Kirsten Barranti, Attorney, founder


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Provides business, labor & employment legal advice and services to businesses & individual clients

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Employment Discrimination, Employee Rights, Employment, General Practice, Wrongful Termination, Labor Law

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Ms. Barranti earned undergraduate degrees from the Western Pennsylvania School of Nursing and Pennsylvania State University. She obtained her J. D. from John F. Kennedy University School of Law in 2000, where she was awarded the American Jurisprudence Book Award in Remedies. Ms. Barranti concentrates her practices in the areas of general business, corporate, labor/employment, mediation, and healthcare matters. Ms. Barranti is a member of the Eastern Alameda County Bar Association, American Health Lawyers Association and the Employment and Women's section of the Contra Costa County Bar Association. She serrves on various non-profit boards in the community: Hope Hospice (2009-present-treasurer), The Congress of Neutrals (chairman-2002-2013) and ValleyCare Healthcare Foundation (2012-present). Ms. Barranti is a member of Livermore's and Pleasanton's Chamber of Commerce. She formerly served as a Captain in the United States Air Force Reserves, Nurse Corps, from 1985-1994. Contact Ms. Barranti today.

Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.

During the plaintiff's tenure at the company, he was repeatedly subjected to a hostile workplace. Plaintiff has a serious medical condition/disability. The manager routinely criticized plaintiff's performance and questioned why he took off for doctor's appts. Plaintiff's condition became progressively worse; he took FMLA but was terminated after taking the FMLA leave.

How did you build a successful practice?

Honesty, hardwork and dedication for the client.

What should clients look for in a lawyer?

Is the attorney performing/acting in the client's best efforts.

How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?

Since I know the many of the local attorneys it is much easier to negotiation/litigate; being familiar with the local bench allows me to predict challenges/opportunities proceeding with a case.

What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?

Whether my firm is able to handle a particular case, general statements about the law.

What information do you need in a free phone consultation?

A short (3-5 sentences) description of the situation/why they need an attorney.

What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?

Practicing for the past 13 years in employment law.

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?

Being able to find a resolution to the employee's issues/remedying a wrongful situation.

What are your other interests in addition to law?

Traveling, new to road cycling, quilting, hiking

Are you involved in your community?

Board member Hope Hospice; Board Member Valleycare Healthcare Foundation (local Community hospital)

Position Organization Location Duration
School Degree Major Graduation
John F. Kennedy University College of LawJ.D. Law School2000  
Penn State UniversityBSNBachelor of Science Nursing12/1990
State / Court Date
California Supreme Court2001
US District Court, Northern District of California2001
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Barranti Law Group ensures employees receive the protection of their rights under California and federal laws, including protection from discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, unlawful denial of leave rights, and invasion of privacy.

Fee: Either contingency fee arrangement or hourly rate based on nature of dispute

Service Type: General

Language: English

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Pleasanton, CA 94588
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