Experienced Bay Area Litigator Dedicated to Protecting California Employees
Workplace Discrimination and Harassment • Wrongful Termination • Employment Agreements
If you have suffered a violation of your rights as an employee, you know the frustration that accompanies injustice and the anxiety of financial uncertainty. In seeking legal resolution to your situation, it can be difficult to know where to begin. At the Law Offices of Jennifer Schwartz in San Rafael, we will help you understand your rights and strive to help you achieve justice.
You Do Not Need to Be a Victim of Unlawful Employment Practices
As an employee, you have rights under both California and federal law that protect you from actions such as:
- Discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, national origin, color, disability or sexual orientation
- Sexual harassment or a hostile work environment
- Retaliation against whistleblowers
- Wrongful termination
- Retaliatory discharge
- Constructive discharge
- Wage and hour violations
An experienced trial attorney, Ms. Schwartz will guide you through the proper steps to enforce your rights, from filing an administrative complaint to pursuing courtroom litigation, if necessary. Our goal is to obtain justice in your case, which may include front and back pay and damages for pain and suffering, medical expenses and emotional distress. In many cases, punitive damages and other statutory penalties may also be available.
Representing Professionals in a Range of Contractual Matters
Whether you are accepting an offer of employment or seeking to negotiate a separation from your current employer, we provide sophisticated counsel for the following:
- Employment contracts
- Severance agreements
- Noncompete agreements
A Distinguished Background
Ms. Schwartz holds undergraduate degrees in economics and political science from Yale University. She attended Stanford Law School and obtained her J.D. from New York University School of Law in 1988.
Effective Resolution to Your Employment Law Matter
Ms. Schwartz is a seasoned trial attorney who has taken over 25 cases to verdict. However, she always explores less costly and time-consuming alternatives to litigation, such as:
- Negotiation
- Mediation
- Arbitration
We represent throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, including Marin, San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Sacramento, Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, and Solano counties.
Call 866-942-0737 or contact us online to learn more about how we can help you.
Prior to your first visit, please fill out an employment law intake form to allow us to better assess your situation.
Law Offices of Jennifer Schwartz
1299 Fourth Street, Suite 307
San Rafael, CA 94901
Phone: 415-233-6143
Toll Free: 866-942-0737
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