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John Scott Bonagofsky

Overview

Practice Areas
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  • 80% Employment / Labor
    11 years, 60 cases
  • 15% Personal Injury
    14 years, 100 cases
  • 5% Business
    14 years, 30 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

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

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • Bonagofsky & Weiss
    1 Market Street
    Steuart Tower, Suite 1600
    San Francisco, CA 94105
    Office: 415-882-1555
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I am an employment law attorney who represents employees in disputes with their current or former employers. Our firm specializes in the representation of... more

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Client Reviews

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5.0 star rating 4 reviews
5 star rating

“Hired for an unpaid wages claim”

Posted by: Cody, 2011-08-03 6 months ago.

Client Review: Scott was honest, straightforward and professional from day 1 until the very end. Not only did he help me put together a great case, he also advised... more
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“Represented me for wrongful termination, sexual harassment”

Posted by: Tina, 2010-02-08 about 2 years ago.

Client Review: Mr Bonagofsky represented me in an exceptionally complicated and emotional case. I cant say enough about his professionalism and compassion. He was... more
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Peer Endorsements

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Eugene David Lee

Scott and I are on the Technology Committee of California Employment Lawyers Association. I have observed Scott at numerous meetings and giving... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Eugene Lee , Los Angeles (CA), 11 months ago
Damien Patrick Lillis

I endorse this lawyer's work.

Endorsement from lawyer: Damien Lillis , San Francisco (CA), Almost 3 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

14 years since John Scott Bonagofsky was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1997 11/03/2011
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 2011 Northern California Super Lawyers 2011
Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2010 Northern California Super Lawyers 2010
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member American Association for Justice 2009-present
Contributing Member National Employment Lawyers Association 2009-present
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Portfolio

Contribution
Reputation Level 5
Answers: 2 Legal Answers
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1 Answer marked as good
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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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

Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Preparing Your Client for Mediation Guest Speaker, Mediation, Boalt Hall 2010
Google Apps for Law Firms CELA Annual Convention 2010
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