Provides business, labor & employment legal advice and services to businesses & individual clients
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Divorce & Family Law, Family Law, Domestic Violence & Neglect,
239 Main St Suite H
Pleasanton, CA 94566
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Premises Liability, Accident & Injury, Slip & Fall Accident, Wrongful Death, Insurance
2603 Camino Ramon, suite 200
San Ramon, CA 94583
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Divorce & Family Law,
2500 Old Crow Canyon Road Suite 214
San Ramon, CA 94583
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Divorce & Family Law, Medical Malpractice, Criminal, Business, Lawsuit & Dispute
4115 Blackhawk Plaza Circle Suite 100
Danville, CA 94506
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Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury,
111 Deerwood Rd Suite 200
San Ramon, CA 94583
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Patent, International Intellectual Property,
3984 Washington Blvd Suite 325
Fremont, CA 94538
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Estate Planning, Contract, Dispute Resolution, Elder Law, Family Law
3900 Newpark Mall Road, 3rd Floor
Newark, CA 94560
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Lawsuit & Dispute, Real Estate,
800 S Broadway Suite 200
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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Employee Rights, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA),
1990 N California Blvd
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Either contingency fee arrangement or hourly rate based on nature of dispute
California Supreme Court
2001
US District Court, Northern District of California
2001
Penn State University
BSN (Bachelor of Science Nursing)
12/1990
Associations
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)
Founded 2004
Employment, Labor Law, Employment Contracts, Business Organization, Lawsuit
