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William Francis Adams

William Francis Adams

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 75% Employment / Labor
    35 years
  • 10% Business
  • 5% Ethics / Professional Responsibility
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Contingent (33%-40%)
  • Free Consultation (60 minutes)
  • Hourly ($300-$500/hour)

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Contact Information
  • William F. Adams
    4305 Hacienda Drive
    Suite 370
    Pleasanton, CA 94588
    925-734-●●●● - show
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About me: Representing individuals and businesses state-wide since 1975. Please call 925-734-0800. Employment Litigation, Wage & Hour, Class Actions, Business Law,... more

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“William F Adams get an A++ from me.”

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Client Review: I would recommend Bill to my closest friends and family anyday. He worked on a very difficult and lengthly case for me and through out the duration... more

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Résumé

Licenses
  • 34 years since William Francis Adams was first licensed to practice law in CA.

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Work Experience
Position Duration
Partner at Feldman Waldman & Kline 1992–1997
Partner at Kauff McClain & McGuire LLP 1990–1992

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
National Institute of Trial Advocacy Litigation Certificate 1988
University of California at Los Angeles School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1975
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Champion of Justice Bar Association of San Francisco 2006
Member Executive Committee and Board of Directors Commonwealth Club of California 2003
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member California State Bar Labor & Employment Section 1980–present
Hotline Attorney Northern California California Psychological Association 1995–present
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Portfolio

Publications
Article Publication Date
Through Private Places With Gun & Camera: Privacy Discovery in California Courts California State Bar Labor & Employment Section Annual Meeting 2008
10 Golden Rules for Experts Facing Cross-examination American Board of Vocational Experts Annual Conference Proceedings 2005
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Cases
Title:
Shoars v. Providian National Bank
Practice Area:
Employment / Labor
Outcome:
Confidential court-approved settlement
Description:
Represented more than 7,000 employees in class action in both federal and state courts in case involving vacation pay withheld upon termination in...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Workplace Privacy: Real or Imagined? California State Bar Labor & Employment Section Annual Meeting 2008
How The Bombers Were Convicted Prosecuting the First World Trade Center Bombers 2006
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