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Nicole Kristine Ricotta

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Avvo Rating9.4
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Licensed for 8 years
  • Free consultation
Nicole Kristine Ricotta
Nicole Kristine Ricotta
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About Nicole

Offering a compassionate and caring hand in helping employees whose rights have been violated.

I am an employment law attorney working in Santa Barbara, California. My job is to listen to individuals who have recently been terminated from their employment or who are experiencing a hostile and contentious work environment. I see these individuals during their worst moments, when they feel like they are utterly alone and lost. I enjoy being able to ease that individual's worry by taking on their case and zealously representing their interests. I look forward to the day that the matter is resolved so that my clients can move forward with their lives and put all that negative energy behind them.

Practice areas

OtherDiscriminationSexual harassmentEmployment and laborClass action
  1. Class action: 40%

  2. Employment and labor: 20%

  3. Sexual harassment: 20%

  4. Discrimination: 10%

  1. Wrongful termination: 10%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

201 N. Calle Cesar Chavez Suite 105
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Anticouni & Associates

201 N. Calle Cesar Chavez Suite 105
Santa Barbara, CA, 93103

Website
http://www.anticounilaw.com

Santa Barbara Employment Law Blog

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive201210/28/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers13
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Rising StarSuperLawyers2019
Rising StarSuperLawyers2018
Top 40 Under 40The National Advocates2017
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Managing PartnerAnticouni & Associates2013 - Present
AttorneyLaw Office of Robert Landheer2011 - 2013
ParalegalAnticouni & Associates2007 - 2011
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
William L. Gordon American Inn of CourtAssociate2015 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationMember2013 - Present
Santa Barbara County Bar AssociationMember2012 - Present
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Santa Barbara COLJD - Juris Doctor2012
Loyola Marymount UnivBA - Bachelor of Arts2005
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
ConfidentialCourt approved Class Action Settlement - $1,985,000
ConfidentialCourt approved Class Action Settlement - $980,000
ConfidentialCourt approved Class Action Settlement - $600,000
ConfidentialIndividual Age Discrimination and Whistle-blower Retaliation Settlement $298,500
ConfidentialSexual Harassment settlement $225,000
ConfidentialIndividual Wage and Hour settlement $225,000
ConfidentialSexual Harassment settlement $175,000
ConfidentialAge discrimination settlement $145,000

Reviews

(19)
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Wonderful, knowledgable and a fighter for justice

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Nicole was amazing. She fought for me and she was so kind, understanding and knowledgeable. She took the time to get to know me and my case and her office also called on me to check in from time to time. They really cared about my well being and outcome. I would recommend her to anyone.
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Best lawyer in Southern California

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From the moment I walked in the office, I felt very comfortable. I felt that my case was important to them. The process and procedures were explained in a very helpful way. I walked away with the best results ever.
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Professional and Results Oriented

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Nicole and her team were professional and courteous throughout the entire process. She helped us navigate through a difficult situation while keeping our best interest in mind. Her team was sensitive and showed genuine concern. I would highly recommend Nicole and all of her staff.
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Great Attorney!

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I am extremely grateful for hiring Nicole as my attorney. I was very nervous at first, but from the very beginning I felt like I could really trust her and I’m glad I did. She was very honest and communicative throughout the whole process and made a stressful situation for me much less stressful. I feel like she really stood behind our case and really fought for what we deserved. The process went by much faster than I anticipated too. I highly recommend her!
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Partner and Support

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I had the privilege of working with Nicole on my case. From the beginning to the end, Nicole was available, kept me informed on what was going on, explained the processes, let me vent, supported and believed in my case, laughed with me when I needed it and was firm with me when I needed it. You can rely on Nicole’s professional expertise while feeling supported by her at the same time. The whole process was more emotional then I thought possible. I can not thank her enough for letting me rely on her through so many different areas.
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owner /operator

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extremely knowledgeable, easy to get in touch with - very professional at all times. Always up to date with the most current laws. Helped my business to stay legal in every aspect. Well worth every dime spent. All work was done in an expedited time frame.
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Excellent

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Nicole was immensely helpful. She corresponded with my employer for me as well as accompanied me to a meeting with them. She was always prompt in getting back to me when I had a question and provided excellent advice. I highly recommend her and will not hesitate to use her services again if I need to in the future.
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Very Grateful!

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Nicole was extremely helpful with my case. She took my claims seriously and validated how wronged I felt. Nicole and her team worked quickly towards a resolution, communicating with me along the way. She was available for phone calls and questions during a very stressful and anxious time. She was honest and direct and made recommendations that felt realistic, while working for a best case scenario. She was very reassuring when the case began to take an emotional toll on me, and made sure I was taken care of. I am very grateful for her work and guidance, and all she and the firm did for me!
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Very Effective & Competent Attorney

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I hired Nicole Ricotta with Anticouni & Associates to represent me on a sexual battery case against my employer. Nicole is professional, caring, and competent. I received a favorable settlement.
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Understanding and Diligent

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I feel very lucky and blessed to have Nicole as my attorney. She and her partner worked together seamlessly and I always felt she was doing all she could for me and my case. I would definitely recommend her.
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Attorney endorsements

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Garry Tetalman, Employment and labor Attorney on Oct 12, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I do not hesitate to give Nicole my highest endorsement. I have both litigated against and worked together with her on numerous employment matters. Nicole not only has a superior understanding of employment law, she also goes above and beyond to advocate for her clients. She knows her clients well and advises them exactly of what to expect. Further, she is extremely skilled in the courtroom and it appears nothing phases her. This was evident when I worked as a co-counsel with her. I also do not hesitate to use Nicole as a resource on complex matters. You can’t ask for a better attorney to represent you or your business needs.

Ilya Frangos, Employment and labor Attorney on Aug 7, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I recently had the pleasure of working with Nicole on an employment matter, and found her to be is a tenacious and passionate advocate for her clients. Her knowledge and expertise in employment matters, including wrongful termination and wage and hour cases, make her a formidable force to be reckoned with. I highly recommend this lawyer.

John Thyne, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 9, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Nicole Ricotta is an exceptional employment & labor attorney to whom I have referred several clients. The feedback I have received from them after her representation has been positive.

Brian Raft, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 9, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Nicole time and time again gets results for her clients. I have and continue to refer clients to her for complicated employment matters and the results have been nothing but excellent.

Ernesto Verburgt, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 9, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker

Nicole is an excellent communicator, effective negotiator, skilled litigator and competent attorney who is dedicated to her clients and cordial with attorneys.

Paul Wilcox, Employment and labor Attorney on Nov 13, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse Nicole for representation of plaintiffs in labor and employment matters.

Judy Iriye, Employment and labor Attorney on Nov 13, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Nicole is highly professional and always has her clients' best interests in mind.

Robert Landheer, General practice Attorney on Nov 8, 2017
Relationship: Supervised lawyer

I highly endorse this lawyer. Nicole worked in my office from November 2010 through March 2014. She was diligent, skilled, and effective in her representation of her clients, and I will continue to recommend her services.

Rabiah Rahman, Employment and labor Attorney on Nov 8, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Nicole is a good lawyer and she truly cares about her clients. It is with great enthusiasm that I endorse this lawyer.

Bruce Anticouni, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 6, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker

I endorse this lawyer.

Kelsey Peterson-More, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 6, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

Rafael Nendel-Flores, Employment and labor Attorney on Oct 20, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Nicole is an excellent plaintiff's side employment lawyer. She is knowledgeable, persistent, and always professional.. In the last case that I had against her, she obtained an excellent result for her client.

Henry Bongiovi, Employment and labor Attorney on Apr 27, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Peter Merrigan

I endorse this lawyer.

Kristi Rothschild, Employment and labor Attorney on Apr 21, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have worked with Nicole for several years. She is always professional and collegial. She was an excellent paralegal while putting herself through law school, and is establishing herself as an accomplished attorney in employment law matters.

Cost

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  • Hourly Rates$275-$600/hour
  • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs60 minutes
PAYMENT METHODS

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