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John Scott Bonagofsky

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John Scott Bonagofsky
Wrongful termination, harassment, retaliation, and whistleblower expert representing only employees
5.0 star rating
Represented me for unpaid overtime, missing breaks and lunch breaks
- clanmckenzie, Employment / Labor Client
5.0 star rating
- Brian, Wrongful Termination Client

Overview

Avvo Rating

9.2

Superb

Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 2 reviews
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Practice Areas
  • 80% Employment / Labor
    8 years, 40 cases (4 examples)
  • 15% Personal Injury
    11 years, 100 cases (2 examples)
  • 5% Business
    11 years, 30 cases

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Contingent (33%-40%)
  • Free Consultation (120 minutes)
  • Hourly ($450-$450/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information
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  • Bonagofsky & Weiss
    1 Market Street
    Steuart Tower, Suite 1600
    San Francisco, CA 94105
    Office: 415-367-3152
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About me: I am an employment law attorney who represents employees in disputes with their current or former employers. My specialty areas include harassment and... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 2 reviews
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5 star rating

“Represented me for unpaid overtime, missing breaks and lunch breaks”

Posted by: clanmckenzie, 2009-03-01 9 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Mr. Bonagofsky took my case in May 2008. My company did not pay me for overtime, missed breaks and lunches. It is now Feb. 2009, and the case is... more
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Posted by: Brian, 2008-02-13 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Mr Bonagofsky handled my case with the upmost care and attention. I was impressed how informed he was with all aspects of my past employer and how... more

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Endorsements

4 endorsements

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Damien Patrick Lillis

I endorse this lawyer's work.

Endorsement from lawyer: Damien Lillis , San Francisco (CA), 9 months ago
John M. Kaman

I endorse this lawyer's work.

Endorsement from lawyer: John Kaman , San Francisco (CA), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 12 years since John Scott Bonagofsky was first licensed to practice law in CA.

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

Work Experience
Position Duration
Principal at Bonagofsky & Weiss 2008–present
Partner at Emison Hullverson Bonagofsky LLP 2005–2008
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of California, Hastings College of the Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1997
California State University Political Science BA 1994

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2009 Law & Politics Magazine 2009
Bar Association of San Francisco, Pro Bono Volunteer of the Year Bar Association of San Francisco 2002
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Consumer Attorneys of California 1997–present
Member San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association 2005–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 2
Question: under CA law can my employer suspend me for...
John's answer: What enforcement remedies did you complain about? It is unlawful for an employer to terminate an... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
How to Handle Employee Requests for Leaves of Absence (co-author with Charles Thompson) Tri-Valley Human Resources Association Bulletin 2000
Childhood Sexual Abuse: Repressed Memories and the Statute of Limitation; a Need for Legislative Clarification (co-author with Christopher B. Dolan) The Verdict 1998

Cases
Title:
Halsey v. JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A.
Practice Area:
Discrimination
Outcome:
Case pending
Description:
Plaintiff worked for JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. as an account executive for the nothern California region of JP Morgan Chase's Chase Home Equity...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Starting your own law practice Starting Your Own Law Practice 2006
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