Name: Cynthia Shaiman Bamforth
Address: One South Fair Oaks Avenue Suite 301, Pasadena, CA, 91105, US
Telephone: Not Available
Price range: $ 250-400 per hour
Rating: 5.0

Licensed for 29 years

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

About Cynthia

Biography

Ms. Bamforth, a partner at Bowles Law, has a strong skill set and extensive experience in California employment law issues including harassment prevention training, employee handbook compliance, wages (including overtime), meal and rest breaks, leaves of absence, and terminations.

Prior to joining Bowles Law, Ms. Bamforth served as in-house counsel for a group of affiliated businesses supervising all legal affairs business- and employment-related litigation.

Ms. Bamforth is dedicated to helping companies develop sound employment practices for secure growth, through education and counseling. She is known for her exceptional communication skills and ability to defuse potentially explosive situations in the workplace.

Ms. Bamforth received her Bachelor of Arts in government from Wesleyan University and her J.D. degree magna cum laude from Seattle University Law School. She also served as Associate Editor for the Seattle University Law Review.

Raised amid a family of lawyers, Ms. Bamforth also employs her legal skills in pro bono work for a number of social betterment groups.

EDUCATION:

Wesleyan University
Seattle University School of Law, magna cum laude
Associate Editor, Seattle University Law Review

MEMBERSHIPS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE:

Admitted to the State Bar of California (1996)
Member, Youth for Human Rights International
Member, The Way to Happiness Foundation
Member, Criminon International
Member, Citizens Commission on Human Rights

MEDIA MENTIONS:

“Lawyers See New Lawsuit Boom In Unpaid Texting,” July 29, 2010 Los Angeles Daily Journal

“Company Bullies May Get Their Due in Court with New Laws,” August 16, 2010, Los Angeles Daily Journal

“After Hollywood sexual harassment scandals, they were spurred to action. Now there’s a help line to report abuse and get legal support,” Women in Film LA’s panel discussion on sexual harassment, December 4, 2017, Los Angeles Times

“What Women in Film is Doing About Sexual Harassment in the Entertainment Industry,” November 30, 2017, The Hollywood Reporter

“Heather Graham Wants Sexual Harassers to Seek Treatment: ‘We’re Doing Them a Favor,’” November 29, 2017, Variety

“Powerful Women Gather for Panel to Help Victims of Sexual Abuse,” December 12, 2017, New York Minute Mag

“Hollywood Morality Clauses,” February 7, 2018, radio interview on 89.3 KPCC’s The Frame

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 50%

We focus on employment law and litigation primarily for employers. We defend employers in government agency actions and civil cases, including wage and hour cases and workplace discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims. We have successfully resolved racial, religious, age and gender discrimination allegations. We also help clients establish and maintain sensible workplace policies which promote staff initiative and company stability.

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Litigation 50%

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-400 per hour

Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

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One South Fair Oaks Avenue Suite 301, Pasadena, CA, 91105

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Posted by anonymous | April 3, 2015

Really Fantastic Service

I felt very well guided through the legal situation I needed to handle. Each time I have talked with Ms. Bamforth, I know that I am going to get the best advice for my situation. She takes the burden off me and gives me the confidence that everything will work out well. We have worked together for... a few years now and every time I need her help I am confident I will get what I need. And I do!!!! Thanks.

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Posted by Sherri | September 17, 2014

Exceptional Employment Lawyer

I worked closely with Cindy on several sensitive and potentially expensive employment disputes. In each case, Cindy was spot on with her strategy and thorough in her follow through and documentation. The outcomes were better than expected in each matter.

Posted by DK and DC | September 15, 2014

Amazing Attorney!

Cindy is absolutely amazing! She is very professional, yet friendly and personable. She made us feel comfortable immediately, and she is very easy to work with. Her communication skills are outstanding, as is her follow through. She is very knowledgeable, and presents information in a way that is... easy for the layperson to understand. She has given us general advice and training, and then recently helped us to resolve a potentially problematic employee matter in a way that was beneficial to all parties. We were very pleased with the outcome, and the speed and professionalism with which she handled the matter. We feel that we get the expertise of a "big firm lawyer" with the personal service of a "sole practitioner". We have found in Cindy an attorney with the integrity and professionalism of the highest standard. The firm also has a wonderful support staff, which adds to the effectiveness of the overall service. We look forward to a productive, ongoing relationship with Cindy.

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Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2014

Excellent & Professional Service

I received the legal papers we needed, all were in order and very easy to understand. I expected to spend forever getting through this package but they were so clear and neat it was done in a few hours. She also sent a detailed letter that then explained each document and what it was for. In addition..., then referenced me on where to go for additional information I might need, just in case. This is 5 Star service. I would recommend this Lawyer to everybody. Thank you, MD

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Posted by Lisa | July 23, 2010

Review for Cindy Bamforth

Cindy has assisted our company with several tenuous business situations relating to personnel issues. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable but her follow up is impeccable. Personally I've found Cindy to be friendly, helpful and a great communicator.

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Cynthia Shaiman Bamforth's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Zoldan

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Helena Kobrin

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"Cindy is a highly knowledgeable employment lawyer who cares about her clients and works hard to achieve the best possible results for them. She hones in on the important issues, looks at all the facts, and works to resolve matters as economically as possible for the client, always maintaining a high level of professionalism and competence."

Timothy Bowles

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I have worked with Cindy intensively for some eight years now. In my experience, she ranks at the very top of knowledgeable practitioners fully dedicated to service and results. Our particular practice area, labor and employment, can be especially challenging when the parties are polarized, whether out of lack of information, personal animosities, or both. Cindy holds a singular talent for guiding such highly charged matters to resolution while maintaining client interests as paramount. I recommend Cindy highly."

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