Jeannette A Vaccaro

Jeannette A Vaccaro

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 16 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Appeals

One Embarcadero Center, Suite 1200, San Francisco, CA

About Jeannette

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes

Contingency

35%-45%


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 13 years

State: California

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 16 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2009

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Jeannette A. Vaccaro

One Embarcadero Center, Suite 1200, San Francisco, CA, 94111

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Jeannette A Vaccaro's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Incredible Service, Great Results

I hired Jeannette as my attorney on a complex and ambiguous case. I was being retaliated against in my former company. Jeannette was really incredible since the very beginning. Most lawyers want straightforward cases they can apply the letter of law and have a clear grasp of potential outcomes. M...y case was anything but that. After being declined by quite a few lawyers, I was very happy and at the same time relived Jeannette accepted my case. She was at the top of my list and had been recommended by 3 friends / acquaintances. It’s ironic that the top lawyer on my list and the one lawyer I thought would not take my case was the one who did! Throughout the entire ordeal Jeannette guided me and provided me with options and valuable information that allowed me to protect myself and my interests. All her pieces of advice kept me in the game, surviving an extremely hostile environment. It’s very clear to me that without her advice and hand-holding I would have been out of the job in a matter of weeks without any cushion on my way out. Her line of communication with me and other parties throughout my case was professional and always open. I had direct access to her to discuss urgent matters and, as mentioned above, obtained instant and valuable advice I could use immediately. I can’t express enough all my gratitude for her services, guidance, professional and personal efforts throughout my case.

Posted by Kevin | December 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney

THANKS

Jeannette was efficient and extremely knowledgeable. I have already referred to other friend. If she ever needs a reference I would happily vouch for her!

Posted by HLG | August 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Personal touch

Jeannette truly cares about her clients. During our initial consultation, she spent an hour evaluating the merits of my case. Most attorneys would normally spend no more than 15 minutes. This personal, hands-on approach was instrumental in the favorable outcome of my case. From start to finis...h, Jeannette personally handled all aspects of my case. I was never passed off to a junior associate. I have and will continue to refer friends and colleagues to Jeannette's firm.

Posted by Mike | December 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Professional, Competent, and Caring

I was put in touch with Jeannette by a family friend who recommended I pursue my previous employer for unpaid wages. I was unsure what to expect as I had never been in a situation to want/need legal counsel. The first time I spoke with Jeannette, she spent 20 minutes with me on the phone, going o...ver my situation. After our initial conversation, I later sent over all the documents I saved to support my case, and Jeannette took care of everything from there. Six months later, I am extremely happy with how my case turned out. Jeannette was not only professional and competent, but also caring and understanding. Jeannette is clearly passionate about what she does, and cares about her clients. Throughout my six months working with Jeannette, we set regular, scheduled phone calls to review any new information, and develop plans for resolution. The entire time I felt well taken care of, and confident in my case. I am extremely thankful I was put in touch with Jeannette, and cannot recommend her enough.

Posted by Jeff | September 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Brilliant and strategic

I had a unique situation, whereby I had a great job offer at another company and although I needed to resign on short notice, I wanted, somehow, to extract an exit settlement from the current employer who was dissatisfied with my work. To make things more complicated, the new company had large contra...cts with the current employer and stipulated that I needed to leave on good terms. Ms. Vaccaro worked closely with me to develop and implement a strategy, which was very successful. I received a generous payment and the company held a party in my honor on the last day. The CEO made a very nice speech in the all-hands gathering and privately offered a letter of recommendation. Most lawyers can help you out when there's been a clear violation of law, it's a very special lawyer who is able to help you finesse a true win-win outcome.

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Jeannette A Vaccaro's Lawyer Endorsements

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Scott Stillman

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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John McGuinn

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"We are colleagues. She is an outstanding advocate, who is thoroughly knowledgable in the employment law field"

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Traci Hinden

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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!"

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Fred Anderson

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Kelly Armstrong

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2015 - Present

San Francisco Barristers Club

Committee Member

2013 - Present

California Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Present

Marin County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Marin County Women Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Present

San Francisco Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2009 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

2013 - 2015

Queen's Bench Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2012

Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation

Board Member

2007 - 2012

Oregon Women Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Confidential

Settled out of court

Curran v. Schools of the Sacred Heart - San Francisco

Jury Verdict for Plaintiff on her Labor Code Claims

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Education

2009

Lewis & Clark Law School

J.D.

1999

University of California - Berkeley

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Employing Interns and Volunteers: The Laws You Need to Know Employing Interns and Volunteers: The Laws You Need to Know

Publications

2015

American Association for Justice: NLD Sidebar Young v. UPS: New Life For Pregnancy Discrimination Cases

2013

Plaintiff Magazine (California) Dutra and the Future of Wrongful Termination Claims

2011

Labor and Employment Law: Private Sector, Oregon State Bar Continuing Legal Education Coauthor, Equal Employment Opportunity: Enforcement

2009

Interpreting Oregon Law, Oregon State Bar Publication Coauthor, Chapter 1 "Text and Context"

Languages

English

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