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Sean Tamio Tamura-Sato
also known as Sean Tamura, Sean Tamura-Sato
About Sean
Biography
Lawyer representing clients in complex business disputes, with an emphasis on employment law, business torts, breach of contract, and class actions. Successfully tried cases as first chair in federal court and before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Advises entrepreneurs, executives, startup founders, and investors in matters involving employment contracts, executive compensation, shareholder & partnership disputes, trade secrets, media & technology, severance agreements, and strategic business decisions.
Substantial experience representing low-wage and immigrant workers in individual and collective actions to combat worker exploitation and wage theft.
Sean also litigates antitrust and consumer class actions on behalf of clients in high-stakes matters across the country.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
50%
18 years
Business
20%
17 years
Civil Rights
10%
18 years
Consumer Protection
10%
18 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 18 years
State: California
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Hawaii for 17 years
State: Hawaii
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Minami Tamaki LLP
360 Post St Fl 8, San Francisco, CA, 94108-4911
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Posted by Zoe | October 08, 2018
Very Reliable and Responsible Lawyer
After I posted my question, Sean Lawyer responded me with the clue of very clear and focused target. I followed him up for further question, he quickly answered. He is the best, a very reliable and Responsible lawyer.
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"Bright high energy attorney who knows his stuff re employment and other areas of law who can tackle high stakes issues with ease- Sean Tamio Tamura-Sato is a lawyer I endorse with confidence."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
500 Leading Plaintiff Employment Lawyers, Lawdragon
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Partner, Minami Tamaki LLP
2007 - 2016
Associate, Minami Tamaki LLP
Associations
2017 - Present
Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay AreaBoard of Directors
Bar Association of San Francisco
Sample of Legal Cases
In re TFT-LCD (Flat Panel) Antitrust Litigation
Mowdy v. Beneto/KAG West
Education
2007
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Cornell University
B.S.,
2000
Punahou School
High School
Speaking Engagements
2016
Legally Asian
Private Practice Panel
Publications
2018
Minami Tamaki Blog
AS MINIMUM WAGE INCREASES IN SAN FRANCISCO, WAGE THEFT PERSISTS
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can "persuade not to resign" be considered verbal contract for future employment?
03 Oct 2022
Q&A
How can I get forms to respond to a civil demand from a employee?
09 Apr 2021
Q&A
I have a possible Antitrust issue. Can a publicly held company demand that I not do business with their chief competitor?
12 Mar 2021