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Elisa W. Ungerman

Elisa W. Ungerman

8.6

Excellent

Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 4 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 30% Wrongful Termination
    18 years
  • 20% Discrimination
    19 years
  • 20% Employment / Labor
    19 years
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Contingent (35%-40%)
  • Hourly ($300-$350/hour)
  • Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • Ungerman Law Office
    331 J Street Ste 200
    Sacramento, CA 95843
    Office: 916-447-●●●● - show
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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 4 reviews
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5 star rating

“Highly recommended”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-09-28 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Elisa is a hardworking and delicated lawyer. If you need a lawyer to go to bat for you, count on Elisa!!! I hope I wouldn't be in another... more
5 star rating

“Outstanding Employment Lawyer!!!”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-07-08 5 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Are you looking for a knowledgeable employment law attorney? Ms. Elisa Ungerman is the BEST!! I did extensive research to find an attorney, and... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

6 endorsements

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Michelle A. Reinglass

I endorse this lawyer's work. Elisa is a hard working lawyer dedicated to her clients, which is undoubtedly one secret to her success.

Endorsement from lawyer: Michelle Reinglass , Laguna Hills (CA), About 1 month ago
Nicholas Chukwuemeka Okorocha

Ms. Ungerman is a leading authority in the area of employment law and our firm recommends her with no hesitation for anyone with an employment law issue. more

Endorsement from lawyer: Nicholas Okorocha , Pasadena (CA), About 1 month ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 19 years since Elisa W. Ungerman was first licensed to practice law in CA.

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

Work Experience
Position Duration
Principal at Ungerman Law Office 2005–present
Associate at Anwyl, Scoffield & Stepp 2002–2005
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Puget Sound School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor - cum laude 1990
Washington State University Communications- Broadcast Journalism BA - Bachelor of Arts - cum laude 1976

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
BV Rating Martindale-Hubbell 2004
Phi Beta Kappa Phi Beta Kappa Society 1976

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Sacramento County Bar Association 1990–present
Member State Bar of California Employment and Labor Law Section 1990–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 5
Question: I filed for unemployment, and before my phone...
Elisa's answer: I can't tell you what EDD will do for sure, but clearly this was not intentional act to defraud EDD.... more
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Cases
Title:
Wrysinski v. Agilent
Practice Area:
Employment / Labor
Outcome:
Won case for client - $6.1 million
Description:
Client was discriminated against on the basis of pregnancy and the taking of pregnancy leave when she was selected for termination in a 4,000-person...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
The Ins and Outs of FMLA/CFRA Leave Lorman Seminar on FMLA leave 2005
The plaintiff's perspective when suing an employer CPA's Annual convention 2004
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Divorce / Separation Resources

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