Maria Ann Bourn
About Maria
Biography
I represent employees in all aspects of employment litigation, with a focus on employment discrimination. I am a passionate and dedicated advocate and committed to fighting on behalf of employees to help ensure that we all enjoy equal access to employment opportunities. As the primary caregiver for my disabled brother, I have a unique prospective on the challenges employees with disabilities face in the workplace.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-45%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 16 years
State: California
Acquired: 2010
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Location
Law Office of Tanya Gomerman
601 Van Ness Ave., Suite 2052, San Francisco, CA, 94102
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Maria Ann Bourn's Reviews
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7 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by David | March 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Best Employment and Labor Lawyer in the Bay Area
Maria was the best lawyer I have ever worked with (simply amazing) and I was lucky to have found her. I was owed for vacation hours and I was at the point of nearly walking away, as a result of being too frustrated/scared to fight back. Maria was always in my corner and she managed to find an additio...
Posted by Jhoanna | October 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Sexual Harassment
Grateful!!!!!
Yes, grateful is how I felt when my attorneys Maria Bourn and David Sarnoff won my sexual harassment case after battling it out for weeks in court. They got involved in my case two months prior to trial and they were on top of everything from day one. I was impressed by their professionalism, know...
Maria Ann Bourn's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Maria is fantastic. I am watching her in action in a deposition as we speak. She is calm, collected and stealth. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a dedicated, compassionate and methodical counselor."
"I would most certainly endorse Maria for anyone in the San Francisco area needing help with an employment issue. I recently spoke with Maria regarding an issue we have both faced in employment law. Maria is smart, personable and knowledgeable. I have no doubt that she is a fine litigator and someone who is genuinely interested in helping people."
"Maria and I went to the same law school. I had to opportunity to know her on an academic level as well as professional level. She always seem to come up with brilliant and progressive ideas. Not only is she knowledgeable and smart, she cares for her clients. She has my endorsement."
"I endorse this lawyer. Maria is an excellent attorney! She is always willing to help and share research with colleagues and represents her own clients with brilliance and preparation."
"Maria is a conscientious, dedicated attorney. She cares about what she is doing and sees things through to the end. She is on top of things and thinks ahead."
"Maria and I have been talking about strategy on cases for years.. I am always amazed by her. Just yesterday she told me a new action she takes on cases, and it literally changed how i will practice. She's determined, focused and extremely brilliant."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Women in Law, Lawyer Monthly Magazine
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Managing Attorney, Law Offices of Tanya Gomerman
2013 - Present
Of Counsel, Sarnoff + Sarnoff
2012 - 2013
Associate, Dolan Law Firm
2009 - 2012
Associate, Law Office of Pamela Pitt
Associations
2015 - Present
San Francisco Barristers ClubCo-chair
2015 - Present
Golden Gate Regional CenterMember of the Board
2011 - Present
San Mateo County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationCo-chair
2010 - Present
Palo Alto Area Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Phi Kappa Phi Honor SocietyMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Appellate Victory
Writ Victory
Arbitration Award of $450,000
Jury Verdict and Attorney Fee and Costs award of around $420,000
Education
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2017
Privacy Rights in Employment Litigation
2016
2016
Privacy Rights
2015
Discovery
2015
Proven Trial Techniques in Public Employee Cases
Publications
2016
2015
Languages
English