Sacramento Employment Attorneys & Lawyers
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Steven Stark
Lauri Donahue
Scott Stram
Brig Ricks
Michael Wieser
Rebecca London
Sean Lowe
Troy Krich
Leonard Lerner
Akiko Endo
Sacramento Employment Lawyers
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Our experienced Sacramento employment attorneys & lawyers can help guide you on how to proceed with various employee decisions such as reviewing employee documents such as contracts, agreements, policies, and handbooks, along with difficult decisions such as firing, lawsuits, claims, and complaints.
Although not every single employment contract will require legal assistance, many employment lawyers would recommend avoiding unilateral employment contracts that strongly benefit one side over the other. These types of employee contracts rarely hold up in court, yet having the funds needed to combat an issue in court can limit the employee's options.
A confidentiality agreement and a non-compete agreement are common forms of employee contracts that one of our Sacramento employment attorneys can help customize for your business. If your business needs to fire an employee, proper measures should be taken from a business legal standpoint to ensure proper communication and a smooth transition of dismissing that employee. In any case, we suggest you connect with our employment attorneys to discuss your options.
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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 1001 reviews for Labor & Employment attorneys in California
Review Severance Agreement
"Really enjoyed working with Stacy."
George M
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Burlingame,
CA,
28 days ago
Employment Disputes Consultation
"Great attorney! Highly recommend."
Georg S
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Lake Forest,
CA,
28 days ago
Review Employment Agreement
"I highly recommend Lauri. She is ultra responsive, came in at budget for the scope requested, and and communicated how much time she was at to manage expectations. She was able to accommodate scope expansion and was expedient in answering questions, turning around changes, and proactive to be sure we stayed on time. I highly endorse Lauri and would hire her, again, for future needs."
Dawn L
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Los Angeles,
CA,
about 1 month ago
Review Employment Agreement
"Jake has consistently provided thorough yet fast review and targeted recommendations - with no proposed changes for changes sake. Highly recommend."
Carl L
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San Rafael,
CA,
about 1 month ago
Draft Contractor Agreement
"Wonderful job and communicated perfectly. Would work with him again in a heartbeat."
Kincade B
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Covina,
CA,
2 months ago
California Contract Dispute
"Ian was very helpful and attentive to my needs. Highly recommend."
Shahaf A
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Los Altos,
CA,
3 months ago
Startup Labor and Equity Dispute
"Sagar was incredibly thorough, responsive, and professional throughout our engagement. He took the time to understand the nuances of my situation, crafted a strong and well-articulated demand letter, and provided thoughtful guidance even beyond the original scope."
Ahmya R
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Los Angeles,
CA,
3 months ago
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Equity Ownership and Non-Compete Advice
"Really quick response time, very fair pricing - my issue ended up being less intensive than we thought and they refunded part of my retainer, which I really appreciated. Very upfront, honest, and professional. Would absolutely recommend to family and friends and would definitely use again if needed!"
Melissa S
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El Granada,
CA,
3 months ago
Consulting Agreement Review
"Alisha was incredibly knowledgeable, very helpful, professional and always responded in a timely manner. I would highly recommend working with Alisha and plan to partner with her again on future needs."
Laura L
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Los Angeles,
CA,
5 months ago
CEO Employment Review
"Very knowledgeable and very professional. Would work with Seth again."
Steve (Seok Won) C
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Los Angeles,
CA,
5 months ago
Employee Termination
"After interviewing several lawyers, we selected Paul for his knowledge and straightforward approach. His communication is prompt and thorough, and he genuinely seems to consider our interests. The fees are fair for the quality of service provided. Overall, a professional and efficient legal partner."
Tina Z
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Oakland,
CA,
7 months ago
Assist with Equity Compensation
"Great experience working with Dmitriy. The collaborative nature and insights he brought to the table were invaluable."
Charles I
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Los Angeles,
CA,
8 months ago
California AB5 Compliance
"Bobby was great to work with and was able to give me sound legal advice within my budget."
Austin C
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Los Angeles,
CA,
8 months ago
Employee Confidentiality Agreement
"I can't recommend Jon highly enough! From the very start, he demonstrated a deep understanding of our needs and consistently delivered exceptional results. His communication was impeccable—he kept us informed every step of the way, ensuring we felt confident and supported throughout the process. What truly set Jon apart was his ability to combine professionalism with a personal touch. He not only met our expectations but exceeded them in every way, offering thoughtful insights and tailored solutions that perfectly addressed our situation."
Jeffrey C
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Mira Loma,
CA,
11 months ago
Employee Stock Option Plan
"Brig was a big help - responsive, knowledgeable and insightful. Thank you!"
Sean K
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Chula Vista,
CA,
11 months ago
Contract Review for Equity Ownership and Independent Contractor Work for Online Tech Startup
"Mary was an incredible asset — calm, collected, experienced, and reasonable with recommendations and feedback. I would and certainly will work with her again around business and startup questions, which is certainly her area of expertise!"
Graham W
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San Francisco,
CA,
about 1 year ago
Equity Compensation & Co-Founders Agreement
"David is fantastic - he helped me draft agreements that were fair to all parties involved. He is knowledgeable and gives honest advice."
Derrick W
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South San Francisco,
CA,
about 1 year ago
Employee termination settlement and mutual release
"Excellent responsiveness and communiction. Great work. Will come back again with the need arises."
Abhay D
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Cupertino,
CA,
about 1 year ago
Other Labor & Employment Matter
"Annabel provided very clear and prompt advice for my situation. Would highly recommend!"
Cameron T
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Walnut Creek,
CA,
about 1 year ago
Review Employment Agreement
"excellent experience, fantastic communication and very fair with his time."
Jon E
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Irvine,
CA,
over 1 year ago
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