I'm an experienced civil litigator focusing on complex cases involving consumer and employee rights. I have successfully prosecuted false advertising, unfair competition, breach of contract, privacy, and wage and hour claims against companies big and small. I have also handled high stakes personal injury, wrongful termination, commercial, and professional liability cases.
I worked at Gallo LLP from 2009 to 2019, playing a key role in many of the firm’s significant cases and helping thousands of victims of unfair business practices obtain meaningful monetary and injunctive relief. I rejoined Gallo LLP in 2023 after three years with Valerian Law, P.C.
I grew up in Oakland, graduated from UC Davis with honors and earned my J.D. from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law, where I was a member of the Hale Moot Court Honors team.
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Acquired: 2005
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2011
100 Pine St., Suite 1250, San Francisco, CA, 94111
1123 Camelia St., Berkeley, CA, 94702
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Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Professional, Fair, and Effective
Mr. Valerian and his firm went above and beyond for my case. He is very approachable and replies in an expedient manner. At the beginning of our correspondence he provided a trove of acutely pertinent case studies at my request, which was the initial indication that I could expect methodical expert a...
Posted by Natalie | July 23, 2014 | Class Action
Great Attorney
Dominic and I became friends when he was in law school in L.A. After his move up north we would randomly catch up about once a year. One call being the most important because Dominic had given me the knowledge that he could assist me on a class action lawsuit that I was unaware of. Dominic was ver...
"I've enjoyed working with Dominic on a number of class action matters. Every time, I have been impressed by Dominic's extensive knowledge of, and appreciation for, the "little things" required for optimal litigation outcomes. He has an excellent understanding of all of the moving parts of litigation, and it allows him to strategize and plan the best case. Dominic's deep understanding of all parts of the litigation process allow him to stay in command and control of the litigation to maximize success for the clients. When I work with Dominic, I know I'm working with someone who can get the job done."
"I am both Dominic's wife and his co-counsel on a wage-and-hour class action. He is a smart, conscientious and loyal advocate for his clients, and a good, down-to-earth person."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked together with Dominic as co-counsel on consumer class action and complex litigation matters for many years, and from this experience have learned that he is an exceptional attorney. He is not only a vigorous advocate for his clients, but his skills at legal brief writing and at oral argument before courts are of the highest quality. It has also become clear to me over the years that he maintains the highest ethical standards in his practice, and I would recommend him for any litigation matter without hesitation."
"Dominic is an excellent lawyer. I have worked with him extensively and over a significant period of time. He is likable, smart, focused, tenacious, poised, persuasive, careful, and highly ethical."
"I endorse Dominic both as a son and as an attorney. He has an excellent grasp of issues and is an exceptional problem solver. Starting at the age of 5 Dominic attended as an observer many of my settlement conferences, arbitrations, depositions, mediations and trials. We have worked together on a number of matters, the most significant of which was an auto accident case representing Latrell Sprewell, a professional basketball player once the 48th highest paid athlete in the world. Dominic , not yet an attorney, assisted my deposition and trial preparation. Mr. Sprewell was being sued for 3.5 million. Thanks in no small part to Dom's help in obtaining Mr. Sprewell's cooperation both in his Milwaukee deposition and during a 10 day jury trial in Contra Costa Superior Court, Mr. Sprewell obtained a favorable verdict of $104,000 which was significantly reduced as a result of plaintiffs refusal of a 998 offer for $105,000."
"I know Dominic well both socially and professionally. He is a solid lawyer and knows employment and wage and hour law along with procedure. He is also very competitive with a drive to win which helps his clients immensely."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011.
Public reproval with/duties issued in CA, 2011
updated on 08/03/2021A censure or reprimand issued by the Supreme Court or the State Bar Court that is not a matter of public record unless imposed after the initiation of formal disciplinary proceedings. No period of suspension is imposed. The reproval may be imposed with duties or conditions.
“This did not arise from my work as an attorney. It resulted from a weekend recreational event that occurred more than 10 years ago where I was wrestling with my brother and had an unfortunate run in with a police officer. See http://members.calbar.ca.gov/courtDocs/10-C-08182-2.pdf for details.”
2021
Top 10 Labor & Employment Settlements in California in 2020, TopVerdict
2014
Client's Choice, Avvo
2023 - Present
Partner, Gallo LLP
2020 - 2023
Partner, Valerian Law, P.C.
2009 - 2019
Partner, Gallo LLP
2005 - 2009
Associate, Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP
2021 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
Settled at mediation for $1.75 million
Judgment for Defendant after court sustained demurrer without leave to amend.
Settlement
Settled for estimated $76 million in debt relief and approximately $1 million in refunds.
Settled for $40 million.
Judgment for Defendant after court sustained demurrers to all causes of actions.
Pending Class Settlement
2005
J.D.
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Arbitrating Against For-Profit Schools
2010
Truth and Advocacy In Year 2010
2008
Pro Bono Litigation
2007
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