John Scott Bonagofsky

John Scott Bonagofsky

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

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 100% Employment / Labor
    15 years, 70 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (33%-40%), Free Consultation (120 minutes), Hourly ($500/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

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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 star rating

“It was a priviledge to have Scott Bonagofsky as my autorney”

Posted by: Ekaterina, 29 days ago.

Client Review: Scott Bonagofsky literally gave me my life back. I was discriminated and denied a job on the basis of an approved family leave taken in the past... more
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5 star rating

“Hired for an unpaid wages claim”

Posted by: Cody, almost 2 years 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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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

6 endorsements


Calvin B. Chang

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Calvin Chang , Sacramento (CA), 7 months ago
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), About 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

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

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1997 12/19/2012

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 Lawyer Northern California Super Lawyers 2013
Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2012 Northern California Super Lawyers 2012
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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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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
Bring Your Own Disaster or Bring Your Own Device? The Latest on "Dual Device" Laws, Policies, and Practices National Symposium on Technology and Labor and Employment Law 2013
Getting Technologic Evidence Admitted CELA Technology Committee Webinar 2012
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