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Karen Michelle Berntson

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 75% Employment / Labor
    11 years
  • 25% Business
    13 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (33%-40%), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($325-$375/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Exceptional Attorney”

Posted by: a Employment client, almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: I contacted Karen Bernston regarding an employment issues I was having earlier this year. She was professional and got back to me right away. Karen... more
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5 star rating

“Berntson Testimonial”

Posted by: John, almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: Ms. Berntson has counseled me on unemployment law for the past 2 years. Ms. Berntson's knowledge of the relevant case law, issues, and findings are... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements


Eugene David Lee

I endorse this lawyer. I have known Karen for years through California Employment Lawyers Assn and more recently worked closely with her in... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Eugene Lee , Los Angeles (CA), 8 months ago
Marilynn Mika Spencer

I endorse this lawyer. I have known Karen Berntson for several years through our mutual membership and activities in the California Employment... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Marilynn Spencer , San Diego (CA), 9 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

13 years since Karen Michelle Berntson was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1999 02/09/2012

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

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Univ of California Santa Cruz undergraduate
U of San Francisco SOL law

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
CALI Award for Excellence in Products Liability CALI 1998

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Bar Association of San Francisco
Member, Education Committee California Employment Lawyers Association
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Recent Developments in California Law on Mandatory Tip-Pooling Bender's California Labor & Employment Bulletin 2009

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Moderator, “Taking a Good, Long Look: Investigation via Social Media” & “Tricky Business: Privacy as a Sword and a Shield” Social Media Experience 2011