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Ruth Ann Silver-Taube
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Employee Benefits
50%
33 years
Employment and Labor
50%
33 years
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Licensed in California for 32 years
State: California
Acquired: 1993
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Location
Law Offices of Silver & Taube
1339 Pauline Drive, Sunnyvale, CA, 94087
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Ruth Ann Silver-Taube's Reviews
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Posted by Karen | January 7, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Compassionate attorney
Ruth Silver- Taube shared multiple consultations with me. I had a diagnosis of a major mood disorder and was trying to utilize a reasonable accommodation to protect my job despite 3 suspensions and a recommended termination. Though she did not take me on as a client, she consulted with me and my m...
Posted by anonymous | June 5, 2012
Uniquely honest, compassionate and knowledgable attorney
Ruth is a one in a million attorney who truly cares about the client and client's situations. She talked to me for a couple of hours during one weekend, and really offered a lot of solutions. Unlike most attorneys, she is not money oriented, and in fact really tries to work with the client as much as...
Ruth Ann Silver-Taube's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Ruth is fantastic in her commitment!"
"Ruth is one of the most dedicated attorneys I know. Helping at-risk workers runs through her blood. She's an incredible resource to her clients and to her fellow lawyers in the community working to promote fairness in the workplace."
"Ruth is smart, passionate, and compassionate. She's an excellent ERISA lawyer and a wonderful advocate."
"Ruth is one of the best ERISA attorneys I know. She is my #1 resource for all ERISA questions and she is always extremely helpful. I refer clients to her without hesitation and consistently receive great feedback from clients that Ruth has helped."
"Ruth is an extremely competent, ethical, dedicated, compassionate attorney. She devotes herself completely to her clients and is a master at obtaining terrific outcomes for them. She is also a very giving person, donating a ton of time and money to pro bono representation and to progressive causes. Ruth is renowned as an ERISA expert and gladly shares her expertise with other attorneys."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ruth Taube is a wonderful lawyer and asset to the legal community and all of her clients. She works tirelessly for justice and is extremely knowledgeable. I would hire her and highly recommend her."
Robert Nuddleman
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2016
Pro Bono Award, Santa Clara County Bar Association
2013
Unsung Hero, Santa Clara County Victim Support Network
2013
Commitment Award, Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center, Santa Clara University School of Law
2013
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, Congresswoman Anna Eshoo
2005
Pro Bono Award in Small Firm Category, State Bar of California
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Special Counsel, Legal Aid Society - Employment Law Center
2003 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Santa Clara University School of Law
2002 - Present
Partner, Law Office of Silver & Taube
2000 - 2002
Federal Mediator, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
1995 - 2000
Partner, Law Office of Silver & Taube
1993 - 1994
Law Clerk, U.S. District Court (N.D. Cal.) San Jose Division
Associations
2014 - Present
Santa Clara County Human Trafficking CoalitionAlternate Delegate
2012 - Present
South Bay Coalition to End Human TraffickingChair, Legal Services Committee & Member, Executive Board
State Bar of California
Member
California Employment Lawyers Association
Member
National Employment Lawyers Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Heinrich v. The Prudential Insurance Company, 2005 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 15566 (N.D. Cal. 2005)
Plaintiff prevailed
Rigg v. Continental Casualty Company, 2004 U.S. Dist.LEXIS 8009
Plaintiff prevailed
Digiacomo v. Liberty Life, 2004 U.S. Dist.LEXIS 7268 (N.D. Cal. 2004)
Plaintiff prevailed
Bona v. MetLife, 2004 U.S. Dist.LEXIS 754 (N.C. Cal. 2004)
Plaintiff prevailed
Dionida v. Reliance Standard, 50 F .Supp.2d 934 (N .D.CaI. 1999)
Plaintiff prevailed
Education
N/A
Santa Clara University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
University of California - Berkeley
MA - Masters
N/A
University of Michigan
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Vietnamese American Bar Association of Northern California Annual Dinner
Keynote Speaker
2013
Strategies to Combat Wage Discrimination, Retaliation, and Unequal Pay
Strategies to Combat Wage Discrimination, Retaliation, and Unequal Pay
2013
Strategies to Combat Wage Discrimination, Retaliation & Equal Pay
Strategies to Combat Wage Discrimination, Retaliation & Equal Pay
2013
Know Your Rights as a Domestic Violence Survivor
Employment Rights of Domestic Violence Survivors
2013
Contra Costa County Bar Association, Employment Section
ERISA for Employment Law Practitioners
2012
Santa Clara County Bar Labor & Employment Section Executive Committee's Sexual Harassment Roundtable
ERISA for Employment Lawyers
2012
San Francisco Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Section
ERISA for Workers' Compensation Lawyers
2012
Public Forum on Vulnerable Workers
Expert Testimony on Issues and Concerns of Vulnerable Workers
Publications
1993
Law Review, Santa Clara University School of Law
Drug Testing: Is Preemption the Answer
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Severance package. I might lose a long term in-place disability. I will give 1/3 percent of $11,500 in place now if lawyer help.
01 Mar 2013
Q&A
Can I bring a civil action under Section 502(a) of ERISA (1974) for termination of Long Term Disability Benefits?
06 Jul 2012