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 | 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.... Her careful and thorough approach in working with me to understand the complexities of my case was invaluable. I felt heard and supported as a client and enthusiastically endorse her superior services.

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...ted issue to hire Jeanette. You want her in your corner.

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...er accommodation for my disability and in fact was discriminating against me. With Jeannette's guidance, I was able to negotiate a settlement agreement that provided the payments I was due as well as protect my good name and career.

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...rder to have a successful outcome. There were no surprises between the two of us because she prepped me all the way. We worked very closely together on my case and I found Jeannette to be a very caring person who is passionate about her work, and a true professional. I know I had the best attorney for my case and I am grateful to have found Jeannette to represent me.

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 ...my next employment agreement.

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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

Discrimination lawyer

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Sonya Smallets

Employment and labor lawyer

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Traci Hinden

Employment and labor lawyer

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Roxanna Iran

Employment and labor lawyer

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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