Heidi L. De Groot

Heidi L. De Groot

4.3
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 45 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Mission Viejo, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination, Discrimination

23456 Madero Ste 170, Mission Viejo, CA

About Heidi

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 45 years

State: California

Acquired: 1981

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 29 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1996

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Sessions & Kimball Llp

23456 Madero Ste 170, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691

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Heidi L. De Groot's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Persistent & Sincere

I hired Ms. Degroot for claim against my employer and was pleased with the result. Ms. Degroot gave excellent, seasoned counsel and was empathetic throughout the extended the ordeal. When I needed a follow up on an issue that came up well after our contract ended, she was still quick to respond and t...ook care of the issue. My experience with Ms. Degroot was thorough, persistent, and sincere. I can not recommend her enough.

Posted by Mary | January 04, 2012 | Sexual Harassment

Sexual Harassment Claim

Ms. Hutchinson handled a complicated sexual harassment/discrimination case for me. Before seeking her counsel, I felt helpless and stuck in a position that I was sure would end up destroying me both physically and emotionally. Ms. Hutchinson was extrememly knowledegable in this area of law and from m...y first meeting with her, gave me hope and encouragement. She was compassionate and knew how to listen. She was honest and forthright in her assessment of my case. Ms. Hutchinson put an incredible amount of effort into the legal documents and correspondence related to my case. She made me feel confident that I was taking the correct action in connecton with my unbearable work environment and I was not trapped in a hopeless situation.

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Heidi L. De Groot's Lawyer Endorsements

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Justin Crane

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

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Fred Ashley

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Dennise Smith

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Desiree Nordstrom

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Melissa Petrofsky

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 08

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Melissa Petrofsky

Employment and labor lawyer

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Don Sessions

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top 100 Labor & Employment Lawyers, State of California, The American Society of Legal Advocates

2001

Senior Professional in Human Resources, Society of Human Resource Professionals (SHRM)

1998

Certified State Investigator, State of Washington

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Partner, Sessions & Kimball LLP

2002 - 2004

Director of Academic Personnel, University Of California At San Diego

2000 - 2002

Human Resource Services (Interim Director, Assistant Director), Washington State Univeristy

1997 - 2000

Center for Human Rights (EEO Coordinator), Washington State University

1989 - 1994

Managing Attorney/Senior Counsel, Blue Cross Of California

1987 - 1989

Attorney, Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold, LLP

1984 - 1987

Attorney, Parkinson Wolf Lazar & Leo

1980 - 1984

Attorney, LaFollette, Johnson, Schroeter & DeHass

Associations

2016 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Masters Division

2004 - Present

Orange County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section

Member

1981 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2007 - 2008

Orange County Bar Associaiton, Labor and Employment Section

Chairperson

2006 - 2010

California Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2006 - 2007

Orange County Bar Association

Vice Chair

1981 - 1994

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

Education

1980

USC Law School

law

1977

California St Univ Fullerton

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2015

Orange County Bar Association Last Dash Ethics and Mediation (speaker)

2006

Orange County Bar Association

Developments in Employment Law

2006

OC Bar Association

Various Employment Law Topics

2004

University of California

Employee Contract Rights

2002

Washington State University

Institution Wide Lectures to Faculty, Administration and Staff on Topics Including Sexual Harrassment, Discrimination Investigations, Performance Management

2002

City of Pullman Chamber of Commerce

Strategic Planning

Publications

2006

Orange County Register "Bonus" Can't Come Out of Others' Pay

2006

Orange County Register Employer May Be Out to Lunch

2005

Orange County Register Boss Can Change Schedule in Most Cases

2005

Orange County Register Late Deposit Doesn't Merit Wage Loss

2005

Orange County Register Rules Still Apply to Exempt Workers

2005

Orange County Register Sick Leave Policy is Optional

2005

Orange County Register State Rules Apply to Traveling Workers

2005

Orange County Register State Sets Standards for Vacation Policy

2005

Orange County Register Terminating a Log-Term Employee

2004

Orange County Register Penalties Apply When Wages Go Unpaid

Languages

English

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