Fellows Employment Lawyers

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...

Joseph N. Casas is a bilingual attorney and business advisor with a diverse background and experience founded upon his service as an infantryman in the U.S. Marine Corps and a J.A.G. officer in the U.S. Navy. As an attorney, Joseph’s experience includes corporate law, bankruptcy law, and the defense and prosecution of complex matters including business and commercial torts, personal injury, contractual disputes, fraud, and securities claims. Joseph also maintains an active military law practice. He has represented dozens of service members before courts-martial and administrative separation boards. As a business advisor, Joseph specializes...

San Francisco native Gerald E. Brunn holds Martindale-Hubbell‘s AV-Preeminent rating, confirming that he has reached “the height of professional excellence…and the highest levels of skill and integrity.” He represents clients in trials and litigation; personal injury and wrongful death cases; employment law; and business and corporate law matters. Mr. Brunn has served as a Special Master for the State Bar of California and is an adjunct professor at Chapman University and Modesto Junior College. He teaches Business Law, Employment and Labor Law, Constitutional Law, Legal History, and Political Science. Mr. Brunn received mediation training from the Straus Institute for...

Rebecca O’Kray-Murphy is an associate at Davis & Wojcik, APLC.

Ms. O’Kray-Murphy’s education includes a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and a juris doctorate from Wayne State University where she was the co-chair of the Student Trial Advocacy Program. As a student, she volunteered at the Free Legal Aid Clinic and served as a student research attorney with the Student Appellate Program.

Ms. Murphy is licensed to practice law in California, Arizona, and Michigan and has experience representing clients in a board range of matters, including civil proceedings, criminal cases, due process proceedings, and domestic violence cases.

Welcome to the Law Office of Maria E. Vizzusi. You deserve an employment law advocate to uphold your employee rights. You don't pay if you don't get a settlement. Please call the office today to discuss your case for free. Bienvenido a la Oficina Legal de María E. Vizzusi. Usted merece un defensor de la legislación laboral que defienda sus derechos de trabajador. No paga si no obtiene un premio de dinero. Llame a la oficina hoy para discutir su caso de forma gratuita.

Steven R. Weber was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Management from the University of Maryland in 1985, and then earned his Master of Science in Systems Management from the University of Southern California in 1986. In 1990, Mr. Weber graduated with his Juris Doctor cum laude from Western State University College of Law, where he also served as the executive editor of the Law Review. He was admitted to the California Bar in 1991, and was admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Central District of California...

Craig Sanders is the founding partner of the Sanders Law Group and a senior trial attorney. During the course of his more than thirty-year professional career, Mr. Sanders has handled complex civil litigation matters throughout the nations Federal Courts. Focusing his career on intellectual property (copyright and trademark infringement litigation), consumer protection, litigation and employment matters, Mr. Sanders oversees the Firm’s Intellectual Property Department and Trial Department. In addition to his IP experience, Mr. Sanders is also well-versed in commercial litigation having represented businesses in contract disputes, partnership dissolutions, shareholder disputes and derivative actions, breach of fiduciary duty and fraud...

B.A. degree in Economics, University of California, Davis, June 1980. J.D. University of Michigan Law School, May 1983. Admitted to the California Bar in 1983. Admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in California. Mediator Credential from the National Conflict Resolution Center. Mediator on the San Diego County Superior Court Mediation Panel, and the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") Commercial, Employment, Healthcare, & Real Estate Mediation Panels. Previously served on Mediation panels for the Duke University Private Adjudication Center, and the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Forest Service, Navy, and Postal Service. Arbitration Chairperson for the...

Theresa Rodriguez Fritz is bilingual (English/Spanish) with extensive experience in Labor & Employment and Business Law. This includes counseling Businesses and Non-Profit organization clients regarding preventative measures, regulation compliance, business organizational planning, preparing Handbooks & employment policies, and assisting Businesses with their start-ups. Ms. Fritz advocates for Business clients before government agencies (including the EDD and the Labor Commissioner), and she represents clients in Mediations and Arbitrations.

The Law Office of Gregory P. Olson focuses on protecting businesses and individual clients in commercial, real estate, business, employment and intellectual property disputes. The Law Office of Gregory P. Olson was founded in 2004. Prior to opening his own office, Mr. Olson was a shareholder in one of San Diego's oldest and largest local law firms, where he practiced law from 1995 to 2004. Mr. Olson graduated from Stanford University in 1991 with a B.A. in Political Science and from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1995, where he served as an editor on the San Diego...

Since 1995, Joe has specialized in ERISA counseling and litigation. He has represented hundreds of ERISA benefit plan participants and beneficiaries, in individual benefits suits, breach of fiduciary duty litigation, and ERISA class action litigation. From 2003 to 2005 he represented the United States Secretary of Labor in ERISA litigation and investigations.

In 2012, Joe won the California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year ("CLAY") award. In 2019, Super Lawyers magazine ranked Joe among the Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers, after including Joe as an employee benefits Super Lawyer for 6 years running. In 2019, Best Lawyers magazine also...

Mr. Maddox is a Corporate Attorney who handles anything from business formation, contracts, trademarking, licensing, and employment matters. As the founder of Maddox Law, P.C., Jonathon strives to take care of his clients and puts integrity above all else. Mr. Maddox graduated from Oak Brook College of Law in 2017 and is licensed in California. Prior to law school, Jonathon was an experienced entrepreneur and managed several businesses internationally as well as in the States. He has a heart for nonprofits and has served on various Boards for the past 12 years, as well as handled...

Nicole graduated from Butte Glenn Community College with an Associates of Arts degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences before attending California State University, Chico where she received a degree in Journalism, Option in News Ed. with a minor in Criminal Justice. While attending CSU Chico, she received a scholarship for academics and performance.

After attending CSU Chico, Nicole Reimer received her Juris Doctorate at Cal Northern School Of Law in Chico, California. While attending Cal Northern School Of Law, she was the salutatorian of her graduating class after having received the second highest grade point average for every year of her...

Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law: I provide a complete range of estate planning, elder law, probate, trust administration, veterans pension and Medi-Cal eligibility services. I work with clients to create and implement an estate plan specifically designed with them in mind, including their family, their business, their property and their personal wishes. This includes preparation of Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care and Durable Powers of Attorney for Asset Management. Family Law: I have over 30 years of experience in family law. Besides being a highly trained, experienced and knowledgeable family lawyer, I am personally and professionally sensitive to the concerns...

The Law Offices of Eric Michael Papp is a boutique law firm located in the heart of the Inland Empire's economic engine.

The Law Offices of Eric Michael Papp practice in the areas of Personal Injury; Business and Corporate Law; Real Estate; Wills & Trusts; Employment & Labor Law; Bankruptcy; Landlord & Tenant; and Asset Protection. Licensed to practice law in the State and Federal Courts of California and Nevada. Licensed Real Estate Broker.

Whether providing asset protection strategies, recovering damages or defending clients, the firm's philosophy remains the same: giving exceptional representation to all its clients through teamwork and communication.

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"The Law Office of Richard J. Meechan is a Santa Rosa, California law firm with more than 30 years of experience helping injured workers. We proudly serve Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Lake, and Mendocino Counties. Our founding attorney, Richard J. Meechan, is recognized by the California Bar Association as a Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist. He is also an active member of the California Applicants’ Attorneys Association and their Board of Governors. We also represent people who face employment & disability discrimination. At the Law Office of Richard J. Meechan, we understand the needs of workers with disabilities and...

Erica Rosasco is a partner at McKague Rosasco LLP in Rocklin, California. She has received an “AV® Preeminent™” Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating available from Martindale-Hubbell, the leading independent attorney rating entity. She also was just named this year as a Super Lawyer of Northern and last year as a Super Lawyer California Rising Star, Sacramento Magazine’s 2016 Top Lawyers in Sacramento and a Who’s Who Top Attorney for 2016. Her clients sing her praises, resulting in Ms. Rosasco receiving Avvo’s Client’s Choice award for 2015 and a “superb” attorney rating. ...

I help clients with their employment, business, and start-up needs. I also represent clients involved in civil litigation. Please contact me to find out how I can help you with your legal needs.

Harry G. Lewis is an accomplished Employment, Immigration and Business Law attorney with extensive trial experience. He represents private and public companies, non-profits, public agencies and individuals throughout California.

Harry partners with clients to find creative strategies that address their complex legal needs. He has an uncompromising dedication to excellence, providing attentive service and skilled advocacy, always focused on achieving the best possible results.

Harry received his B.A. from the University of Virginia. In 1991, he earned his J.D. from William & Mary Law School. Harry is active in the community, including serving on the Board of Directors for the Marin Humane...

Mr. Vlasak focuses his practice on civil litigation for plaintiffs, including habitability and wrongful eviction suits for tenants, as well as consumer, employment and personal injury actions. Mr. Vlasak earned his Juris Doctor degree from Temple University Law School in Philadelphia, where he was Staff Editor of Temple International and Comparative Law Journal. Prior to his career as an attorney, Mr. Vlasak was an Adjunct Professor and taught courses including philosophy, ethics, and logic.

John Feder is a personal injury lawyer in San Francisco and a partner at Rouda Feder Tietjen & McGuinn. Since 1978, Mr. Feder has been practicing in the legal field. Currently, he serves as president of the Consumer Attorneys of California, and he also serves on the organization’s Executive Board and Board of Governors. For the past ten years, Attorney Feder has been selected for inclusion in the list of California Super Lawyers®. For your free case evaluation, please contact his firm today.

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An Advocate for Your Rights in the Workplace. The Law Office of N. William Metke specializes in employment law litigation. The firm provides vigorous advocacy on behalf of individuals who have encountered injustice in the workplace. This includes discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, unpaid wages, and other wrongs in the employment context. We represent clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. tel: 415-572-9556 email: nwm@metkelaw.com

I am a former police officer and deputy district attorney in Contra Costa County. I received my Bachelor's Degree from California State University Sacramento and a Juris Doctor from John F. Kennedy University, School of Law. As principal attorney of this firm, I guide the firm’s staff and manage major cases and matters on behalf of individual and business clients. I have tried numerous cases to verdict and have appeared before the California Court of Appeal, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal. Our firm practices real estate, labor and employment, and business litigation. Our firm also drafts wills, trust...

Marlon Monroe brings a background of court battles and life experiences rarely found in employment law & civil rights attorneys. Prior to practicing law, Marlon taught middle school in Los Angeles for five years and worked in the music industry. After graduating from law school in South Florida, he began his legal career and moved back to Oakland, CA, where he practiced criminal defense for 15 years and became known as “The People’s Champion” due to his zealous advocacy, successful outcomes and representation of prominent members of the local community. While cultivating his skills in the courtroom, Marlon also worked with...

A resident of Oakland, Len spent much of his legal career with prestigious, top-ranked, San Francisco law firms. Mr. Watkins brings the same level of expertise, and standard of excellence, to his practice in the East Bay. Focusing on consumer bankruptcy and business law, Mr. Watkins’ depth of experience and training include: A Masters of Business Administration, concentrating on finance, from the University of California, at Davis A stock brokerage license (inactive) from the National Association of Securities Dealers A California Real Estate Broker’s license Previous Experience Business Attorney Norris & Norris (now...

Arthur Lazear has practiced law for more than 40 years, helping to obtain successful results for worthy clients nationwide. Mr. Lazear has prosecuted some of the biggest class actions ever litigated in employment law, but has never abandoned his level of personal attention to each client, which is the firm’s hallmark.

Mr. Lazear’s father was a janitor, an immigrant from Ukraine who worked nights in a tireless effort to provide his children the hope of a better life, that they might realize the American Dream. The example set by his father inspired Mr. Lazear’s lifelong commitment to protecting and enforcing the...

John Hyland is a partner with Rukin Hyland & Riggin LLP. He practices exclusively in the area of employment law. John was Of Counsel with Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker in the firm’s San Francisco office where he advised and represented companies in State and Federal court actions covering all areas of employment law, including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, disability law, employee privacy, employee leaves, and wage and hour issues. John regularly conducts training seminars and presents on a wide array of employment law issues. Law & Politics Magazine selected John as one of its Northern California Super Lawyers...

Jessica is a partner at Rukin Hyland & Riggin LLP and specializes in litigating employment law cases on behalf of employees. From violations of wage and hour laws to sexual harassment and discrimination, Jessica has represented both individuals and groups of people in class actions. She also advises executives in pre-litigation matters such as severance agreements and employment agreements. If you have an employment law issue in the Bay Area, please contact her office today and set up a free consultation.

As a partner with San Francisco's Rukin Hyland & Riggin LLP, Peter Rukin represents Bay Area clients in a wide array of complex litigation matters, including employment, wage and hour, and business disputes. Mr. Rukin has built a reputation as a thoughtful and strong advocate for his clients, whatever their disputes may be. Mr. Rukin specializes in complex litigation, with a focus on wage and hour and equal employment opportunity claims. Since 2003, as class counsel he has recovered tens of millions of dollars on behalf of thousands of California employees and consumers. Peter also represents clients with respect...

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.

Ms. Damiani, named a San Diego Super Lawyer since 2010, received her B.A. degree in 1983 from New York University and her J.D. degree in 1988 from California Western School of Law in San Diego, where she made Law Review. She became a practicing member of the California Bar in 1988 and started her own law practice, focusing on criminal cases. In 1993, a national law firm recruited her to join its white-collar crime practice group. There, she continued to represent people and entities in state and federal court, charged with a variety of crimes ranging from fraud and...

Kirk A. Lauby has a varied and comprehensive background in business management which is of particular benefit to the firm's business and business litigation clients. Mr. Lauby was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1978, and has combined his legal practice with business endeavors in the food marketing industry, oil and gas exploration, and real estate building and development.

Mr. Lauby is an experienced trial attorney with a focus on business litigation, construction defect litigation, construction injury litigation, premises liability, contractor general counsel assignments and personal injury. He has the distinction of having represented the developer defendants in what...

Omar Ochoa is a partner at Ochoa & Calderon, a Riverside law firm dedicated to helping clients throughout Southern California with their Workers’ Compensation cases. Mr. Ochoa is a graduate of Pacific Union College and the Chapman University School of Law. He is a member of the California State Bar and is admitted to practice before all California state courts as well as the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. He is a member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, the California Applicants’ Attorneys Association, and the California Employment Lawyers Association. When not practicing law and...