Harmeet Kaur Dhillon

Harmeet Kaur Dhillon

also known as Harmeet K. Dhillon

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Litigation Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Employment & Labor, Libel & Slander ... +4 more

177 Post St., Suite 700, San Francisco, CA

About Harmeet

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 35%

We have negotiated millions of dollars of settlements for employment discrimination and wrongful termination plaintiffs. We provide labor and employment counselling to numerous corporate clients, and defends corporate clients against all types of employment claims, employee raiding, and theft of trade secrets by departing employees.

29 years | 100 cases

35%
Litigation 35%

I specialize in business litigation, ranging from securities litigation to intellectual property (including theft of trade secrets), breach of contract, business torts, employment discrimination, and civil rights litigation.

32 years | 250 cases

35%
Libel and Slander 10%

We have extensive expertise in libel, slander, and related torts, as well as the anti-SLAPP remedy for frivolous defamation cases. Our work has extended to establishing new principles in protected speech under Title IX.

28 years | 50 cases

10%
Election Campaigns and Political Law 5%

Our firm has rendered advice to numerous candidates, committees and elected bodies on campaign finance, speech restrictions and other election/political law matters. We have litigated many issues for a broad range of candidates and campaigns.

24 years | 40 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 25 years

State: California

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 31 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1995

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Dhillon Law Group Inc.

177 Post St., Suite 700, San Francisco, CA, 94108

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Harmeet Kaur Dhillon's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

102 Client Reviews

Showing 41 - 45 of 102 reviews

Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2014

Someone you want on your side

We brought on Harmeet during a sensitive conflict, and she helped guide me through the process -- she was thorough and direct. There was no doubt she was on our side and held our interests first and foremost in the process. I would absolutely work with her again!

Posted by Abhi | March 09, 2014

Dhillon

Responsive , direct and efficient. Made it very clear what is ideal outcome and made sure we did not go off on tangents. Almost the entire engagement was done with only 2-3 short phone calls. Rest was email and electronic comms. I would reccomend her for any major cases of similar nature.

Posted by Justin S. | February 09, 2014 | Contracts & Agreements

Fabulous Attorney, Amazing Service, Moves Quickly, Gets the Job (beyond) Done, Tough Negotiator

Harmeet is a tremendous lawyer. I was recommended to her by another local SF attorney, who referred to her as a bulldog who stops at nothing to get the best results for her clients. I found this to be very true. We were dealing with a contract dispute, and the guy on the other side of the contract wa...s at fault - a financial settlement was ultimately reached with me. She was aggressive, but smart. Her personality is fantastic, perfect mix of scary and smart. I actually think it helps a lot in these aggressive tense situations that she's a woman (not so obvious in a male dominated legal world (esp this speciality) - you have to consider everything when hiring a high-end lawyer, so this was a factor I thought about and found it to be a huge plus). I can't recommend her more strongly. She's a fabulous smart lawyer who goes above and beyond for her clients, and is always available (Christmas, New Years Eve, etc - I have seen it all). Highly recommend!

Posted by Virginia | January 19, 2014 | Constitutional

Ethical, honest, smart, and professional!

Harmeet is ethical and has a high standard of integrity. She was extremely knowledgeable about First Amendment law and understood the importance and sensitivity of interacting and communicating with the press and me about my highly publicized case. Her way of communicating was factual, calm, and ac...curate. Because of her ethics and integrity, I could trust her to communicate on my behalf and to me without reservation, convey the message accurately, and be honest with her answers, facts, and assessments. Since my case was also very political, Harmeet took the time to understand the flavor of the local political scene and all the details surrounding local politics in my community. Most of all, Harmeet was able to help me assess the risk of moving forward with a particular legal strategy, such as filing a cross complaint. Her advice was sound and based on her extensive professional experience, knowledge of the law, and the facts and circumstances of my case. I hired Harmeet because I knew I would be in good hands with her and her superb associate and staff. I highly recommend Harmeet as a lawyer and have the utmost confidence that she will always have your best interest at heart and work hard at representing you with integrity and professionalism.

Posted by anonymous | January 09, 2014 | Employment & Labor

Harmeet is amazing!

Harmeet is an amazing person. In my experience with her, she was incredibly forthcoming and straightforward, but equally accessible and willing to explain things in layman's terms. I never felt overwhelmed with legal jargon. She always replied quickly to emails and her team is equally prompt. I was... shocked actually at how prompt she was, even to this day when I have minor questions about a case that has already resolved. Harmeet provided excellent counsel and enabled me to go into a very difficult situation with confidence and composure, ultimately allowing a favorable result. What's more, she listened to what I wanted in the matter, rather proposing actions that may have led to more money for her firm. I unequivocally recommend Harmeet and her firm and would not hesitate to have her represent me or anyone in my family in the future. I simply can't provide enough praise here. Obviously, I can't specifically mention what Harmeet did, but suffice to say she helped me through a very challenging, emotional, and difficult employment related issue. Thank you!

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Harmeet Kaur Dhillon's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brandon Baum

Litigation lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Harmeet and I worked together at Cooley Godward Kronish, and it was clear to all that she had "it"; that perfect blend of intelligence, people skills, fearlessness and intuition that makes a great litigator."

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Karl Bemesderfer

Litigation lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Harmeet is a brilliant, diligent, experienced and responsible lawyer that any client would be fortunate to engage."

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Matthew Cebrian

Employment and labor lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ravdeep Grewal

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kern Singh

Unknown lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Harmeet and her team are excellent Litigation Attorneys. They have assisted myself personally and my clients on many litigation matters and I have always gotten excellent feedback. She and her team are responsive, aggressive and extremely knowledgeable. If you need a legal matter fought, Harmeet is my recommendation!"

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Sanaz Nikaein

Litigation lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mrs. Dhillon posses the unique combination of being feared and respected among her peers, which benefits her clients tremendously. She is known for her ethics, and to be a straight shooter, who cuts to the chase. She doesn't like to waste time or her client's money. Opposing counsel would not dare challenge Mrs. Dhillon's position on a case, unless they are ready to lose! I have also seen opposing counsel refer clients to Mrs. Dhillon, which speaks volumes about her skills and reputation in the legal community. I highly recommend Mrs. Dhillon, as I would refer my own family to her."

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Micah Nash

Intellectual property lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend Harmeet. She is experienced, intelligent, and thorough. I was lucky enough to end up on the same side of the matter when we encountered each other. I am glad that was the case. I would not hesitate to recommend her to any client."

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Stephen Jaffe

Unknown lawyer | Jan 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Heather Flick

Unknown lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Harmeet Dhillon is one of the rare attorneys whom I both admire and respect and yet would never want to have on the other side of a case. Other lawyers fear her sharp intellect, thorough preparation and unyielding passion in advocacy. A tough as nails lawyer, she is also a volunteer leader in several charitable and civic organizations, and has championed civil rights for years. I highly recommend her."

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Krista Baughman

Litigation lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have worked for Harmeet for the past five years and know her to be not only an exceptionally skilled and effective litigator, but also an empowering mentor who leads by example in how she comports herself with respect to clients, the Courts and other attorneys. Harmeet is a brave and tenacious problem-solver with a great deal of integrity and her clients' best interests always in mind. It is a pleasure to work alongside her, and I would highly recommend her as an attorney."

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Ryan Paulus

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Well-known and well-respected lawyer. Highly recommended."

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Howard Ullman

Litigation lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Harmeet and I worked at the same firm for a while. She is a very bright and capable litigator."

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Jagdeep Hansra

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Harmeet is articulate and persuasive. Anyone dealing with employment issues would be well advised to consult with her."

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Douglas Rothschild

Litigation lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Like medicine, law has specialties and sub-specialties. Often times, I receive phone calls and emails from potential clients seeking representation within an area of law I do not practice. When this occurs, more often than not, I refer the client to Ms. Dhillon. Her background and experience in employment matters, defamation, and complex business disputes is top notch. Beyond being smart, savvy, and skilled, she is a kind person, who takes the time to personally connect (in a positive way) with clients and colleagues."

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Ginny Harjot Walia

Civil rights lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Dhillon is well known for her civil rights work in the community and amongst peers. I endorse this lawyer."

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Evan Mascagni

Constitutional lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Neville Fernandes

Litigation lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Harmeet is a highly experienced lawyer who is well known in the Bay Area legal community as a tenacious litigator. She is dedicated to client service and would be my go-to lawyer for any complex litigation matter."

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Roger Royse

Litigation lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Experienced, strategic and unwavering litigation counsel. Brings highly effective skill set to complex matters."

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Frederick Franks

Litigation lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Sharp as an arrow and quick as a bullet, Harmeet Dhillon is a responsive, insightful and effective lawyer, and the best business attorney I have seen in action, both inside and outside of the courtroom. As a lawyer, entrepreneur and general counsel for a company developing utility-scale solar energy parks, I need outside counsel who adds value with deep litigation expertise, business acumen and ability to act quickly on complex business dealings. Harmeet and her super-efficient team at Dhillon and Smith LLP provide all of the "fire power" my company needs at the moment it is needed. Harmeet is a world-class attorney who is dedicated to her clients. I highly recommend contacting her for any business related transactions, negotiations or litigation. A pleasure to work with but fierce on the opposition when strategy calls for it, you definitely want Harmeet and her team at Dhillon & Smith LLP on your side! Ben Franks General Counsel & Director, Frontier Renewables"

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David Reed

Litigation lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Harmeet is a skilled and zealous advocate. I have worked with her on two matters. She is expert on procedural matters that excellent litgators must know. She is a tough negotiator. And, from a co-counsel point of view, she and her firm are good to work with. I would recommend her to any client needing a good litigator, and I would certainly work with her again."

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Jonathan Madison

Litigation lawyer

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Matthew Cebrian

Business lawyer

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Ravdeep Grewal

Employment and labor lawyer

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Sharmila Singh

Estate planning lawyer

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Jahan Sagafi

Employment and labor lawyer

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Micah Nash

Litigation lawyer

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Heather Flick

Business lawyer

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Kern Singh

Estate planning lawyer

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Douglas Rothschild

Personal injury lawyer

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John-Paul Deol

Business lawyer

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Sa'adiyah Masoud

Litigation lawyer

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Darius Ogloza

Defective and dangerous products lawyer

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Ginny Harjot Walia

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lihwei Lin

Immigration lawyer

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Neville Fernandes

Employment and labor lawyer

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Roger Royse

Tax lawyer

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Krista Baughman

Litigation lawyer

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David Reed

Litigation lawyer

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Madanmohan Ahluwalia

Immigration lawyer

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Mukesh Advani

Appeals lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Northern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Northern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

SALDEF Public Service Award, Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF)

2013

Northern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Cornerstone Award, North American South Asian Bar Association (NASABA)

2012

Woman Leader in Law, The Recorder

2012

Northern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Northern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Outstanding Attorney Award, South Asian Bar Association of Northern California

2007

Best Lawyers Under 40, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

2003

Distinguished Community Service Award, Centennial Foundation (Canada)

2002

Outstanding Community Service Award, South Asian Bar Association of Northern California

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner, Dhillon Law Group Inc.

2006 - 2014

Managing Partner, Dhillon & Smith LLP

2003 - 2004

Counsel, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe

2000 - 2003

Senior Associate, Cooley Godward LLP

1998 - 1999

Associate, Sidley & Austin

1994 - 1998

Associate, Shearman & Sterling

Associations

2013 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

2013 - Present

Association of Business Trial Lawyers (Northern California chapter)

Member

2006 - Present

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Sikh Coalition

Volunteer Counsel

1995 - Present

Sikh American Legal and Educational Defense Fund

Volunteer Counsel

2011 - 2013

Bar Association of San Francisco

Judiciary Committee

2009 - 2009

Minority Bar Coalition of NorthernCaliforna

Executive Committee

2002 - 2005

American Civil Liberties Union, Northern California

Board Member

2001 - 2009

South Asian Bar Association of Northern California

Director 2001-2003, 2007-2009

2001 - 2009

Sikh Foundation

Trustee

Sample of Legal Cases

Republican Party of Los Angeles County, et al. v. Barnett, et al.

Judge granted motion to strike and dismissed case, awarding substantial attorneys' fees and costs.

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Education

1993

Univ of Virginia Law School

J.D.

1989

Dartmouth College

A.B.

Speaking Engagements

2011

Oberoi v. CDCR Sikh Civil Rights Victory

2010

Who Should Replace Justice Stevens on the Supreme Court? ABC 7 KGO Evening News

2010

SABA Sacramento Annual Dinner

Reflections on Balancing a Career of Litigation, Pro Bono and Civic Involvement

2010

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Western Regional Conference What Korean Airline Crashes Can Teach Us About Diversity

2010

2010

9th Annual CLE Expo

Trade Secret Litigation: The New Method to Protect Theft of Intellectual Property

2009

NASABA Convention

A Conversation with New South Asians in Politics

2009

21st Annual NAPABA Convention

So You Think You Want to Run for Public Office

2008

NASABA Convention

Running for Office

2008

NAPABA Convention

Ethics Panel

2008

Minority Bar Council Conference

Panelist on Politics

Publications

2015

2014

Daily Journal Outside the Box

2013

San Francisco Attorney Creative Expression Can Help Make Better Lawyers

2010

Big News (California Bar Association Publication) Ad Madness: Harmeet K. Dhillon Wins Agency Ownership for Advertising Executive

2009

Civil Rights in Wartime The Emergence of Sikh Advocacy

1996

ALI/ABA publication Preliminary Injunctive Relief in the Federal Courts

Languages

English

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