Traci Michelle Hinden

Traci Michelle Hinden

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Discrimination, Wrongful Termination ... +3 more

1 Sansome Street, Suite 1400, San Francisco, CA

About Traci

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Discrimination 20%

Discrimination based on: Age, Disability, Race, Religion, Gender, Sex, Gender Identity, Marriage, Ethnic Origin, Medical Condition, Pregnancy, Veteran, Sexual Orientation, Color and Ancestry.

20%
Employment and Labor 20%

Retaliation/Harassment/ Discrimination based on: marital, disability, race, age, sex, gender/identity/orientation, pregnancy,religion, national origin, Veteran, medical condition, failure to accommodate or provide medical leave. Defamation, Equal Pay

20%
Sexual Harassment 20%

Hostile Work environment/Quid Pro quo; Complaining about it on behalf of another

20%
Wrongful Termination 20%

After complaining about illegal acts; after inquiring about wages; due to discrimination/harassment/retaliation based on: race, gender/identity/sex/orientation, age, disability, religion, veertan, pregnancy, medical condition, ethnic origin/ancestry

20%
Personal Injury 10%

Auto accidents, Slip and Falls, trip and falls; premises liability; bike accidents; pedestrian accidents

10%
Workers Compensation 10%

I handle Medical providers ONLY. These are the entities and physicians that provide treatment to the workers. Assistance before the DWC and WCAB

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-45%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 20 years

State: California

Acquired: 2005

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Location

Law Offices of Traci M. Hinden

1 Sansome Street, Suite 1400, San Francisco, CA, 94104

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Traci Michelle Hinden's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

No One Better!

I don't know where I would be without Traci. I found her when my life was falling apart after an emotional, traumatic, and complicated wrongful termination. She is an absolute bulldog who will fight tooth and nail for her clients. Not only did she tirelessly dedicate herself to my case, she also care...d for me on a personal level while still maintaining the utmost professionalism. She was patient with me, made sure I was always well-informed & prepared, and refused to back down from anyone. I almost felt sorry for the opposing council that went up against Traci in my case; she is such a sharp, aggressive attorney who consistently demonstrated her thorough knowledge of the law. She not only won my case bigtime, she also helped me get my confidence & power back in a what felt like a hopeless situation. I will forever be indebted to Traci and will surely recommend her to anyone who may find themselves in need of representation.

Posted by anonymous | June 7, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

I am lucky I found Traci

I am so glad I found Traci! I was referred to her by another attorney and she helped me write communications between me and my former employer. I had gone out on short term disability and my employer wanted me to return to work even though my doctor advised against it. I consulted with Traci and she ...helped me plan out a strategy with dealing with my employer and help me get the result I was looking for. Traci was kind, understanding, patient, and professional. She totally understood my situation and was able to help me through the process without a lot of back and forth. If you are looking for an attorney to help you deal with an employer over a disability, then Traci is the person!

Posted by Marian Christine | July 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Traci is already your best advocate

I met Traci after another attorney failed in their competency and advocacy. Unfortunately, my relationship with this other entity made my case more complex and less attractive to take on. Traci spent more than 2 hours with me. She asked clarifying questions, listened, empathized, and discussed str...ategies. I found her relentlessly kind, impressively intelligent, tactical and strategic, and able to speak eloquently and clearly regarding the law. Notably, her integrity and humanity guide her approach. While speaking with Traci, she heard me apologize multiple times. She compassionately explained that women often take on the role of apologizing when they haven't done anything wrong, and she was talking to me as an advocate. Women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and non-binary community members, Traci is your person. If Spanish is your primary spoken language, Traci is three steps ahead and ready to assist. Start your journey with Traci. You will not find a better, more intelligent, or more compassionate human being. She is already your advocate.

Traci Hinden

Replied last November 1, 2021

Thank you so much for the vote of confidence!

Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Ms. Hinden is the best!

From the first day I met Traci I knew she would be there for me in my toughest of times. Herself and her team were always available and helpful whenever I needed anything, especially helping me understand how this particular legal situation worked. She was amazing at keeping my employers on their t...oes and was fierce in representing me on every level to resolve my case. I am so pleased with her work, insight and just general concern for my well-being that I would no doubt recommend her to anyone that needs representation. Thank you so much Traci!!

Posted by Michael | June 16, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Super smart, incredibly helpful, and an absolute bulldog!

I've known Traci for several decades (before her time as a lawyer) and she's always been incredibly insightful and helpful. There have been a few occasions over the years when I needed a referral or some insight around how to approach a legal matter. She's always been willing to lend a hand and the... referrals that she's made have been top notch, pointing me in the direction of lawyers who went above and beyond to make sure that I was properly represented. What's more is that Traci has a strong sense of what's right and wrong and she'll fight hard to make sure her clients get what they deserve. She's someone you always want to have on your side!

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Traci Michelle Hinden's Lawyer Endorsements

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Genevieve Guertin

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Traci fights for her clients with an arsenal of intellect, experience and determination. I would want her on my side if I needed help in any employment issue!"

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Jeannette Vaccaro

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Traci is an incredibly talented and passionate advocate who truly cares about her clients. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Aaron Minnis

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Traci to be a strong advocate for her clients and a skilled lawyer. I endorse Traci."

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Maria Bourn

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"There is a reason Traci been named a Rising Star Super Lawyer in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2013, because she is an amazing lawyer. Actually, there are several reasons! To start, she is smart, thoughtful, tenacious and dedicated to her clients and employees across California. Further, Traci is an active member of several legal associations and a frequent speaker on employment litigation issues. I highly recommend Traci!"

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Raven Sarnoff

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Traci is a tough litigator who aggressively advocates on behalf of her clients and fiercely protects their rights. She works very hard and never backs down from a challenge. Traci gives a strong voice to those who have been wronged and is very good at what she does."

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Dustin Collier

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Hinden is a consummate professional whom I've had the pleasure of interacting with through our mutual membership in the California Employment Lawyers' Association. Intelligent, hard-working, and dedicated to her clients, I would highly recommend her to any potential clients in need of a good employment lawyer."

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Alan Romero

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Schwartz

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Hinden is a highly intelligent, savvy, caring attorney. She is dedicated to the employee who has been wronged by his or her employer. I have worked with her and was impressed by her persistence and creativity."

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Barry Gorelick

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Traci is aggressive and fearless. She represented one of my workers compensation clients in an employment discrimination case. She worked diligently on the case and obtained a very large settlement. I refer employment discrimination cases to her."

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Stephen Jaffe

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Traci assisted me in a difficult two-week jury trial . She has unlimited engery and enthusiam for her work. I am happy to endorse her work on AVVO."

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Joan Herrington

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Traci Hinden is a passionate advocate for employee's rights. She was elected by her colleagues as a "Rising Star" SuperLawyer in Employment Litigation in Northern California in 2009. She is particularly diligent in her pre-litigation screening of cases, and case planning."

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John Kaman

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Traci Hinden is one of the best young criminal lawyers I have seen in many years. I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Michael Levy

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Tracy Lemmon

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Mythily Sivarajah

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Genevieve Guertin

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Laura Horton

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Michael Grenert

Employment and labor lawyer

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Jeannette Vaccaro

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Patrice Goldman

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Maria Bourn

Employment and labor lawyer

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Anne Costin

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David Sarnoff

Employment and labor lawyer

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Raven Sarnoff

Employment and labor lawyer

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Aaron Minnis

Employment and labor lawyer

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Sonya Smallets

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Dustin Collier

Employment and labor lawyer

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Alan Romero

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Kelly Armstrong

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Seth Rosenberg

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Lisa Charbonneau

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Northern California Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Northern California Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, California Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Stars 2017, SuperLawyers

2016

Rising Star, Northern California Super Lawyers

2015

Northern California Superlawyers Rising Stars, SuperLawyers

2014

2014 Northern California Superlawyers Rising Stars, SuperLawyers

2014

Northern California Superlawyers Rising Stars Top Women Lawyers, SuperLawyers

2013

2013 Northern California Superlawyers Rising Star, 2013 Northern California Superlawyers Rising Star

2012

2012 Northern California Superlawyers Rising Stars, Superlawyers

2010

Northern California Rising Stars, SuperLawyer

2009

Northern California Rising Stars, Superlawyers

2005

Member of Southwestern's Honors Trial Advocacy Program, Southwestern University School of Law

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Owner/Attorney at Law, The Law Offices of Traci M. Hinden

2022 - 2023

Senior Managing Attorney, JLG

2006 - 2007

Attorney at Law, Dietz Gilmor

2005 - 2006

Attorney at Law, Hinden & Breslavsky

2004 - 2005

Certified Law Clerk, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2017 - Present

Consumer Attorney Association

Member

2011 - Present

San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - Present

CELA

Member- Legislative & Education Comt & Chair- Mentor Committee

2005 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2011 - 2024

CABAL

Member/ Former Organizer

2008 - 2011

San Francisco Bar Association

Member

2005 - 2017

CAAA

Member and Committee Member- for Civil Rights and Social Justice

Education

2005

Southwestern Univ SOL

law

2002

Occidental Coll

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2017

California Orthopaedic Association Annual Conference How to Stay Out of Trouble and Keep Your QME Certification!

2016

California Orthopaedic Association Conference QME Medical Ethics: How to stay out of Trouble

2016

California Employment Lawyers Association Annual conference Prosecuting and Prevailing in a Failure to Accommodate Case

2015

Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group Identifying Employment issues in your Workers Comp cases

2015

The Nuts and Bolts of Workers' Comp QMEs obligations

2015

State Bar of California Annual Conference Identifying Employment issues in your Workers Comp cases

2015

QME Ethics and Compliance Ethics & Compliance

2014

2014

Strategic Tips for Compelling Discovery Responses Discovery

2014

California Employment Lawyers Association Marketing your Law Practice

2013

East Bay CAAA Chapter Meeting Employment and Workers Compensation Crossover

2013

CSIMS 2013 Annual Conference Employee Rights

2012

Gender Discrimination (Employment) Gender Discrimination

2012

Deposition Skills Seminar Deposition Skills Seminar

2011

Preparing your Lien for Successful Recovery Preparing your Lien for Successful Recovery

2011

Labor/Employment Law - What You Don't Know About Worker's Comp Can Hurt You Workers Comp/ Employment Crossover

2011

Headline Business News Update Employees Rights

2011

CEB

Pre trial litigation tactics

2010

MAXIMIZE YOUR COLLECTIONS Lien Collection in Workers Compensation

Publications

2010

CAAA Seminar How to maximize your collections

2009

Medlegal How Functional Capacity Assessments Impacts Third Party Litigation

Languages

Spanish

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