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Jeannette A Vaccaro
About Jeannette
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
90%
17 years
Appeals
10%
15 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
35%-45%
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 13 years
State: California
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 16 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Jeannette A. Vaccaro
One Embarcadero Center, Suite 1200, San Francisco, CA, 94111
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Contracts & Agreements
Posted by Troy | August 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
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 | Contracts & Agreements
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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 ...
Jeannette A Vaccaro's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
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Experience
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 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
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
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