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Barbara A. Lawless

Wrongful termination Attorney at San Francisco, CA

5.0   3 reviews
  • Licensed for 50 years
    State CA
    Acquired 1972
    Status
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Barbara Lawless has been practicing employment law in California for 35
years. Barbara is a 1972 graduate of the University of California's Boalt
Hall School of Law in Berkeley, and has written and lectured extensively on
wrongful termination, employment discrimination, and other employee rights
issues for 25 years. A past president of the San Francisco Trial Lawyers
Association, she has also served on the Executive Boards of The California
Lawyers Association, the California Employment Lawyers Association, and the
Consumer Attorneys of California.

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Posted by anonymous | October 8, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
The Best in her field. Period....I can't emphasize this enough
I just wanted to take a moment to not only post my highest recommendation for Barbara, but also thank her. When I first started looking for representation, my instinct was to search online. I went to a few interviews with other attorneys , but I didn't feel like they understood the complexities and severity of what I had gone through. They all wanted to take my case, but I felt like a number...as though it was all just dollar signs to them. Finally after much effort and frustration, I asked one of my attorney friends who he thought was the best in the industry. Right away, he arranged a phone consultation with Barbara. After our initial conversation, she made time to meet with me as soon as possible. She understood the minute intricacies of what I experienced immediately. It was a very difficult/ painful issue to talk about, and Barbara made me feel welcome and understood. She not only is an absolute master in her field, but she is very astute and empathetic as well. From there, Barbara & her protege Emily Stehr ( brilliant rising star), took care of every detail. They produced and amazing outcome while at the same time caring for my discretion. I can't recommend these ladies enough. Barbara and Emily are the best, and I'm so thankful that I found them:):):) ....On a side note, I really appreciated how Barbara took such meticulous care and attention to mentoring the next generation to follow her. Emily is clearly going to be a leader in her field, just like Barbara:):)
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Posted by Logan | October 5, 2016
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| Consulted Attorney
great service
My personal experience dealing with Barbara office was more than pleasant. Our firm has several issue to fix. And during her consultation she explained us all needed problems. Thanks Barbara
Posted by Leslie | November 16, 2011
Great Firm and Positive Results
I would say to anyone looking for a lawyer for any job related case you can stop your search you've arrived. They are a great team and work hard to produce positive results. Barbara and her staff are very top-notch in all respects..I'd recommend them in a heartbeat.

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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Managing Partner
  • Lawless & Lawless
  • 1988 - Present

Education

  • University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1972
  • Marymount College (Bronx, NY)
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1968
  • London School of Economics and Political Science
  • N/A

Associations

  • American Board of Trial Advocates
  • Member
  • 2000 - Present
  • Consumer Attorneys of California
  • Board Member
  • 1992 - Present
  • Bar Association of San Francisco
  • Member
  • N/A
  • State Bar of California
  • Member
  • N/A
  • California Employment Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • National Employment Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Association of Trial Lawyers of America
  • Member
  • N/A
  • San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
  • President
  • 1993 - 1994
  • San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
  • Board Member
  • 1990 - 1998
  • California Employment Lawyers Association
  • Board Member
  • 1990 - 1998
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Honors and Awards

  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2016
  • AV Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2016
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2015
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2014
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2013
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2012
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2011
  • Top 50 Women Lawyers in Northern California
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2011
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2010
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2009
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2008
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2007
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2006
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2005
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2004
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Publications

  • AAJ Trial
  • Wrongful Termination From Employment
  • 1982
  • AAJ Trial
  • Wrongful Discharge, The Employee's Duty of Good Faith
  • 1982

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Unknown Attorney | Dec 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I strongly endorse Barbara. She is one of the best!"
Wrongful termination Attorney | May 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Barbara Lawless is an excellent employment lawyer in California's San Francisco Bay Area. Barbara is well respected in the legal community for her career achievements and awards as well as for her involvement in organizations such as the NELA, SFTLA, CAOC and CELA. She has been recognized as one of Northern California's Top 50 Women Attorneys and as a SuperLawyers Top Attorney. Practicing law in California for over 20 years, Barbara has mastered her skills and expertise in wrongful termination, sexual harassment and employment discrimination cases. I would highly recommend her services to anyone struggling with an employment matter."
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San Francisco Wrongful termination Lawyer Barbara A. Lawless
Barbara A. Lawless
Wrongful termination Attorney
San Francisco, CA
Licensed for 50 years