Alta Sierra Employment Lawyers

Joseph M. Earley III was admitted to the California Bar in 1992. Mr. Earley graduated in 1981 from California Polytechnic State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry, and received his Master of Science degree in molecular biology from San Diego State University in 1984. Between 1984 and 1988, Mr. Earley studied as a graduate student at the University of Arizona in the Ph.D. program in the department of Molecular and Cellular Biology. In 1991 Mr. Earley received his law degree from Arizona State University. In 1992 Mr. Earley settled in the beautiful foothill community of Paradise California...

Twenty-four-year career of cost-efficient litigation, management, and resolution of large dockets of a wide variety of thorny, high-exposure disputes up to $200 million. More than twelve years focused on employment law, with previous experience in intellectual property, products liability, and insured claims. Entrusted to: • Weigh risks and benefits of legal proceedings and assessment of settlement strategies • Run efficient teams with emphasis on streamlining processes and developing internal talent to full potential • Legal research, writing, argument of motions including summary judgment, class certification • Manage experts, reduce legal spend, and win on a shoe-string budget • Handle all aspects of...

At McCormack Law Firm, we recognize that illegal conduct on the job can turn your life upside down. When you hire us, our employment lawyers listen to your side of the story, empower you with an understanding of your legal rights, and focus on securing your livelihood. We fight on your behalf to achieve your desired outcome.

Jeremy Pasternak has been a steadfast advocate for individuals and small businesses in employment and civil rights cases since 1995. His legal career commenced at Santa Clara University School of Law, where he graduated in 1995, earning a Public Interest Scholarship and contributing as a member of the Law Review. Prior to his graduation, Mr. Pasternak honed his skills at Rudy, Exelrod & Zieff, and the Legal Aid Society of San Francisco/Employment Law Center, both firms specializing in employment disputes. His post-graduation career began at O’Donnell & Mandel in Santa Monica, followed by a position at the Law Offices of David...

John-Paul S. Deol serves as partner and the leader of the Firm's Employment Law Practice Group across the country. Specializing in high-profile, critical cases, he represents an elite clientele that includes globally recognized C-level executives, board members, EVPs, VPs, as well as partners in investment and law firms, founders, entrepreneurs, and leading healthcare professionals. These clients hail from some of the most prestigious public and private entities across various sectors such as technology, finance, private equity, venture capital, life sciences, law, and healthcare. John-Paul's extensive background is marked by his adept handling of sensitive, high-pressure employment scenarios, including disputes with...

Legal Experience Assistant United States Attorney, Northern District of California, 1994-2005. Civil Chief, 2001-2003 Deputy Civil Chief, 1998-2001 AUSA, 1994-1998, 2003-2005 Attorney of record in cases resulting in over twenty published decisions; Litigated hundreds of cases in federal district court; Litigated over 80...

Elizabeth formed her own law practice in 2011 in order to provide quality, affordable legal services to the San Francisco Bay Area. She is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, and received her law degree from the University of San Francisco, School of Law. While in law school, Elizabeth worked for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and clerked at several solo law practices, gaining experience in a wide array of civil law. Her overwhelmingly positive experiences with these solo practitioners led her to the decision to open her own firm. She has a...

When you need an attorney with high-level experience and an aggressive litigation style, then Yudien Law Firm, P.C. is here for you. Located in Walnut Creek while serving the San Francisco Bay Area and the surrounding cities, our firm is dedicated to providing the best legal counsel and representation in a variety of specialties including: business, real estate, and labor law. We believe that you deserve a dedicated and experienced local San Francisco Bay Area lawyer to protect your interests, and we stand firmly in our commitment to professional ethics in each and every case we accept. If you need...

We represent employees with all claims, including wrongful termination, whistleblower-retaliation, wage & hour, discrimination and harassment. Serving the San Francisco Bay Area, including Silicon Valley. Please visit our website at www.samuelrudolphlaw.com

When it comes to selecting an attorney for your legal matter, you want someone that you can trust. You want an attorney who listens to you and who becomes your teammate. You need a partner who will help you achieve your goals. You need someone that communicates well, that thinks on their feet, and that follows through. John R. Larson has been helping clients for more than 12 years through legal battles. Helping clients through periods of difficult times and turning lost clients around the corner to open new doors and new prospects for their future. Also knowing how to...

Michael Rogers primarily represents national and regional automotive dealership clients in a wide variety of legal matters including consumer actions and complex litigation, federal and state regulatory matters, unfair competition claims, commercial and consumer litigation, labor and employment issues and franchise disputes. He has significant experience in effectively resolving high-stakes litigation and providing counsel for litigation avoidance and regulatory compliance. In addition to automotive dealerships, his clients include automotive affiliated businesses such as finance companies, flooring lenders, automobile service centers, and surety bonding companies. In addition to his extensive understanding of the complexities of the automotive industry, Michael’s particular...

Sydney D. Finlay is an Associate at Miller Shah LLP’s San Diego office. She earned her law degree from the University of Washington School of Law, where she developed her legal acumen while serving as a Summer Clerk with the Washington State Office of the Attorney General’s Civil Rights Division. Following graduation, she furthered her experience by clerking for the Snohomish County Superior Court. Committed to public service, Sydney volunteers as a Case Manager for the Immigrant Family Advocacy Project and has also served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for the King County Family Law Court. Fluent in Spanish, Sydney...

Having previously practiced at an American Law 100 firm as well as in-house counsel for a multi-national corporation, Mr. Hakala brings both legal expertise and business sense to the business transactions that clients seek to accomplish and the complex legal problems that they seek to litigate and resolve. Mr. Hakala has not only litigated various complex business and employment matters on behalf of Fortune 100 clients, he also provides general business, technology, and media law representation to various companies, including start-up businesses and those in the renewable energies sector.  Mr. Hakala is an experienced business litigator who has also...

KJT Law Group, LLP is a full service boutique law firm in the state of California dedicated to providing clients with legal representation and consultation that is sound, efficient, and results-oriented. Our committed team of licensed attorneys has dedicated their lives to fighting for human rights and social justice in their communities and around the world. Our growing, tech savvy team empowers clients through legal expertise, attentive communication, and a voracious ambition to deliver excellence in the art of law. We focus on personal injury, real estate, general litigation, property damage, workers’ compensation, bankruptcy, and elder abuse cases, and invite...

Sonya Goodwin has extensive experience in federal and state courts and has handled numerous arbitrations exclusively in employment law. She has assisted clients in settling disputes through numerous direct negotiations and private mediations. Her experience in representing both employees and employers has given her the ability to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a case from the perspectives of both plaintiff and defense counsel.

Gerald Sauer has over 35 years of extensive jury trial experience and has handled numerous matters in alternative dispute resolution forums including arbitration and mediation. He has briefed and argued in both federal and state courts, as well as participated in oral argument before the California Supreme Court. He utilizes a pragmatic approach in helping employees assess their claims and finding the most desirable path to a resolution.

Frustrated by the impersonal nature of traditional law firms, Jonathan Genish founded Blackstone Law with a vision of a different kind of legal practice. Built on a foundation of care, compassion, and results, Blackstone is a firm that genuinely cares about its clients. A seasoned trial attorney, Jonathan has represented a diverse clientele, from A-list celebrities and Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and individuals. His impressive track record includes numerous multimillion-dollar cases and courtroom victories in state and federal courts across the country. Recognized as a Southern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers since 2012, Jonathan consistently ranks among the...

Hallie is an associate attorney at Blackstone Law. Prior to joining Blackstone, she worked primarily as a plaintiff’s side employment attorney providing legal representation to clients for claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination and wage & hour violations. Hallie has experience representing clients from the point of consultation through trial and has successfully mediated cases on behalf of her clients. Hallie attended Chico State University where she majored in Political Science and minored in Criminal Justice before interning at a well-respected law firm in the Labor & Employment sector. She then attended Golden Gate University School of Law graduating...

Sydney is an associate attorney at Blackstone Law. She graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a Bachelor of Arts in both English and Feminist Studies. Sydney then earned her Juris Doctorate from UC Law San Francisco, where she had a concentrated study in Work Law. While in law school, Sydney worked with the non-profit Legal Aid at Work in their Worker’s Rights Clinic, providing free, confidential legal advice to low-income and unemployed people. She also worked with the United States Department of Labor’s Employee Benefit Security Administration, evaluating companies’ compliance with federal law on employee retirement plans. In addition to her...

Conal Doyle is known as a passionate advocate for those members of society that need representation the most. He represents plaintiffs in trial and appellate courts in a broad range of civil litigation. Mr. Doyle has tried cases to jury verdict in state and federal trial courts and argued before the United States Supreme Court and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. His verdict in Castaneda v. State of California was named as one of 2010's Top 10 Verdicts by Impact in California by the Daily Journal, California's daily legal newspaper. Mr. Doyle has forged a national reputation for successfully litigating...

Stephen M. Rinka’s experience draws on a litigation background that is both diverse and complex, which allows him to provide his clients with sound legal advice on a wide range of legal matters. In particular, Stephen has successfully represented companies and individuals in employment disputes in both state and federal courts. These employment disputes have involved claims relating to discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination and wage and hour claims. Stephen has also represented clients in high stakes business disputes involving breach of contract, fraud and deceptive business practices. In addition to Stephen’s employment and business litigation background, he...

Andi Mazingo leads Lumen Law Center, a boutique firm delivering innovative legal solutions in employment law and corporate litigation. With over a decade of experience at top firms like Jones Day and Orrick, Andi offers a rigorous, client-focused approach to complex legal challenges. Her employment practice empowers employees facing wrongful termination, workplace harassment, retaliation, and discrimination on the basis of disability, gender, LGBTQ+ status, race, or other protected characteristic, while her corporate work includes civil litigation, including securities litigation and internal investigations. A graduate of UC Berkeley and Northwestern Law, Andi is recognized by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers for her...