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Joseph Wayne Rose

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Joseph Wayne Rose
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About Joseph

Former firefighter-paramedic turned "Super Lawyer" winning great results!

I am an employment lawyer in California. I started my legal career in 2001 after a successful public service career as a firefighter and paramedic. I founded my own law practice in 2004, and I've represented literally thousands of laborers, trades and crafts workers, licensed professionals, labor organizations, and small business employers in all industries throughout California's public and private sectors.

I handle cases involving unpaid wages and overtime, unlawful discrimination or workplace harassment, wrongful termination, administrative defense of licensed professionals, trade secrets, employment and civil litigation, workplace investigations, and class actions. I've recovered millions for California workers, and successfully defended really tough cases.

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Practice areas

OtherDiscriminationAdministrative lawLicensingEmployment and labor
  1. Employment and labor: 35%

    Unpaid wages and overtime, retaliation, discrimination, whistleblower, qui tam, wrongful termination, trade secrets, labor relations, unions.

    17 years

  2. Licensing: 25%

    Defending healthcare, real estate, insurance, law, finance, and other professionals during government investigations and prosecution of charges seeking to revoke, suspend, or discipline their licenses, barring or limiting their practices.

    17 years

  3. Administrative law: 20%

    Professional license defense, public and state and local administrative agency law, appeals of public agency decisions, administrative writs of mandate, regulatory advocacy.

    17 years

  4. Discrimination: 5%

    Prosecuting, defending, and investigating workplace claims of pregnancy, age, sex, gender, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, disability, marital status, religious, military or veteran status, genetic, and other illegal forms of discrimination

    17 years

  1. Wrongful termination: 5%

    Prosecuting, defending, and investigating workplace claims of wrongful or unlawful termination in the public and private sectors.

    17 years

  2. Class action: 5%

    Wages, overtime, work hours class and collective actions under the California Labor Code, Fair Labor Standards Act, and the Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).

    17 years

  3. Real estate: 5%

    Representation of responsible brokers and agents concerning transaction legal issues or Department of Real Estate matters. Representation of litigants in real estate disputes.

    17 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

Rose Law APC

2625 Townsgate Road, Suite 330
Westlake Village, CA, 91361

Website
https://joeroselaw.com 

Rose Law APC

1500 Palma Drive
Ventura, CA, 93001

Rose Law APC

4092 Bridge Street
Fair Oak, CA, 95628

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive200402/11/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers328
Legal guides3
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2019
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2018
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2017
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2016
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2015
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2014
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2013
Top AttorneySan Francisco Magazine2013
Oustanding Student Trial AdvocateAmerical Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)2004
Outstanding Student Appellate Advocate (Moot Court)Lincoln Law School of Sacramento2003
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Law ProfessorLincoln Law School of Sacramento2005 - Present
Attorney and Managing ShareholderRose Law APC2004 - Present
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Federal Bar AssociationMember2017 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarMember2009 - Present
Sacramento County Bar AssociationMember2005 - Present
United States Tax CourtAdmitted to Practice2005 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice2005 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice2005 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice2005 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitAdmitted to Practice2005 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember2004 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice2004 - Present
State Bar of California, Labor and Employment Law SectionMember2004 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember2004 - Present
California Bureau of Real EstateLicensed Real Estate Broker (No. 01765500)2004 - Present
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College Alumni Board of DirectorsBoard Member2013 - 2015
El Dorado County Fire Protection District Board of DirectorsChair2007 - 2011
El Dorado County Fire Protection District Board of DirectorsChair1994 - 1996
Cameron Park Community Service District Board of DirectorsDirector1992 - 1993
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Ask Super LawyersCan I Sue An Employer For Unpaid Wages In California?2013
Ask Super LawyersWhen am I entitled to overtime pay in California?2013
Ask Super LawyersHow do I defend an accusation against my California Dental Board license?2013
Ask Super LawyersHow do I defend an accusation against my California nursing license by the Board of Registered Nursing?2013
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers CollegeGraduate2013
Lincoln Law School of SacramentoJuris Doctor (cum laude)2004
Cosumnes River CollegeAssociate of Arts1999
University of California - Los AngelesParamedic1988
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
OE3 Winter TrainingVoluntary and Ordered Statements in Government Employment2014
Summer 2013Employment Law2013
SEAC Spring Half-Day Workshop, CSU SacramentoNuts, Bolts & Secrets to Wage & Hours Compliance2013
News 10 Sacramento television appearanceGetting paid for working overtime2012
2011 SFAC Spring Conference, Santa BarbaraCalifornia Labor and Employment Law Update2011
2010 SFAC Conference, MontereyCalifornia Labor and Employment Law Update2010
2009 SFAC ConferenceLabor and Employment Law Primer2009
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Female construction manager harassed, fired, confidential settlementConfidential settlement reached.
Financial elder abuse and notary public negligence, jury verdictJury verdict
Technology workers not paid and forced to sign releases for partial wagesConfidential settlement
Landscape design manager not paid promised bonuses and commissionsConfidential settlement
Nursing home administrator unlawfully firedConfidential settlement
Wage and hour class action - $1M+ confidential settlementConfidential settlement in excess of $1M
San Joaquin County Sheriff's Deputy ordered reinstated with back payCourt ordered reinstatement with back pay

Reviews

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5 Star
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Review Joseph Rose

Highly Recommended Lawyer

Posted by

If you are looking for the best representive you can find for a labor dispute, look no further. Joe is fearless and not afraid to take on county government. He is very knowledgeable in employment law, Unions, FLSA, and wage and hour rules. Joe understood my case right out the gate and never lost his professionalism throughout the case. I was reinstated to my job with full back pay and made whole through arbitration. Joe is the best you can get. He receives my highest marks!
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney
Joseph Rose's response: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this note, Diane. I have been amazed by your grace, poise, and courage throughout this ordeal. I have truly appreciated our team approach as attorney and client to tackling your complex case. It has been my honor and privilege to fight at your side to win the justice you deserve!

Small Business Owner

Posted by

I have been the owner of a small business for over seven years. For most of these years I have had Joe Rose and his firm on retainer. They have provided exceptional service, always prompt in responses and insightful with their advice. I believe Joe has prevented us from multiple lawsuits by reviewing the documentation of potential terminations. You would be crazy not to have Joe on retainer if you are a small business owner.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney
Joseph Rose's response: Thank you, Darrell, for taking the time to leave this note for me. It has been a pleasure serving you as your small business attorney. Preventative law, much like preventative maintenance, is always the best (and least expensive) in my experience. Whenever an entrepreneur hires, fires, supervises, manages, and evaluates employees in California, it is imperative to have an established relationship with trusted employment counsel at your side who truly knows your business. In addition to being a skilled businessman and entrepreneur, I have always found you to be exceedingly and admirably fair and generous with your team.

Very helpful!

Posted by

I reached out to Joseph regarding a compensation issue with a former employer. The situation ended up resolving itself, but Joseph was able to share some advice and find some relevant law that would have been very helpful in the event that I had to push the matter. I'll definitely have him in mind in the future if similar situations arise!
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Consulted attorney
Joseph Rose's response: Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience. And, most importantly, I am glad the compensation issue resolved successfully!

Great experience with a great lawyer!

Posted by

Joe Rose was great from beginning to the end. I needed representation for an accusation against my state license. Joe explained the process from the beginning. He always explained everything to me through every step and answered all questions I had. He made me feel like he always had my best interest at heart. I feel like I could not have had this great an outcome if I didn’t have Joe as my lawyer. I’m so glad I hired him for my case.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney
Joseph Rose's response: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review, Alexandrea. You were an amazing person to work with and I am so glad we were able to achieve a great outcome for you. And thank you for all the hard and important work you did to help accomplish success in your case!

Excellent Communication

Posted by

First off I just wanna say thank you to Mr. Rose for his knowledge understanding and expertise regarding employment and labor law. Mr Rose responded to my phone message promptly. His knowledge and patience guided me in the right direction while seeking the proper representation for my particular case. I'm very Satisfied with our interaction. My rating is five stars 11 out of 10. Highly recommended! Thank you
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Consulted attorney
Joseph Rose's response: We really try hard to provide excellent communication with all our clients. It is so gratifying to see when our efforts pay off. I know taking the time to leave an online review can be an inconvenience, to say the least, so I am most appreciative that you invested a few moments to write about your "five stars 11 out of 10" rating. Thank you!

Phenomenal Job!

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My personal need for legal counsel was to obtain my financial license through the Department of Insurance. During my interviews of several firms, no attorney showed the compassion, empathy, or willingness to help me like Mr. Rose. Joe chose to treat me as an individual as opposed to a case file number, and this showed throughout my dealings with him. Joe acted quickly and in no time at all had my license granted to me, avoiding extra hoops that I would have had to jump through, had I hired another firm. Thank you Joe!!!! I would most definitely recommend joe to anyone in need of his services.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney
Joseph Rose's response: Hi Kevin, I am tardy in responding to your online review, but I still wanted to take a moment to tell you how much I appreciate you taking the time and effort to share your positive experience here. I was so delighted when we were able to swiftly get your Department of Insurance license issued. I hope things are going well for you professionally now that is has been a few months since then. Joe

Prompt and direct

Posted by

I was faced with a pretty serious allegation at work. Joe returned my call on a Sunday and took the time to explain my options. Through the entire process, he was transparent, informative and personable. The outcome could not have been better and I am truly blessed to have found Joe!
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney
Joseph Rose's response: Allow me to express my gratitude that you have shared your positive experience, Richard. It was great working with you. And, yes, we sometimes even work on Sundays to make sure our clients' needs are met.

Success

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I was demoted for a year and with the help of Mr. Rose, he successfully negotiated a settlement hearing at the State Personnel Board Hearing on my behalf a six month demotion with reinstatement rights. Mr. Rose was very welcoming and confident in what he could help me with. Keeping me calm and reassuring me throughout the entire process. I am very pleased with the representation Mr. Rose provided, I would not hesitate to obtain his services again if ever the need arises and I highly recommend Mr. Rose/JoeRoseLawFirm
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

Friendly and knowledgeable

Posted by

I contacted attorney Joe Rose at Rose Law firm regarding a licensing issue that I did not think he would be able to help me with. During our phone call, to my surprise, he was familiar with my issue and after two hours time he emailed me good legal options. I offered to pay him for his service but he said that because it was not part of his normal venue, he enjoyed the challenge of researching the information I needed and he considered it part of his further education. This was excellent service.
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Consulted attorney
Joseph Rose's response: Yours was a situation any good professional licensee could easily find herself in, Lynn. It was my pleasure to quickly review and analyze your documents and provide you with some basic legal advice and guidance with options on how to approach solving the problem. Fortunately, it appears to have not expanded to a point where you need my legal help further, which I am happy to see. And, most importantly, I want to mention how complimented and grateful I am that you took time away from your busy practice to leave this nice note online. Take care!

Business owner

Posted by

Joe became my lawyer advocate due to an employee complaint through the labor board. As an employer you follow all laws and regulations to support your staff and are unpleasantly surprised when an employee attempts to manipulate those laws to their benefit. This was a daunting task at the outset but with Joe’s vast knowledge and diligence became far less of a costly and time consuming situation than was first expected..
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney
Joseph Rose's response: I am so grateful you took the time to leave a comment about your positive experience with me and my employment law firm. It is true that laws protecting workers are vitally important. It is equally true that those same protective laws can sometimes be unfairly exploited by the unscrupulous to hurt well-intentioned small business owners. It was my pleasure to help guide you through the Labor Commissioner wage complaint process and swiftly bring this matter to a close so you could get back to focusing on other aspects of your company during these challenging times.
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Attorney endorsements

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Elisa Ungerman, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 11, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Been around the block many a time - quite experienced and a nice guy to boot!

Allyson Thompson, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 18, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Joseph Rose is a fantastic attorney. If I still practiced in Northern California, I would refer all of my labor cases to Mr. Rose. He excels in legal writing and oral argument and works tirelessly for his clients.

John Casey, Employment and labor Attorney on Aug 23, 2018
Relationship: Friend

I have known Joe Rose for 17 years; since our time in law school. Only because I am limited by AVVO am I not able to endorse Joe for additional areas of practice. He is a first rate legal practitioner. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of the civil law. I have discussed cases with him and I have worked on cases with him and he is a deep thinker with a keen sense of strategy and purpose when he handles his cases. He cares about his clients and he fights very hard to make sure they get the best outcome possible.

Mark Turner, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 19, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Joe Rose is a tremendous lawyer. Joe is genuinely concerned about his clients and provides a level of service that is unmatched. I would recommend Joe to anyone who wants the best warrior for their case.

Samuel Swenson, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 14, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Joe is an ethical and skillful advocate for his clients.

John O'Brien, Litigation Attorney on Jun 3, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.

Katherine Boyd, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 27, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

James Oliver, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 21, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Richard Holcomb, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 18, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Joe is an excellent lawyer who truly cares for his clients. He will work hard towards the best solution to resolve your legal matter. Joe and I met when we attended the one month long Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers' College in Wyoming. I was very impressed by Joe, his devotion to his cases and to becoming the best lawyer he could possibly be. He is a proven leader in his field. He was instrumental in resolving an important case that I was working on. If you have an employment or other civil matter, do yourself a favor and hire Joe. I would hire Joe and would refer my friends and family to him without hesitation.

Garth Dano, Litigation Attorney on Mar 18, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. I had the privilege and honor of working with Joe Rose over the course of a two year period on a very complex and difficult matter in Federal Court. Joe is a remarkable and talented lawyer in so many areas, it's difficult to know where to begin in recognizing his abilities. His insight, wisdom and zealous advocacy were remarkable and of tremendous benefit to both my and our mutual client. I would entrust any client of mine, as well as my own case, to Joe to handle.

Douglas Rothschild, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 14, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. What sets Joe apart is his ability to connect with people. He is a retired firefighter and because of that, he puts people and client's first. He is top notch litigator with tremendous knowledge of both CA and Federal law relating to labor, employment, and worker rights. He has training through Gerry Spence's trial lawyer academy, giving him a skill set most attorneys don't possess. Any lawyer who is willing to run into a burning building, is the kind of lawyer I would want on my side.

Pamela Havird, Litigation Attorney on Mar 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Joe is smart and kind. He listens to clients and has a great presence in the court room. I would highly recommend Joe to anyone seeking an attorney.

Thomas Pleasant, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 2, 2014
Relationship: Friend

Joe has special success in employment and labor law and I highly recommend him. He has demonstrated extraordinary commitment by graduating from Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College, a program few lawyers have the will and tenacity to complete.

Anthony Valente, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 2, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Joe Rose is a great lawyer and cares deeply about ensuring success for his clients!

Randy Harvey, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Joe Rose on several cases where I handled the civil rights litigation for his union labor member. I recommend him without reservation, he is an outstanding lawyer.

William Ervin, Litigation Attorney on Mar 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Joe Rose is an exceptional lawyer and a very good man. His professionalism and dedication to the rights of his clients is unique. I would trust him with any legal matter, and wholeheartedly endorse him.

Jessica Lehr, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Joe is a dedicated and talented attorney. I would recommend him to anyone looking for favorable results.

Jason Ewing, Litigation Attorney on Sep 20, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Allyson Thompson, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 18, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Joseph Rose is a fantastic attorney. If I still practiced in Northern California, I would refer all of my labor cases to Mr. Rose. He excels in legal writing and oral argument and works tirelessly for his clients.

Sean Musgrove, Employment and labor Attorney on Apr 15, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Elisa Ungerman, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 11, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Been around the block many a time - quite experienced and a nice guy to boot!

Felix Poggemann

I have known Mr. Rose a long time, and I believe the sharpest and most versatile attorney I know. He is resourceful and responsive to changing circumstances, and regularly achieves amazing outcomes for his clients.

Cost

RATES
  • Hourly Rates$325-$425/hour
    OTHER BILLING TYPES
    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.
      25%-40%
    • Retainer Some attorneys require an upfront payment to secure their services before they begin their work.
      Sometimes
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check, Credit Card