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Joseph Wayne Rose

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Joseph Wayne Rose
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About Joseph

Former firefighter-paramedic turned labor & employment "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.

Practice areas

OtherAdministrative lawClass actionLicensingEmployment and labor
  1. Employment and labor: 40%

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

    15 years, 500 cases

  2. Licensing: 20%

    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.

    15 years, 500 cases

  3. Class action: 10%

    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).

    15 years, 50 cases

  4. Administrative law: 5%

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

    15 years, 500 cases

  1. 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

  2. Wrongful termination: 5%

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

    50 cases

  3. Arbitration: 5%

    Prosecuting and defending employment, labor, real estate, commercial, and other civil disputes in private arbitration.

    50 cases

  4. Litigation: 5%

    Prosecuting and defending civil lawsuits in California and federal district courts.

    100 cases

  5. Sexual harassment: 5%

    Prosecuting, defending, and investigating workplace claims of sex harassment, discrimination, hostile work environment, and gender violence in the public and private sectors.

    15 years, 50 cases

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

2625 Townsgate Road, Suite 330
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Rose Law APC

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

Office (805) 512-9510
Office (800) 456-3767
Fax (805) 830-0443

Website

https://joeroselaw.com

My License Attorney

Rose Law APC

1500 Palma Drive
Ventura, CA, 93001

Office (805) 512-9510
Fax (805) 830-0443
Office (800) 456-3767

Rose Law APC

11335 Gold Express Drive
Suite 135
Gold River, CA, 95670

Office (916) 273-1260
Fax (916) 290-0148
Office (800) 456-3767

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Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive200411/04/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers323
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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Highly Recommended Lawyer

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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!
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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

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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.
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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.
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Attorney endorsements

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Elisa Ungerman, Wrongful termination Attorney on Jul 12, 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, Criminal defense 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, Sex crime 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, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 15, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

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

John O'Brien, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 4, 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, Car accident Attorney on Mar 22, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Richard Holcomb, DUI and DWI 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, Personal injury 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, Car accident 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

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, Birth injury 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

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, Trucking accident 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 2, 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, Personal injury 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, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 15, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Elisa Ungerman, Wrongful termination Attorney on Jul 12, 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, Family Attorney on Dec 16, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker

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.

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  • Hourly Rates$325-$425/hour
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    • 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%
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