Overview
Practice Areas
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Contingent (33%-40%), Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (15 minutes), Hourly ($500-$600/hour), Retainer (Sometimes)
Payment types
Cash, Check
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Contact Information
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Languages Spoken
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About Me
Photos (1)
Videos (0)
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I am an employment trial lawyer with almost forty years of experience. I represent only employees never employers.
If you have been the victim of wrongful or... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Linda,
2011-05-30
8 months ago.
Client Review:
Stephen Jaffe is a person of incredible morality, dedication, and diligence. I had a very sensitive matter I had to deal with and had doubts that I...
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Posted by:
a Lawsuits & Disputes client,
2009-08-11
over 2 years ago.
Client Review:
No words could begin to derive at the level of promptness, professionalism, dedication and work ethic of Mr. Jaffe. What a phenominal attorney....
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Peer Endorsements
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As a fellow employment lawyer, I have had the great pleasure of serving as co-counsel with Stephen Jaffe on several occassions. Intelligent,...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Dustin Collier
, San Francisco (CA), 7 months ago
I endorse this lawyer.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Ann Hull
, Studio City (CA), 7 months ago
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Résumé
License
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41 years since Stephen R Jaffe was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| California |
Active
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1971 |
11/04/2011 |
| Dist. of Columbia |
Active
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1981 |
09/08/2009 |
| New York |
Currently registered
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1984 |
05/21/2011 |
| Oregon |
Resigned
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1981 |
07/09/2008 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Partner at
Law Offices Of Stephen R. Jaffe
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1971–present
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Wayne State Univ Law School |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1970 |
| Univ of Michigan |
Political Science |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1967 |
| Cranbrook School |
preparatory secondary education |
Diploma |
1963 |
See all 3 degrees
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| AV Rated Preeminent |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2012 |
| Northern Califronia Top Attorney |
San Francisco Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine |
2011 |
| Northern California Super Lawyer |
Super Lawyers Magazine |
2011 |
| AV Rated Preeminent |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2011 |
| AV Rated Preeminent |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2010 |
| Northern California Super Lawyer |
Super Lawyers Magazine |
2010 |
| Northern Califronia Top Attorney |
San Francisco Magazine |
2010 |
| AV Rated Preeminent |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2009 |
| AV Rated Preeminent |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2008 |
| AV Rated Preeminent |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2007 |
| AV Rated Preeminent |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2006 |
| AV Rated Preeminent |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2005 |
| AV Rated Preeminent |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2004 |
| AV Rated Preeminent |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2003 |
| AV Rated Preeminent |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2002 |
| AV Rated Preeminent |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2001 |
| AV Rated Preeminent |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2000 |
| AV Rated Preeminent |
Martindale-Hubbell |
1999 |
| AV Rated Preeminent |
Martindale-Hubbell |
1998 |
| AV Rated Preeminent |
Martindale-Hubbell |
1997 |
| AV Rated Preeminent |
Martindale-Hubbell |
1996 |
| AV Rated Preeminent |
Martindale-Hubbell |
1995 |
| AV Rated Preeminent |
Martindale-Hubbell |
1994 |
| AV Rated Preeminent |
Martindale-Hubbell |
1993 |
| AV Rated Preeminent |
Martindale-Hubbell |
1992 |
| AV Rated Preeminent |
Martindale-Hubbell |
1991 |
| AV Rated Preeminent |
Martindale-Hubbell |
1990 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Admitted Member |
United States District Court for the Eastern District of California |
1996-present
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| Member |
New York Bar |
1984-present
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| Member |
District of Columbia Bar |
1982-present
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| Admitted Member |
U.S. Supreme Court |
1976-present
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| Admitted Member |
U.S. District Court Central District of California |
1972-present
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| Member |
State Bar of California |
1971-present
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| Admitted Member |
U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit |
1971-present
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| Admitted Member |
U.S. District Court Northern District of California |
1971-present
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| Member |
National Employment Lawyers Association |
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| Member |
San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association |
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| Member |
State Bar of Michigan |
1998-2004
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| Judge Pro Tempore: Marin County Superior Court |
Marin County Superior Court |
1989-1996
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| Judicial Arbitrator |
Marin County Superior court |
1989-1996
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| Admitted Memeber |
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan |
1983-1994
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| Member |
Oregon State Bar |
1981-1994
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| Admitted Member |
United States District Court for the District of Oregon |
1981-1994
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| Judge Pro Tempore, Marin County Municipal Court |
Marin County Municipal Court |
1989
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| Member |
Who's Who In American Law |
1986
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| Member |
Who's Who In American Law |
1985
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| Member |
Who's Who In American Law |
1984
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| Member |
Who's Who In American Law |
1983
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| Member |
Who's Who In American Law |
1982
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| Member |
Who's Who In American Law |
1981
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| Judge Pro Tempore: Los Angeles County Superior Court |
Los Angeles County Superior Court |
1977-1981
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| Judge Pro Tempore: Los Angeles County Superior Court |
Beverly Hills Judicial District |
1976-1981
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| Judge Pro Tem, Los Angeles Municipal Court |
Los Angeles County Municipal Court |
1976-1981
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| Member |
Who's Who In American Law |
1980
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| National Arbitrator |
American Arbitration Association |
1975-1979
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| Member |
California Employment Lawyers Association |
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| Member |
Consumer Attorneys Of California |
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See all 30 association entries
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 10
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Cases
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Outcome: Affirmed trial court granting motion in limine.
Outcome: Affirmed lower court ruling on attorney fees
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Publications
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See all 27 publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Opening Statement, Closing Argument, Jury Instructions |
Winning in Court |
1993 |
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