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I'm an attorney dedicated to employee rights. I practice all aspects of employment law and represent individuals in matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistle blowing, wrongful discharge, family medical leave, fraud, unpaid wages, and unemployment benefits. I also assist executives with employment contracts and severance agreements.
I believe in providing my clients with the very best representation and do so with compassion and zeal. My experience includes all phases of state and federal trial litigation as well as appellate work in state and federal courts.
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32 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 14 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Troy | August 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Knowledgeable, insightful, professional and friendly counsel
I couldn't have asked for better counsel. Jeannette is clearly very knowledgeable when it comes to company separation. She provided guidance and answered all my questions. Moreover, Jeannette is a pleasure to work with and I felt as though we partnered throughout the whole company separation and nego...
Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
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I hired Jeanette to review a complex severance agreement. Jeanette had considerable experience and understood different scenarios that could occur. She coached me on how to respond, helped me create an event timeline that helped me review and remember key facts and conversations, and prepared me for ...
Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Jeannette is awesome!!!
I had been unfairly treated at work. Jeannette helped my case. She is very professional. She gave me a lot of options and advice how I could approach my complaint. She is very caring and she cares about my stress and anxiety during the complaint process. She always thought in my shoes, and gave me...
Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination
Negotiated a better settlement
Attorney Vaccaro helped me with my maternity discrimination case when I was wrongfully terminated from my job. I was offered a very generous severance and was advised by many attorneys whom I consulted with to take it and sign my release. However, Attorney Vaccaro encouraged me to pursue my case, aft...
Posted by anonymous | November 09, 2017 | Employment & Labor
Intelligent professional who gets results and cares
I had the opportunity to work with Jeannette Vaccaro when I was negotiating a departure from my workplace. She used her vast experience to provide me with excellent advice as well as insights into each step along the way. She was able to help me ask the right questions and anticipate each outcome. Be...
"I am thrilled to provide an enthusiastic endorsement for Jeannette Vaccaro, an exceptional attorney practicing employment law. Having been lucky enough to work alongside Jeannette at McGuinn, Hillsman & Palefsky, I can personally attest to her unparalleled legal skills and the outstanding results she achieves for her clients. During our time together at McGuinn, Hillsman & Palefsky, I had the opportunity to witness Jeannette's expertise in employment law firsthand. Her approach to handling complex legal matters is nothing short of impressive. One of Jeannette's greatest strengths lies in her ability to connect with her clients on a personal level. Her empathetic and compassionate approach not only puts her clients at ease during challenging times but also fosters a sense of trust that is crucial in attorney-client relationships. I wholeheartedly endorse Jeannette as a preeminent employment attorney."
"We are colleagues. She is an outstanding advocate, who is thoroughly knowledgable in the employment law field"
"I endorse this lawyer. Jeannette is a ball of dynamic, kick ass energy. I would not want her on the other side of a case.... She's a straight shooter and very committed to employee rights. She's refreshing and brilliant!"
"I endorse this lawyer. I have review many of her pleadings and can attest to the fact that they are outstanding. Her courtroom advocacy is also outstanding."
Discrimination lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2009
Magna Cum Laude, Lewis & Clark Law School
2007
Best Brief, Lewis & Clark Law School
2007
Best Oral Argument, Lewis & Clark Law School
2018 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Jeannette A. Vaccaro
2013 - 2018
Attorney, McGuinn, Hillsman & Palefsky
2009 - 2012
Associate Attorney, Busse & Hunt
2006 - 2009
Law Clerk, Anderson & Anderson
2015 - Present
San Francisco Barristers ClubCommittee Member
2013 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Marin County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Marin County Women Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - Present
San Francisco Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
San Francisco Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2009 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
2013 - 2015
Queen's Bench Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2012
Oregon Women Lawyers FoundationBoard Member
2007 - 2012
Oregon Women Lawyers AssociationMember
Settled out of court
Jury Verdict for Plaintiff on her Labor Code Claims
2009
J.D.
1999
BS - Bachelor of Science
2015
2015
2013
2011
2009
English