Barbara Emily Cowin Figari

Barbara Emily Cowin Figari

also known as Barbara Figari

4.5
Rating: 5.3

Licensed for 18 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Pasadena, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

117 East Colorado Boulevard, Suite 600, Pasadena, CA

About Barbara

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Employment and Labor 100%

Figari Law specializes in representing employees in actions for wrongful termination, whistleblower retaliation, sexual harassment and discrimination. Figari Law fights to protect employee rights – if you have been wrongfully terminated, retaliated against, harassed, been denied a protected leave, discriminated against, or are faced with other unlawful conduct in connection with your employment, contact Figari Law today for a free consultation regarding your case.

19 years | 377 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 7 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2018

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

Active

Location

The Figari Law Firm

117 East Colorado Boulevard, Suite 600, Pasadena, CA, 91105

The Figari Law Firm

1999 Harrison Street, Suite 1800, Oakland, CA, 94612

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Barbara Emily Cowin Figari's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by George | July 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Sexual Harassment

Detailed, Thorough, and Prepared

I hired Ms. Cowan to represent me in a sexual harassment case. She was detail oriented and thoroughly prepared for every deposition and oral argument, citing cases and facts from memory without even having to look at notes. Her briefs were easy to read and well written -- the judge even complimente...d her on it! Ms. Cowan believed in me, and made me feel heard and understood through the whole process. I highly recommend her.

Posted by Linda | March 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Bad to poor Run from this lawyer

I hired Barbara because of the good reviews. Repeated calls to find out where ur case stands. Promised the world.settled the case for a small fraction with lousy excuses. Never submitted a itemized cost list, till the end, which she tacked on costs so that she gets 50%. If u disagree with settlement,... Barbara refuses to rake r case any further leaving u hanging at the mediator office, refusing to take it to court. Kept money in her bank 60+ days after, u have to file n threaten to get ur money. Files paperwork that u have no idea why with courts n states u told her to.

Posted by Maria | August 04, 2016 | Lawsuits & Disputes

A+++ Rating

I hired Barbara to represent me in a whistleblower case. Many attorneys told me I had a great case, but Barbara was the only one who sat with me and walked me through what to expect the entire way. She is detail oriented, organized, and incredibly intelligent. I went to court to watch the summary ...judgment argument in my case, and she argued for nearly 40 minutes without any notes -- just sheer memorization of my case and the record, down to page numbers and deposition citations off the top of her head. The case settled 3 days after that argument. I am forever grateful to Barbara for her tenacity and compassion at a truly difficult point in my life.

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Barbara Emily Cowin Figari's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alan Romero

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Rubin

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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David Bigeleisen

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse Barbara Figari"

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David Bigeleisen

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Experience

Rating:  5.3 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.

Reprimand and Probation issued in AZ, 2022

updated on 01/05/2023

Reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. While on probation, the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2006 - 2007

Law Clerk, Sprenger & Lang, PLLC

Associations

2013 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

2011 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

2011 - Present

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

2011 - Present

American Association for Justice

2008 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

2008 - Present

California Young Lawyers Association

2007 - Present

California Employment Lawyers Association

2007 - Present

Bar Association of San Francisco

2007 - Present

San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Rod Ortiz v. Hubbard Iron Doors

Verdict and attorney's fees in excess of $1 million dollars

Whistleblower Employee v. Bank (Private Settlement)

Confidential Seven Figure Settlement

Maria Braga v. AccentCare, Inc.

Settlement of $2.1 million dollars

Klaas v. ValleyCare Medical Center, et al

Verdict of $344,198

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Education

N/A

Univ of Minnesota L S

law

N/A

Illinois State Univ

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2016

National Employment Lawyers Association

Trying Cases in a Post-Harris World

2010

California State Bar Annual Meeting Screening Employment Cases

Publications

2012

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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