Lesly Jeanne Adams

Lesly Jeanne Adams

4.8
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 15 years

Landlord or tenant Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Landlord & Tenant, Employment & Labor

707 Broadway, 14th floor, San Diego, CA

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: In-House Counsel

About Lesly

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Landlord or Tenant 85%

Tenants' Rights.

7 years

85%
Employment and Labor 15%

EDD appeals

16 years

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 15 years

State: California

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program

707 Broadway, 14th floor, San Diego, CA, 92101

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Lesly Jeanne Adams's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2013 | Employment & Labor

2nd EDD Appeal

Lesly is absolutely awesome! It's been a learning curve and had I hired Lesly from the beginning (May 2013) I would not have had to do a 2nd Appeal and fight so hard for what was reasonably my rights. I've always been very resourceful and able to handle anything, but I was beaten down so much, I ha...d nothing left, until I found Lesly early this August. She came through, requested my 1st Appeal hearing documents/tape, put me at ease, explained the procedures with a reasonable flat fee, and worked on my case immediately. She didn't promise me anything but assured me that I had a great case and it may take some time as far as late October or November. I could not have won my case without her assistance. I almost gave up, but something inside me felt it was wrong how my company treated me from HR, to the VP of Ops, and harassed by an AD daily for 13 months, left me with no other options but to leave a job that I loved for 18 years as my health and safety was deteriorating. I miss my job and the people/client I worked with. I learned so much through the years and it hurts how a huge global company will not back you up even if you're a long time employee that gave a big part of your life to them, shared their success, made millions for them only to be thrown aside as nothing. I won my 2nd Appeal and received my back pay for 19 weeks. I highly recommend Lesly to everyone. She is calm, always returns calls and emails, and you can ask her anything and she will explain it straight up. [Thank you so much Lesly - from my family and myself]

Posted by Rick | July 23, 2013 | Employment & Labor

Edd Win

Lesly took on my case with 7 days before I had the first EDD Panel. She made it a point for me to be well prepared, coached; most importantly, she helped me stay focused to what was actually being reviewed. During the EDD hearing, with my former employer, I was able to remain focused on what was pert...inent to the case, and Lesly's insight helped and prepared me to overcome their arguments against me. Moreover, Lesly was candid with me when she told me Unemployment Insurance Appeals are rarely overturned, but we never gave up, and it was our last ditch effort to be found eligible for unemployment insurance benefits. Lesly presented well-drafted, persuasive arguments, and ultimately the original Appeal Decision was overturned. I highly recommend Lesly Jeanne Adams.

Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2013 | Appeals

Ms. Tonnie M.

Needing a representative in a pinch for an unemployment appeal hearing and searching forever I finally came across this office and left a message. I was immediately contacted by Ms. Adams. She was eager to speak to me, answered all my questions and although was a few hundred miles from my location..., offered to represent me via telephone. She offered to do this for a flat fee, (which was reasonable for the work that she put in) and began working immediately on my case. She kept in constant contact with me, via email. She worked into the evening and on the weekends, which I found outstanding. She prepared me thoroughly for the hearing. I arrived at the hearing feeling confident thanks to a pep talk just before walking into the hearing site by Ms. Adams herself!! This all paid off when I received my letter of judgment just a few days later in MY favor!! I am very pleased with the service that Lesly provided for me. She was honest and knowledgeable about the EDD appeals process. I couldn't be happier with the choice to work with Ms. Adams. Thank you!!

Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2012 | Employment & Labor

Highly recommended

Excellent knowledge of employment law field. Firm grasp of the case at its relevance to law. She has an excellent attitude and os obviously very bright and knowledgeable in her field. She is a great negotiator. I look forward to referring her in the future for any employment law issues.

Posted by Shawn | August 14, 2012 | Employment & Labor

Best Lawyer Ever

Lesly is not only an amazing lawyer, she's a great person through and through. Without her assistance I can honestly say I don't know where I would be in my life right now. Without getting into specifics I was in a very serious situation at my place of employment and under intense pressure to quit... which would have absolved them of any legal responsibilities. I felt hopeless, ignorant of my legal rights, and without any options. I had seen other lawyers who were demanding large sums of money up front without any promises or specifics. Lesly made me feel comfortable right away. She is willing to break things down and level with you. She cuts away the double speak that can confuse you, and outlines the entire situation in a clear and concise way. You will walk out of her office knowing you are in the right hands. She is a person of tremendous integrity and honesty and I would recommend her to anyone. In fact, I already have.

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Vanessa McKinnon

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Lesly Adams. She is a knowledgeable, ethical, and professional attorney who is dedicated to serving her clients. She is highly involved in the legal community."

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Carrie Nolan

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lesly in extremely thorough from client intake to completion of a case. Lesly is eager to assist clients bring resolution to their cases in the most effective and efficient means possible."

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Aryeh Leichter

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Lewis

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Adams is an outstanding attorney whom I highly recommend."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Jeffrey Lacy

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lesly is hard working and resourceful. She is very involved with the legal community and is respected by the Bench and Bar."

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Vladimir Galstyan

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. She is very knowledgeable in her field and highly intelligent in addressing complex legal scenarios."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2011

Standout Volunteer, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Curran & Curran Law Office

2001 - Present

Instructor, Jazzercise

1990 - Present

Flight Attendant, United Airlines Corp.

2011 - 2015

Of Counsel, Law Offices of Laura J. Farris

2010 - 2011

Volunteer Attorney, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program

2010 - 2012

Mediator, North County Lifeline

Associations

2011 - Present

American Bar Association

Labor Employment Law

2010 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

2010 - Present

North County Bar Association

2010 - Present

Lawyers Club of San Diego (North County chapter)

2010 - Present

American Inns of Court Lopardo Chapter

Membership Chair

2010 - Present

Lawyers Club of San Diego

2010 - Present

San Diego Public Law Library

2010 - Present

State Bar of California

Labor Employment Law

1984 - Present

Alpha Delta Pi

Education

2010

Abraham Lincoln University

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Univ of South Carolina

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

German

Activity

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