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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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Posted by anonymous | October 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
An attorney who will advocate for you
I would highly recommend Jeannette Vaccaro when seeking legal counsel on employment litigation issues. Jeannette is an outstanding lawyer who will advocate for you from start to finish. As a female in the Biotech industry, finding the right legal representation was a challenge until I found Jeannette...
Posted by Stefy | August 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
You want Jeanette in your corner
I brought to Jeanette my case and she immediately made me feel that she was the right person for me to get my issue solved. Straight through, smart, fast, and efficient. We made a good team and whereas I feel she is a great attorney for anyone, I particularly encourage any woman that has a work-rela...
Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
An Advocate for the Employee
Jeannette Vaccaro provided excellent advise and consul during a trying period of my career. I was wrongfully terminated and my former employer threatened to not pay my severance package nor provide cash payments for my company shares. Jeannette clearly explained my former company never provided prop...
Posted by Nicole | February 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Amazing, Caring, And A True Professional That Gets Results!
I would highly recommend Jeannette to anyone who needs an employment law attorney. Jeannette represented me on a disability discrimination and unlawful termination case and she was fantastic. She laid out everything upfront for me - she explained in great detail the steps we would be following in o...
Posted by anonymous | September 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Strong Advocacy!
I hired Jeannette to represent me in a time sensitive and complex C-suite separation and transition matter. Jeannette was attentive, assertive, and collaborative. I appreciated her clarity, honesty, and advocacy. Her tenacity resulted in a better outcome for me. I look forward to working with her on ...
"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