Neil Pedersen

Neil Pedersen

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 25% Employment / Labor
  • 20% Discrimination
  • 20% Sexual Harassment
  • 20% Wrongful Termination
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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (40%)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

About Me

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Neil is the principal of Pedersen McQueen, APLC, an employee rights law firm assisting employees throughout Southern California.

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Client Reviews

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“TRUSTWORTHY ATTORNEY”

Posted by: Mina, 3 months ago.

Client Review: My divorce attorney of about 5 years ago put a lien for $50k on my property at the time of signing contract with her even though she got $20k as... more
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“Professional and Knowledgable!”

Posted by: Kathy, 4 months ago.

Client Review: Neil helped me with a dispute with my employer. He explained all my options to me and helped me understand my rights. He returned my call promptly... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

35 endorsements


Andrew Kevin Jacobson

Mr. Pedersen's advice on Avvo is a credit to Avvo, and a credit to the legal community. We're lucky to have him around.

Endorsement from lawyer: Andrew Jacobson , Oakland (CA), 7 days ago
Michael John Rossiter

Neil provides exceptional legal advice and his prolific work on Avvo demonstrates his superior knowledge of the law.

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Rossiter , Irvine (CA), 13 days ago
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Résumé

 

License

24 years since Neil Pedersen was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1989 03/18/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Principal at Pedersen McQueen, APLC 2011–present
Adjunct Professor at Western State College Of Law 2011–present
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Western State University College of Law Law Juris Doctor of Law 1988
Western State University, Fullerton Law B.S. of Laws 1986

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Top Attorneys in Orange County Orange County Register Metro 2013
Southern California Top-Rated Lawyer American Lawyer Media 2013
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Mentor California Employment Lawyers Association Mentorship Program 2012–present
Master Peter M. Elliott American Inn of Court 2012–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 20
Answers: 3,756 Legal Answers
269 Best Answers - chosen by asker
2,783 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
855 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Attorney Fee Awards in FEHA Claims: The Lodestar Analysis The Gavel 2012
Maximizing Mediated Settlements Big Meeting Magazine 2012
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Your Client’s Deposition: Preparation Tips and Strategies Webinar sponsored by State Bar Solo/Small Firm Section 2012
Employment Law Update September OCBA Labor & Employment Law Section monthly meeting 2012
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