West Menlo Park Employment Lawyers

Timothy Blaise Broderick
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Timothy Blaise Broderick
Palo Alto, CA Employment Law Lawyer with 43 years of experience
(650) 857-9000 3260 Hillview Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Employment
UCLA School of Law
Timothy Broderick's decades of civil litigation experience have evolved into a quest for justice for victims of harassment, both within and outside of the workplace, victims of invasion of privacy, and victims of defamation, libel and slander on the internet. Timothy Broderick was born and raised in Philadelphia. Timothy Broderick is in the middle of three generations of lawyers. Timothy Broderick's daughter, Kate Zeng, is a partner at Jones Day. Timothy Broderick's father, Raymond Broderick, was a Federal Judge in Philadelphia. Timothy Broderick's brother, Pat Broderick, is also a lawyer practicing in Norristown, Pennsylvania. At the start of his career, Timothy...
Jeffrey Charles Miller
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Jeffrey Charles Miller
Palo Alto, CA Employment Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
(650) 321-0410 2501 Park Blvd
2nd Floor
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Employment, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
Cornell Univ
For over thirty years, I have practiced business law and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in Palo Alto, California. I assist businesses with formation and planning; purchases and sales of existing businesses; termination of business entities; commercial leasing matters; and employment matters. My other focus is on mediation and arbitration, where I help clients settle disputes outside of the courtroom. What I enjoy most about being a business law attorney is helping people transform their hobbies and passions into successful businesses. Whether I’m helping someone start a restaurant or a software company, I’m always mindful of the...
Scott Adam Berman
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Scott Adam Berman
REDWOOD CITY, CA Employment Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
(650) 843-1900 2055 WOODSIDE RD
STE 110
REDWOOD CITY, CA 94061-3366
Employment, Business and Insurance Claims
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
I have extensive experience in employment, business, insurance and real estate litigation. In 1997, I graduated Order of the Coif (top 10%) from Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley. I clerked for the Honorable Maxine M. Chesney of the United States District Court, Northern District of California in 1999 and the Honorable Robert Boochever of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in 2001. I practiced insurance law as an associate with Sonnenshein Nath & Rosenthal and employment law as an associate at Heller Ehrman. I focused on real estate litigation while working...
Drew Lewis
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Drew Lewis
Menlo Park, CA Employment Law Attorney
(833) 600-7400 1100 Alma St
Suite 209
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Employment
James Henry Pooley
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James Henry Pooley
Menlo Park, CA Employment Law Attorney with 51 years of experience
(650) 285-8520 325 Sharon Park Dr
208
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Employment, Business and IP
Columbia Law School
Katrina M. Saleen
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Katrina M. Saleen
Palo Alto, CA Employment Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
(650) 857-9000 3260 Hillview Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Employment
C. Matthew Schulz
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C. Matthew Schulz
Palo Alto, CA Employment Law Attorney
(650) 856-5528 660 Hansen Way
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Employment
Kathryn Bain
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Kathryn Bain
San Mateo, CA Employment Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(650) 378-1472 951 Mariners Island Blvd.
Ste. 300
San Mateo, CA 94404
Free ConsultationEmployment
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco and University of California - Santa Barbara
I exclusively handle employment law and personal injury cases. With regard to employment law, I represent only employees in a wide range of employment law matters, including employment discrimination, disability discrimination, pregnancy discrimination, sexual harassment, FMLA issues, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour violations. I also offer a flat rate pricing option for severance package and employment contract reviews. In my personal injury practice, I represent people who have been seriously injured in automobile, slip and fall, or other types of accidents. Navigating the legal system can be overwhelming without an experienced advocate on your side. My clients are...
Laura M Mazza
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Laura M Mazza
San Mateo, CA Employment Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
(650) 378-1472 Bain Mazza & Debski LLP
951 Mariner's Island Blvd. Ste. 300
San Mateo, CA 94404
Free ConsultationEmployment
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Laura received her undergraduate degree in 2003 from Colby College in Waterville, Maine, graduating Summa Cum Laude and with distinction in her major (English). After graduation, Laura went on to work as a paralegal at Latham & Watkins, LLP, in their Silicon Valley offices and later attended U.C. Hastings College of the Law, graduating with her J.D. in 2008. While at Hastings, Laura was the Executive Articles Editor of the Hastings Women's Law Journal and recipient of the Roger J. Traynor Student Writing Competition Award for her Note "On the Steps of the Mosque: the Legal Rights of Non-Marital Children...
Nicholas C. Lansdown
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Nicholas C. Lansdown
Belmont, CA Employment Law Lawyer with 7 years of experience
(415) 737-5529 640 Masonic Way, #303
Belmont, CA 94002
Free ConsultationEmployment
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
I, Nick Lansdown, am a Marine Corps Veteran. After my military service, I wanted to continue helping people who have been taken advantage of, one way or another. I got into employment law because it is the single most important area of law that impacts everyday people on a daily basis. I have dedicated myself to becoming a forceful advocate for people who have been taken advantage of or discriminated against. I bring the Marine Corps motto to my practice, Honor Courage and Commitment.

Ali R Yousefi
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Ali R Yousefi
San Mateo, CA Employment Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(650) 409-9701 951 Mariners Island Blvd
Ste 300
San Mateo, CA 94404
Free ConsultationEmployment
John F. Kennedy University
Law Offices of Ali Yousefi was established with the vision to provide outstanding and effective service to litigants in the family law, employment law, and personal injury realms. What clients need the most during litigation are passion, professionalism and expediency. These values are the pillars of our office. At the Law Offices of Ali Yousefi, P.C., we care for peoples rights and our utmost duty is to find legal solutions that will remedy challenges you are facing with the law.
Katherine Debski
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Katherine Debski
San Mateo, CA Employment Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(650) 378-1472 Bain Mazza & Debski LLP
951 Mariner's Island Blvd., Ste. 300
San Mateo, CA 94404
Free ConsultationEmployment
University of Michigan Law School
***Please note than any testimonials or endorsements found on this page do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your specific matter.*** Katie has over a decade of experience practicing general civil and employment litigation, representing individuals and small businesses in litigation, arbitration and administrative proceedings before state and local agencies. Katie has successfully handled cases in state and federal courts involving a comprehensive array of claims, including wage and hour, breach of contract; workplace harassment; discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, national origin, religious creed, and other protected categories; retaliation; violations of the...
Anthony Ellis Rodriguez
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Anthony Ellis Rodriguez
Mountain View, CA Employment Law Attorney with 37 years of experience
(650) 963-9670 211 Hope St
Ste 391803
Mountain View, CA 94041
Free ConsultationEmployment, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and IP
University of Melbourne (AU) and Georgetown University Law Center
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Shivani Sutaria
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Shivani Sutaria
San Mateo, CA Employment Law Attorney
(408) 406-8208 7 W. 41st Ave - #424
San Mateo, CA 94403
Employment and Business
University of San Francisco School of Law
Stephen Chase Gerrish
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Stephen Chase Gerrish
Los Altos, CA Employment Law Lawyer with 50 years of experience
(650) 327-4200 400 Main St, #250
Los Altos, CA 94022
Employment, Arbitration & Mediation and Real Estate
Willamette Univ COL
Alexander Koret Abraham
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Alexander Koret Abraham
Foster City, CA Employment Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
(650) 400-7812 1056 Windjammer Circle
N/A
Foster City, CA 94404-3057
Employment, Appeals and Arbitration & Mediation
Univ of San Diego School of Law
Samira Amato
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Samira Amato
San Jose, CA Employment Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(408) 295-6740 2033 Gateway Pl Fl 5
San Jose, CA 95110
Employment and Business
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
Experienced Principal with a demonstrated history of working in the law practice industry. Skilled in trial advocacy, representing clients with business disputes, labor and employment law and family Law. Samira received her undergraduate degree with honors from University of California at Berkeley and obtained a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Santa Clara University School of Law, with a specialization in intellectual property. Samira practices in Federal Court, State Court and the Appellate Court.
John N. Frye
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John N. Frye
San Mateo, CA Employment Law Attorney with 54 years of experience
(650) 345-8484 411 Borel Ave
#500
San Mateo, CA 94402
Free ConsultationEmployment and Insurance Claims
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
I am a skilled San Mateo attorney, dedicated to Personal Injury, Insurance Bad Faith, Employment Discrimination and Professional Negligence matters. For decades, I have pursued justice for those that have been injured or wronged. I aggressively advocate for the best possible outcomes. Having recovered millions for my clients, I will fight for what you deserve.
Norman John Homen
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Norman John Homen
San Jose, CA Employment Law Attorney with 36 years of experience
(408) 628-1759 111 N Market St., Suite 398
San Jose, CA 95113
Employment and Workers' Comp
Western State University College of Law
I have served in the State of California since 1988, handling Social Security Disability, Workers’ Compensation Law, Criminal Law, and Personal Injury matters. At the Law Offices of Norman J. Homen, our goal is to provide injured clients with the best results in a timely and cost-effective manner. For over 30 years, our outstanding litigation team has remained dedicated to the rights and welfare of the injured and disabled throughout Southern California. The cornerstone of my success is the quality of relationships that I maintain with clients. Clients are treated with integrity and respect for their needs, goals, and objectives. We...
Leslie C. Leone
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Leslie C. Leone
Burlingame, CA Employment Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
(415) 299-0066 1325 Howard Ave
#254
Burlingame, CA 94010
Free ConsultationEmployment
Golden Gate University School of Law
Leslie Leone, principal attorney at Leone Law Firm, is the best California personal injury attorney and employment attorney to help you deal with unreasonable insurance companies and unfair employers so that you can obtain the justice and compensation you deserve.

Leslie Leone began her legal career as a staff attorney for the Teamsters Union and also worked for the Operating Engineer's Union. As a Union attorney she negotiated contracts and grievances for hundreds of Union members. She is also a San Francisco native who attended UC Berkeley and Golden Gate University Law School.

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Ilya D. Frangos
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Ilya D. Frangos
San Mateo, CA Employment Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
(650) 345-8484 411 Borel Ave
#500
San Mateo, CA 94402
Free ConsultationEmployment, Business and Insurance Claims
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Daniel Velton
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Daniel Velton
Sunnyvale, CA Employment Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
525 W. Remington Drive
Suite 106
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Free ConsultationEmployment
Santa Clara University School of Law
Daniel Velton began his legal career with the largest labor and employment law firm in the world. Using that experience, he brings valuable knowledge and perspective to his current practice, in which he exclusively represents employees in high-stakes individual and class action employment matters, including cases of unlawful discrimination, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, illegal pay practices and whistleblower retaliation.
Tiega N Varlack
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Tiega N Varlack
Hayward, CA Employment Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
(510) 636-0262 225 W Winton Ave Ste 207
Hayward, CA 94544
Employment, Appeals, Business and Consumer
Howard University School of Law
Since starting Varlack Legal Services in 2009, I have been on the front lines of litigation as a trial attorney. Valuable experience in the courtroom was gained as a member of the Alameda County Bar’s CAAP program and Lawyer Referral Service. These programs helped me grow my practice as a young attorney while allowing me to grow as a litigator. As a graduate of Howard Law School, I chose to become “a social engineer” rather than a “parasite on society.” After law school, I served on the Charles Houston Bar Association’s Board of Directors, as membership...
Joel Waelty
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Joel Waelty
San Jose, CA Employment Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
(408) 246-5500 1530 The Alameda
Suite 115
San Jose, CA 95126
Free ConsultationEmployment
UC Hastings COL
Joel Waelty is an experienced employment attorney practicing in San Jose, California, whose dedication to his clients shows in the results he obtains in the courtroom. His practice is focused on the rights of employees and insureds. He represents employees in all aspects of workplace disputes including sexual harassment, discrimination and wrongful termination. In his representation of those wrongfully denied insurance benefits, he handles claims against insurers of life, disability, health and the home. He also pursues benefits due employees under employer-sponsored benefit plans. Mr. Waelty's dedication is seen not only through his courtroom results, but also through...
Ronald C. Chauvel
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Ronald C. Chauvel
San Mateo, CA Employment Law Lawyer with 46 years of experience
(650) 573-9500 66 Bovet Road
Suite 280
San Mateo, CA 94402
Employment, Business and Workers' Comp
UC Hastings COL
After practicing for a successful San Francisco financial district law firm for ten years, Ronald started his own practice in 1988. His primary practice areas include business representation, business formations, conversions, acquisitions, sales and mergers, real estate and transportation law, and estate planning. He specializes in representing small to medium sized entities in various industries, including real estate, transportation and logistics, and start-up technology and commercial enterprises. Estate planning services are provided for business owners and their families.
Steven Edward Springer
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Steven Edward Springer
Fremont, CA Employment Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(888) 490-9852 39275 State Street
Fremont, CA 94538
Free ConsultationEmployment, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Trademarks
Santa Clara University
Help small to medium size companies navigate through a wide variety of legal challenges: formation, funding, governmental impediments, operational legal planning, merger and acquisition, employee relations, and labor compliance. All with the goal of litigation avoidance. Litigation in all California state courts and the Northern and Eastern U.S. District Courts of California.
Lori Costanzo
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Lori Costanzo
San Jose, CA Employment Law Attorney
(408) 993-8493 111 W. St. John, Street #700
San Jose, CA 95113
Employment and Business
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Since 1989, Lori has been practicing civil litigation throughout Northern California. She is experienced in civil litigation, professional malpractice, employment discrimination, labor and employment, personal injury, wrongful termination, and general business and contract disputes. Lori is licensed to practice law in both state and federal courts in California. With more than 25 years of experience, Lori Costanzo has engaged in a broad range of complex civil actions; she has handled jury and bench trials in both state and federal courts, and has served as a fierce advocate for her clients in mediation and arbitration. Her experience extends to the judicial level...
Edward A. Kraus
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Edward A. Kraus
San Jose, CA Employment Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
(408) 573-5700 One North Market St.
Suite 200
San Jose, CA 95113
Employment, Business, Environmental and Real Estate
Santa Clara University School of Law and University of California - Berkeley
Ed Kraus is a shareholder with Silicon Valley Law Group. For over 20 years he has represented individuals, small and large companies in a variety of civil and criminal litigation matters. Ed has successfully handled litigation involving employment issues, real estate, construction, commercial disputes, contract issues, unfair competition and Americans with Disabilities Act claims on behalf of businesses. Ed also handles a wide variety of criminal litigation including representing individuals and corporations accused of grand theft, embezzlement, real estate fraud, insurance fraud, environmental, trade secret violations, driving under the influence, other driving related charges and other general criminal matters.

Ed believes...
Tatiana  Delogramatic
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Tatiana Delogramatic
San Jose, CA Employment Law Attorney with 3 years of experience
(408) 441-7500 1754 Technology Drive
Suite 135
San Jose, CA 95110
Employment, Business, IP and Real Estate
Bucharest University Law School, Bucharest, Romania
Simon Anthony Mazzola
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Simon Anthony Mazzola
South San Francisco, CA Employment Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
(650) 403-4802 611 Gateway Blvd
#120
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Employment and Business
University of San Francisco School of Law
Simon Mazzola is a shareholder in the Mazzola Law Office – Professional Corporation. He counsels and represents small and medium sized businesses and high net worth individuals in the Bay Area and Northern California. His litigation style is aggressive, results oriented, and cost effective.
Michael W. Stebbins
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Michael W. Stebbins
San Jose, CA Employment Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
(408) 573-5700 One North Market St.
Suite 200
San Jose, CA 95113
Employment, Business, IP and Trademarks
Santa Clara University
Michael Stebbins is a shareholder with Silicon Valley Law Group and the Chair of its Business and IP Litigation and Employment Groups. His practice focuses primarily on employment, intellectual property and commercial disputes. He has extensive litigation and trial experience in matters involving trade secret theft, employee solicitation, technology licensing, IP infringement, false advertising, earn-out issues, unfair competition, shareholder disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, trade libel, harassment, discrimination, wage and hour issues, and wrongful termination. He has also litigated complex matters involving real estate leases, construction contracts and insurance coverage.

A significant portion of Michael’s practice also involves...
Damian R. Castaneda
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Damian R. Castaneda
San Jose, CA Employment Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
(408) 998-5888 2131 The Alameda
Ste C
San Jose, CA 95126
Employment, Business and Real Estate
Univ of San Diego School of Law
I have a passion and love for what I do. At Castaneda & Company, we represent individuals and small businesses in the areas of business law, contracts, employment, fraud, and real estate. After I filed a lawsuit in October 2007 against Apple™ and AT&T over the iPhone™, I was featured on websites around the world including Businessweek.com, Forbes.com, MSNBC.com, and the USAToday.com.

We have gone up against Stanford University, Google, Adobe, and Bank of America. Despite these big names, the majority of our clients are ordinary people and small business owners. We like representing the underdog and we like beating the...
Brian Barnhorst
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Brian Barnhorst
San Jose, CA Employment Law Attorney with 37 years of experience
(408) 436-0789 1754 Technology Dr
#122
San Jose, CA 95110
Free ConsultationEmployment, Business and Real Estate
University of San Diego School of Law and Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington
Jason T. Brown
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Jason T. Brown
Fremont, CA Employment Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
(877) 561-0000 43227 Osgood Rd
Fremont, CA 94539
Free ConsultationEmployment and Products Liability
Rutgers University - Camden
We protect whistleblowers nationwide primarily using the False Claims Act, but also other whistleblower programs as well: SEC, CFTC, IRS, AML, NHTSA, CEPA to name a few. I formerly served as an FBI Special Agent dedicated to protecting this great country. After I left the Bureau, I handle high-end, high-profile litigation and run a firm with about 20 people in it who have the passion to fight for what is right. I have been part of several litigations that resulted in settlements and judgments in excess of $100,000,000, but past results don't guarantee future success. We represent...
Mark R. Figueiredo
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Mark R. Figueiredo
San Jose, CA Employment Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(408) 441-7500 1754 Technology Dr
Suite 135
San Jose, CA 95110
Employment, Business, Real Estate and Tax
Golden Gate University School of Law
Ethan Solove
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Ethan Solove
San Jose, CA Employment Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
(408) 441-7500 1754 Technology Drive Suite 135
San Jose, CA 95110
Employment, Business and Real Estate
University of Pennsylvania Law School
Dennis Chin
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Dennis Chin
San Jose, CA Employment Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(408) 436-0789 1754 Technology Dr
#122
San Jose, CA 95110
Employment, Business and Real Estate
Santa Clara University School of Law and University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Sebastian L. Miller
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Sebastian L. Miller
Santa Clara, CA Employment Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
(408) 348-1728 900 Lafayette Street
Suite 201
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Free ConsultationEmployment and Arbitration & Mediation
The University of Chicago Law School
Sebastian Miller focuses on representing workers in employment litigation on a contingency-fee basis. He litigates both class actions as well as single-plaintiff cases. He has achieved excellent results for many clients. More details are available at www.sebastianmillerlaw.com. Sebastian often speaks and writes about developments in employment law. For example, his work has appeared in the California Labor & Employment Law Review and the Daily Journal. Sebastian has been quoted by Law360 and has appeared on panels hosted by the Association of Corporate Counsel, the Labor and Employment Section of the California Bar as...
Daniel Janjua
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Daniel Janjua
Santa Clara, CA Employment Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
(408) 314-0056 4677 Old Ironsides Drive
Ste. 310
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Free ConsultationEmployment, Business and Trademarks
Daniel Janjua is an experienced multi-lingual attorney focused on corporate law, contract negotiation, corporate policy and compliance, regulatory response and compliance and Mergers and Acquisitions. He is eager to employ cutting-edge tools and technology to reduce legal cost and compliance expenditure. He has over 12 years of dedicated focus within the high tech and bio-tech industries with excellent research, writing, communication and presentation skills. Daniel Janjua is licensed to practice law in California. Specialties: 1- Mergers and Acquisitions; 2. Corporate policy and compliance, including, regulatory compliance; 3- Corporate Law; 4. Agreements: IP licensing, MSAs, SOWs, PSAs, employment, NDAs, severance, employment termination, indemnity,...
Norman Blumenthal
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Norman Blumenthal
San Jose, CA Employment Law Lawyer with 48 years of experience
(408) 681-8477 5201 Great America Pkwy
San Jose, CA 95054
Free ConsultationEmployment
Loyola Univ School of Law
SALARIED WORKERS STILL GET OVERTIME In California, there are certain exemptions that allow employers to deny paying employees overtime. Whether or not an employee meets those exemptions is typically based on their job duties and responsibilities. There are many situations where employers misclassify employees as exempt from overtime based solely on their job title. For example, the employer will give the employee a fancy job title that includes the word Manager or Supervisor, when in fact, the employee is performing manual or clerical labor according to the employers strict guidelines and protocols. In other words, the employee is exercising independent...
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