Laura Joan Farris

Laura Joan Farris

4.2
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 32 years

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

2725 Jefferson Street Suite 12, Carlsbad, CA

About Laura

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Employment and Labor 100%

We handle all aspects of labor and employment claims, including all types of discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, whistle-blowing, litigation, trial, mediation, arbitration, severance negotiations, administrative hearings and appeals, and more.

32 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

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Laura J. Farris

2725 Jefferson Street Suite 12, Carlsbad, CA, 92008

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Laura Joan Farris's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best choice for your representation.

The Law Offices of Laura J. Farris is the team you want for your legal needs. My wife and I hired Laura Farris to represent us in a complex case. Upon contacting her office, the entire staff was friendly and professional. I spoke with Amanda and described our situation and she listed to every deta...il and I didn't feel like I was rushed through the call. After a brief description of our case Amanda stated an Attorney would return our call. The return call to set up our initial appointment was within two days. Upon meeting with Ms. Farris, my wife and I described our situation how both my wife and I were discriminated against by our employer. My wife and I were employed by the same employer at the same location. In my mind, I was concerned about the outcome of our case being both my wife and I being under employ of the same company. Ms. Farris was very clear on what the legal process was and the possible outcomes could be. After careful concideration my wife and I decided to move forward and put our trust in Ms. Farris. Ms. Farris always maintained communication with us throughout the entire process. Ms. Farris is very detail oriented and caring all at the same time. Ms. Farris truly cares about her clients and their well being. All of our concerns were addressed. Once our case started it process we made numerous trips to her office and every time we went it was always a pleasurable experience. My wife and I never felt rushed through anything. Our case was very intricate and extensive. Every detail was covered. As our case progressed through the stages a lawsuit goes through, we had a outcome far better than we had expected. Ms. Farris brought our case to a successful conclusion. My wife and I were elated! When you stand up for your rights, it can be daunting filing a lawsuit against a large corporation. I would recommend the Law Offices of Laura J. Farris first and foremost. Ms. Farris, as well as her staff are the most professional and compassionate people I have ever met in my lifetime. My wife and I are forever grateful to Ms. Farris' entire staff. Thank you for everything you have done. We will never forget all of your hard work and compassion.

Posted by Michele | August 10, 2015

The Best!!

Laura was my attorney when I was fired because of my disability . She did excellent job and we won at trial. Laura cares about her clients as people not just as clients. When you have been mistreated by your employer, call Laura!!

Posted by anonymous | July 3, 2015

Poor Communication

I hired Laura to represent me but I didn't understand that the relationship is different from what I expected. I dealt predominately with her underling who was not responsive and frequently unavailable for a multitude of reasons. I was very disappointed and dismayed by this almost one year relation...ship.

Laura Farris

Replied last September 30, 2015

Since the individual who wrote this review did not address these concerns with me, I was never given the opportunity to respond or correct the situation, if there was any misunderstanding. We work tirelessly to help each and every client in the best manner possible, and have tremendous results to show for it. Unfortunately, no attorney can guarantee a successful outcome for 100% of their clients for a variety of reasons. We also have no control over clients (or individuals posting as clients) posting false or misleading information online in reviews. Nevertheless, we stand behind our stellar experience with employment law, our incredible accomplishments and results, and our countless clients who have been extremely satisfied with our representation and their results.

Posted by Robert | April 28, 2012

Smart, personable and precise - Totally Impressed

I cannot begin to express how satisfied I am with the work of Ms. Farris and her staff including her paralegal Haylie Brossard. She has taken a complex case and articulated with exact precision and identified the legal issues. It is absolutely outstanding work. We have had experiences with other att...orneys in the past who seemed more interested in collecting their fees than in providing real service. Ms. Farris took the time to thoroughly understand my case and the complexities, frankly discussing the merits as well as liabilities, setting expectations and helping to define a strategy. She has been totally professional and objective and demonstrates a complete mastery of all the legal matters involved. She and her staff have been extremely responsive in voice and Email communications. As one who has studied case law as a hobby and had already invested considerable time in learning about the legal issues of my case, I could tell immediately that Ms. Farris was the right person for my case. She served as a Master in the American Inns of Court chapter in North San Diego, which is a significant achievement. Her technical skill in the field of employment law is unquestionable. Anybody who believes they have been wronged to a point that requires legal action is generally under a lot of stress. Above and beyond the technical skills, I was impressed with her warm personality, her zeal for justice, and her compassion. Though the case has not yet gone to trial or been settled, I am confident that we will receive the best possible outcome because of her efforts. My satisfaction is at such a high level that I could not resist the urge to post a deservedly positive review even before the case outcome is decided.

Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2009

Excellent Attorney

Mrs. Farris took a chance on my case when no other attorney would help. She and her team worked diligently to help. My family will always be grateful for her hard work and knowledge that helped us to a victory.

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Laura Joan Farris's Lawyer Endorsements

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Laurence Haines

Employment and labor lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Laura is a dedicated and outstanding advocate for employees who are discriminated against, harassed or retaliated against by their employers. We have worked together on matters including co-chairs on a high dollar jury trial against the City of San Diego regarding a disability discrimination claim. The city lost the case and ultimately had to pay out close to $900,000 after judgment and request for statutory attorneys fees."

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Renee Schor

Discrimination lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I am happy to endorse Laura. As a defense attorney, I see lots of plaintiff's lawyers in action. I regularly refer individuals to Laura because she is smart, pragmatic, diligent and talented. She fights hard (and well) for her clients, and is always professional and reasonable."

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Mark Osman

Discrimination lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Farris is a top flight employee rights lawyer. In fact, she is one of the premier lawyers in this arena in San Diego County. I strongly endorse her."

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Diane Gibson

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Laura is a preeminent authority in the field of employment law, especially concerning the rights of employees. Laura is a smart, conscientious and personable attorney who is very passionate about obtaining great results for her clients. I refer all clients with employment related questions to Laura and will continue to do so in the future."

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Tina Gehres

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is my privilege to endorse Laura Farris. She is a knowledgeable, compassionate, and conscientious attorney who is a zealous advocate for her clients. I highly recommend her for employment law matters."

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Harvey Berger

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Laura is an excellent attorney who always has her clients' best interests in mind."

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Patrick Nellies

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Laura Farris professionally for 19 years and worked with her in the same firm for several of those years. She is a tenacious advocate for her clients and does not cower to bullying tactics. I not only endorse her, I have referred clients to her and will continue to do so in the future."

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Lesly Adams

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"In any area of employment law, an employee will not find a stronger, more compassionate advocate than they will in Laura Farris. I have had the distinct pleasure and honor of working for Laura. She has the strongest of work ethics and works tirelessly for each and every client. I endorse this attorney!"

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Mark Osman

Employment and labor lawyer

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Diane Gibson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Renee Schor

Employment and labor lawyer

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Cynthia Freeland

Employment and labor lawyer

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Randolph Ortlieb

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Tina Gehres

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2012

Victories Panel - Annual Convention, California Employment Lawyers Association

2006

Volunteer Service to North County Branch as Judge Pro Tem, San Diego Superior Court

2005

Volunteer Service, North County Branch as Judge Pro Tem, San Diego Superior Court

2004

Volunteer Service, North County Branch, as Judge Pro Tem, San Diego Superior Court

2003

Volunteer Service to North County Branch as Judge Pro Tem, San Diego Superior Court

1992

American Jurisprudence Award - Evidence II, Lawyers Cooperative Publishing

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Founding Attorney, Law Offices of Laura J. Farris

2003 - 2006

Judge Pro Tempore, San Diego Superior Court

1994 - 1997

Attorney, Goode, Hemme, Peterson & Sayler

1993 - 1994

Attorney, Arthur Brown, Esq.

1992 - 1992

Legal Intern, United States Attorney's Office San Diego

1991 - 1992

Senior Law Clerk, Office Of The Attorney General

Associations

2014 - Present

Lawyers Club of San Diego (North County chapter)

Member

2000 - Present

American Inns of Court chapter - North San Diego County

Master

2000 - Present

California Employment Lawyers Association

Member

1994 - Present

State Bar of California, Labor and Employment Law Section

Member

San Diego County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section

Member

Bar Association of North San Diego County, Labor and Employment Law Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

David Flores v. City of San Diego

Final Judgment close to $ 1MM following appeal.

Retaliation for Exercising FMLA

$151,000 Settlement During Litigation

Retaliation for Requesting Accommodations

$110,000 Pre-Litigation Settlement

Wrongful Termination/Retaliation

$370,000 Settlement During Litigation

Sexual Harassment/Sexual Orientation Discrimination

$528,655 Judgment for Plaintiff

Disability Discrimination/Wrongful Termination

$1,000.000.00 settlement following verdict at trial.

Coziahr v. Chula Vista Elementary School District

Plaintiff judgment $1,270,763

Gender Discrimination/Sexual Harassment

$650,000 Settlement During Litigation

Sexual Harassment/Retaliation

$265,000 Pre-Litigation Settlement

Wrongful Termination/Retaliation

$95,000 Settlement

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Education

1992

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Western State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

1986

Palomar College

AA

Speaking Engagements

2013

A Guide to Litigating a Disability Discrimination Matter

Disability Discrimination

2012

California Employment Lawyers Association Annual Conference

Member Victories Panel (Only 4 California Plaintiff Employment Attorneys selected for the year to discuss their significant trial result.

Publications

2014

Flores v. City of San Diego Flores Court of Appeal Opinion

Languages

English

Spanish

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