the job done. We won’t take a case if we don’t believe in it , and believe our client, so if we’re in, we’re in to win.
WHAT WE DO AND WHOM WE SERVE
At San Diego Biz Law APC, our clientele includes new and small companies, medium-sized and Fortune 500s, as well as multinational operations. In addition, we represent numerous employees of such companies.
You can be a one-person company or a multinational; you will be treated the same, it’s the only way we know how to respect our clientele for trusting their lives, companies and peace of mind to our skillset.
TYPES OF CASES
Our litigation niche is Business & Employment Cases valued at a minimum of $100,000; otherwise the costs of litigation may not make business sense.
LITIGATION TYPES
Litigation (Employment, Bet-The-Company, Antitrust , CEDA litigation, & anti-SLAPP); Federal & State.
LABOR & EMPLOYMENT
We handle a broad spectrum of business- and employment-related issues and represent both employees and employers as we learn from both.
CONTRACTS
Writing, reviewing, and updating contracts. We can write a custom-made contract for you from scratch so that it fits like a Saville Row suit.
ENTITIES
Entity setup: incorporation, LLCs, partnerships, and more for business structuring.
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
Assisting in damage control and reputation management to protect and restore your brand’s image using strategic methodology.
BUSINESS IMMIGRATION
International/multinational executive transfers, treaty investors, work visas, E2, L1, EB5, H1, EB1,EB2, & EB3. And yes, marriages and K1s as our CEO clients travel.
TRUSTS, PRENUPS, & POSTNUPS
Prenups and Postnups and Living Trusts for CEOs, executives, and everyone who want to safeguard the finances they spent a lifetime accumulating.
EXCELLENT Based on 113 reviews Posted on Google Alex MunozJune 23, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Steven Riznyk is an amazing attorney who clearly takes pride in his work. His legal insight, strategic thinking, and ability to read situations set him apart. Throughout the process, he empowered me to move forward with confidence by clearly explaining options and guiding each step with authority and respect. If you’re looking for an experienced attorney who truly stands behind his clients and goes the extra mile, Steven is the one.Posted on Google ElliottJune 12, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Steven Riznyk and his team at San Diego Biz Law are absolute life savers! I ended up being surprised with my first business dispute as an owner and operator. I called and reached out to a lot of firms all across California, and those that got back to me were speaking death into my situation, almost like there was no hope. You better be prepared to settle for 6 figures as soon as you can before things got worse. Steven, however, personally gave me a call back early in the morning on a Monday, he explained to me that he's been doing business negotiation in disputes like this for almost 40 years. And he said that we had a real good shot at getting this quickly resolved. I asked him, "Well, how soon can you get on the phone with the other side?" He told me "I could give them a call today if you want." I knew I had my guy, plus the fact that he had all these five-star reviews on Google... I knew this had to be my best bet. Steven gave them a call on that Monday and within two days, he had already gotten a negotiated settlement agreement signed by both sides for substantially less than all the other firms who spoke death to my situation were making it out to be. He literally saved my business in a matter of three days. When he says he teaches CLEs on negotiation to his fellow attorney colleagues across the nation, and when he says he's been doing business dispute negotiations for 40 years and you can trust him, I would highly recommend that you believe him and put your trust in him and his team as it is well placed. If I did not come across him to represent me in this matter, my business, my life savings... everything... could have potentially been taken from me in a completely unjust way. My family and I owe Steven so much and I cannot recommend him enough because words of recommendation don't even do justice to how competent he is as an attorney, how amazing his bed side manner is with clients when he speaks to you over the phone, how his execution to accomplish his clients' goals is so on point, the fact that you can work with him directly and he works on your case directly (yes he has staff, but you actually get him) and at prices that are arguably under market for the value / results he can provide. Thanks for everything Steven and team :)Posted on Google Mazdak MomenJune 3, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. While I did not end up working with Steve Riznyk and his firm, I had a consultation with him where he answered all my questions. I found that he truly listened and asked relevant follow up questions to understand the situation. My situation did not move forward but I would not hesitate to work with Steve in the future if needed.Posted on Google Jules PerezMay 27, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I reached out to Steven on a Thursday before a holiday weekend with a time-sensitive legal matter involving a former contractor dispute. He called me back the same day, immediately understood the situation, and had a comprehensive settlement agreement drafted on that Saturday. His advice was straight, practical, and exactly what I needed... he told me what my real exposure was, what it would cost me if I didn't handle it right, and exactly how to structure the resolution. We got the agreement signed the following Tuesday (less than 3 business days start to finish), matter closed cleanly. Steven is the kind of attorney who treats your money like his own and doesn't manufacture billable hours. If you're a business owner who needs someone sharp, responsive, and straight to the point, Steven is your guy. I'll be sending everything his way going forward.Posted on Google Jorge QuirozMay 25, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I met Steven a few years ago, while I was going through a hard legal matter. Today, I could not be more thankful to God for putting him in my path, not only did he hear me when I needed it the most, but he guided me and helped me like no one else would! I do not say this lightly, I recommend Steven and his whole team with my eyes closed, best negotiators I have ever met. Oh, and most importantly, very honest lawyers which is hard to find!!! Thanks San Diego Biz Law :)Posted on Google Pilar MontoyaMay 22, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been blessed to have launch and sold businesses, lead dynamic organizations and surrounded myself with consultants that get the job done. I was inspired to write a review for the San Diego Biz Law group as a result of my work with lead attorney Stefano Riznyk and his team. Besides being a top notch firm, Stefano and has team have made me feel informed, supported and responded to with the urgency my matter deserves. I have worked with many law firms and I count Stefano and his team as the of the top notch firms I have had the pleasure to worked with.Posted on Google John GMay 20, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Stefano Riznyk of San Diego Biz Law is an exceptional attorney and an outstanding person with the highest integrity. I found Mr. Riznyk to possess highly developed communication skills and a remarkable ability to explain complex legal matters clearly and effectively. As lead trial counsel in my probate case, Mr. Riznyk successfully argued a matter that I understood carried only a 50/50 chance of success. Through unwavering diligence, strategic focus, and meticulous preparation, he emphasized the importance of “crossing every T and dotting every I.” His attention to detail, tireless work ethic, and determined advocacy gave me confidence throughout the process. Mr. Riznyk is a passionate and highly skilled trial attorney who genuinely fights for his clients’ best interests. His professionalism, dedication, and commitment to client satisfaction truly set him apart. I wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Riznyk and San Diego Biz Law to anyone seeking a top-tier trial attorney, especially in complex litigation matters.Posted on Google Eugene SchwartzApril 16, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Steven has been exceptional throughout this entire process! We are currently managing two fraudulent cases at the same time, and even though we haven't seen positive results yet, I am optimistic that the final outcome will favor us. Steven and his team are extremely responsive and communicate efficiently, which has alleviated many of our concerns. Their meticulous attention to detail, combined with Steven's extensive experience and expertise, truly distinguishes them from others. I am confident that their commitment will lead to a successful resolution. I will provide an additional review once both cases are successfully resolved.Posted on Google Elisabetta LiumbrunoApril 16, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a great experience with Steven Riznyk at San Diego Biz Law. I had a very tight timeline and he acted quickly in helping me to figure out my next steps. He went above and beyond to get in touch with the right people at the organization, and despite some reluctance on their end, Steve saw things through to get the situation resolved. He is a great advocate and I highly recommend engaging his services, you won't be let down!Posted on Google Suresh YarlagaddaApril 10, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Beyond rude and unprofessional due to a misunderstanding. I do not recccomend
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases does San Diego Biz Law handle?
San Diego Biz Law handles business litigation, employment law, contract disputes, civil appeals, shareholder disputes, antitrust matters, and other complex business legal issues.
Does San Diego Biz Law represent both employers and employees?
Yes. The firm represents both employers and employees, giving it insight into both sides of workplace disputes and stronger legal strategy.
Do you only handle cases in San Diego?
No. San Diego Biz Law represents clients in state and federal courts throughout California.
Can you help with contracts before disputes happen?
Yes. The firm drafts, reviews, and negotiates contracts to reduce risk and prevent future litigation.
What makes San Diego Biz Law different from other law firms?
The firm focuses on strong negotiation, fast communication, business-focused strategy, and results-driven legal solutions.