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Stephen R Jaffe

Stephen R Jaffe

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

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5.0 star rating 8 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 100% Employment / Labor
    39 years

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Contingent (33%-40%)
  • Fixed (Sometimes)
  • Free Consultation (15 minutes)
  • Hourly ($500-$600/hour)
  • Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Check, Cash

Contact Information
  • Law Offices Of Stephen R. Jaffe
    101 California Street
    Suite 2450
    San Francisco, CA 94111
    Office: 415-618-●●●● - show
    Fax: 415-618-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • English

About Me

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About me: 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... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 8 reviews
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5 star rating

“Highly Recommended”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-08-11 6 months ago. Flag as objectionable

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.... more
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“Professional to a T”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-05-27 9 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Stephen is the best attorney I have ever worked with. He takes the time to explain all aspects of the process and what matters most. He understands... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

10 endorsements

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Rosa Vigil-Gallenberg

Mr. Jaffe and I worked together in a business litigation matter. He is a fierce litigator and a hardworking attorney. He is also a very personable... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Rosa Vigil-Gallenberg , San Francisco (CA), 2 months ago
Scott D Segal

I sincerely recommend Stephen as a specialist in the field of employment law. I would steer any potential clients with an employment or labor issue... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Scott Segal , Miami (FL), 3 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 39 years since Stephen R Jaffe was first licensed to practice law in CA.
  • 29 years since Stephen R Jaffe was first licensed to practice law in DC.
  • 26 years since Stephen R Jaffe was first licensed to practice law in NY.
  • 29 years since Stephen R Jaffe was first licensed to practice law in OR.

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

Work Experience
Position Duration
Partner at Law Offices Of Stephen R. Jaffe 1971–present

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Wayne State Univ Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1970
Univ of Michigan Political Science BA - Bachelor of Arts 1967
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2010
AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2009
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Who's Who In American Law 1980–1986
National Arbitrator American Arbitration Association 1975–1979
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 5
Question: Is there any law in California protecting the...
Stephen's answer: Unfortunately, in California, it is not illegal for a boss to be a jerk, a bully, a harasser or... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Stunner: Bishop O'Dowd High football coach is out Oakland Tribune 2010
No Bad Administrator Left Behind SeeLodi.com 2009
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Cases
Title:
McCann vs. Alaska Airlines, 758 F. Supp. 559 (N.D. Cal 1991)
Practice Area:
Employment / Labor
Outcome:
Settlement
Description:
Employment law - Action filed in state court. Defendant airline removed case to federal district court under a claim of federal premption....

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Opening Statement, Closing Argument, Jury Instructions Winning in Court 1993

Environmental / Natural Resources Resources

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