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For the past thirty years, Richard Vaznaugh has focused his practice on representing workers from executives to rank and file, in civil claims against their former and current employers. He has extensive experience counseling and representing clients in technical and other industries, including wage and hour, wrongful termination, discrimination, and harassment claims.
The Vaznaugh Law Firm maintains a limited caseload to ensure each case gets the attention they deserves. Mr. Vaznaugh works hard to make a positive difference for each client through honest advice and vigorous and ethical advocacy.
Personal:
Mr. Vaznaugh's roots in the Bay Area go back to his great-grandparents who moved to San Francisco in the late 1800s. He was born in Brussels, Belgium, where his father was a Foreign Service Officer at the US Embassy in Brussels. He has travelled extensively and lived in several countries and US states. At 18, he returned to the Bay Area and attended the University of California, Berkeley, and then the University of California, San Francisco, College of the Law. He is of Argentine descent on his mother's side and speaks fluent Spanish. He has travelled extensively in Latin America.
Mr. Vaznaugh enjoys bicycling, restaurants, traveling (but only for vacation) and spending time with his family.
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31 years
31 years | 200 cases
31 years
31 years
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$ 375-750 per hour
25%-45%
State: California
Acquired: 1994
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Posted by anonymous | February 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I had a fantastic experience working with Richard and his team. They helped me achieve the result I wanted with a former employer, and I couldn’t be more pleased. After consulting with several attorneys, Richard’s approach stood out. He took the time to answer all my questions patiently and provided ...
Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
I needed to consult with an attorney regarding a situation I was having with my work: I was returning to work after having been on disability leave for about five months. I was very concerned about my company’s inquiries and documentation requirements for my return to work because I had good reason t...
Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I got connected to Rich through one of his attorney relationships, and I am so glad I did! I am also an attorney with general knowledge of employment law, and Rich quickly earned my confidence and respect. Rich is both experienced and compassionate - I always felt my stress reduce after we chatte...
Posted by Cici | November 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I still cannot believe my luck to have found Attorney Vaznaugh… I met him due to the sexual harassment and retaliatory firing I suffered from a certain company. Since my case was more unusual than a straightforward situation, I wouldn’t have never hopped to find such powerful and devoted legal rep...
Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Vaznaugh is a top notch employment attorney who cares more about his clients and the law over anything else. His expertise is invaluable and choosing him to represent me was one of the best decisions I ever made. Do yourself a favor and reach out to him if you need help with an employment legal...
"I endorse this lawyer. Richard is exceptional and professional. He stands out amongst a sea of mediocrity."
"I have known Richard for well over a decade. We confer with each other about cases, and I have referred him clients. I have seen him at meetings for the California Employment Lawyer Association, and in 2011, we co-counseled a 3 day arbitration for the same client. Having seen his work up close and from afar, I believe Richard is an excellent lawyer of high integrity and thus I endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. His skills and expertise are outstanding. Workers who's rights have been violated will be in excellent hands should Mr. Vaznaugh represent them."
"I have worked with Richard and can attest to its high quality, his conscientious representation of clients, his fair and objective perspective, and his great sense of humor."
"Richard is a fabulous attorney. We worked on a case together and he represented our client in the employment matter. Client had not been compensated appropriately during his career with a large corporation and Richard expertly prosecuted the case so that client was paid what was rightfully his. I recommend Richard for all employment cases."
"I endorse this lawyer. Richard is a great lawyer. We have shared office space in the past and worked together on cases, and I have seen the wonderful results he gets for his clients through hard work and determination. He is extremely well respected among the employment bar, as well."
"Mr. Vaznaugh assisted my firm in a very complicated disability discrimination matter. His expertise played a large role in getting the case resolved. After working with Mr. Vaznaugh, it is easy to see why he is such a highly regarded plaintiff's employment law attorney."
"Richard Vaznaugh is a top notch litigator. I highly recommend him for any wage and hour, discrimination, or wrongful termination case."
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2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
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2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Certificate of Merit, AIDS Legal Referral Panel
2002
Best Program of the Year, McFetridge Inn of Court
2001
Best Program of the Year, McFetridge Inn of Court
1997 - Present
Principal, Law Office of Richard Vaznaugh
2000 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationMember; Legislative Committee
2013 - 2014
California Employment Lawyers AssociationMember; Federal Rules Task Force
2009 - 2011
California Employment Lawyers AssociationNominating Committee for Board of DIrectors
Judgment $928,000. Settled confidentially.
1994
law
1989
undergraduate
2008
How Cultural Differences Affect Perceptions At Work and In Court
1994
Spanish
Legal Answers
I plan to write an official email to the head of HR department regarding the pregnancy discrimination and retaliation.
22 Oct 2021
Can my employer force me to work 7 days if I am salary exempt ?
14 Jun 2021
Can my supervisor make me speak Spanish? I'm in a union. There are specific representatives hired as Spanish speakers. I was not
28 May 2021