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also known as Barbara Figari
Barbara Figari founded the Figari Law Firm in 2008, and has successfully represented numerous individuals in employment cases against some of the largest companies in the nation. Ms. Figari is a member of both the California Employment Lawyers Association and the National Employment Lawyers Association, and served on the Board of the California Young Lawyers Association for the State Bar of California. Ms. Figari also serves as a Delegate to the Conference of Delegates of California Bar Associations, for the Bar Association of San Francisco. Ms. Figari is a member of the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, in which she is also a member of the Women’s Caucus, and has written numerous articles and hosted events related to issues in employment litigation and negotiation.
Ms. Figari graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School, with honors, where she received her law degree with a concentration in Labor and Employment Law. Prior to starting her own firm, Ms. Figari worked for Sprenger & Lang, a firm specializing in employment class actions, and for the St. Paul County Attorney’s Office and the Office of the Public Defender in Stillwater, Minnesota.
Ms. Figari was raised in California and Arizona, and graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in Politics and Government. During college, Ms. Figari served as captain of a nationally ranked mock trial team, and completed a summer internship with GalleryWatch Legislative Tracking in Washington, D.C.
Ms. Figari is an avid runner, practices yoga, and enjoys spending time with her family.
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Acquired: 2018
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022
State: California
Acquired: 2007
117 East Colorado Boulevard, Suite 600, Pasadena, CA, 91105
1999 Harrison Street, Suite 1800, Oakland, CA, 94612
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...
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,...
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 ...
Criminal defense lawyer
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.
Reprimand and Probation issued in AZ, 2022
updated on 01/05/2023Reprimand 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.
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2006 - 2007
Law Clerk, Sprenger & Lang, PLLC
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
Verdict and attorney's fees in excess of $1 million dollars
Confidential Seven Figure Settlement
Settlement of $2.1 million dollars
Verdict of $344,198
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2016
Trying Cases in a Post-Harris World
2010
2012
Spanish
Legal Answers
What legal action is possible if my former employer forged a CDA?
21 Aug 2013
Do I have enough to take legal action against my employer? They have wronged me in several ways,
20 Aug 2013
Employer forged signature onto a written warning I never received
15 Aug 2013