Stacy Yva North

Stacy Yva North

also known as Stacy Smith

4.9
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 23 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Palo Alto, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

228 Hamilton Avenue, 3rd Floor, Palo Alto, CA

About Stacy

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Employment and Labor 100%

Wrongful termination, whistleblower retaliation, wage and hour misclassification, unpaid bonuses and commissions, breach of contract, sexual harassment, prosecution and defense of actions under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).

24 years

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 21 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2003

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Berman North LLP

228 Hamilton Avenue, 3rd Floor, Palo Alto, CA, 94301

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Stacy Yva North's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (6) 4 star (1)
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Posted by Rechelle | February 25, 2014

Diligent

Overall, Stacy was very responsive and very diligent. I appreciated her promptness and willingness to support me with my case in a timely manner.

Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2014

Pierce & Shearer is a professional law firm dedicated to helping hard working restaurant employee's with employment/labor issue

I was skeptical about a contingency lawyer; and how i might I be represented. I knew I had been taken advantage of by my last employer. (no overtime pay/no meal breaks for 4 years) I really didn't know what to do or who to talk to about it. I had consultations with 2 other lawyers that told me I didn...'t have a strong case. I decided to talk to one more law firm. Stacy North of (Pierce & Shier Law Firm). Stacy told me that she was confident in representing my employment/labor case. Stacy was very responsive to my questions concerning my case. Stacy is very knowledgeable in all labor laws concerning; overtime wages /meal breaks/discrimination in work place and wrongful termination. After a year of court hearings, lawyers, and attorneys, Stacy won my employment/labor case. Thanks to Stacy North of Pierce & Shier LLC Law Firm I have collected over $40,000 dollars from previous employer for lost overtime and meal break wages .The good thing was I paid no money out of my pocket for representation. Stacy North has renewed my faith in the judicial system.

Posted by Paul | February 22, 2014

Great lawyer you can trust to represent you with your workplace related problems

Stacy helped me with a workplace problem in 2011. I wasn't sure what to expect when I met with her for the first time, but she was great to work with and got me get a generous settlement with my company. She gave great advice and helped me craft a very persuasive and powerful case that was summariz...ed in a letter to my company. She's also a very tough negotiator who projects confidence and competence in her dealings with people. I got great value for my money. I have since recommended her to two other individuals who have also been very happy with her work.

Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2014

Excellent Employment Law Attorney!

With over a decade of working for a Fortune 100 company, I have certainly had experience in dealing with some of the nation's best Employment Law attorneys. Often, I was on the defense side of the table. But, there came a time where I wanted to make sure my rights were protected- and I wasted no time... in calling on Ms. North. Although never shy of a formal trial (and very good trial attorney I might add), she possesses a great degree of negotiation skill and does not back down- fighting for her client while keeping the best strategy for successful conclusion in mind. She balances fairness with cost and is always putting her client's needs ahead of all else. She is honest and will always provide her opinion, but never ignore the opinion of her clients.

Posted by Steve | February 22, 2014

Thank you Stacy, your services were greatly appreciated.

Stacy, was amazing. She was very Professional and Knowledgeable. I was thankful to have her representing by interests through the complete litigation process. Anyone would be fortunate to have her on their side.

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Stacy Yva North's Lawyer Endorsements

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Katherine Debski

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Stacy is a smart, effective and experienced litigator who is a strong advocate for her clients."

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Brian Orion

Unknown lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Maloney

Employment and labor lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. North's responses on AVVO demonstrate that she is very knowledgeable about employment law and directed to practical issues and solutions."

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Hosep Yepremian

Unknown lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Berman

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. She's smart, efficient, charismatic."

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Gretchen Birkheimer

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Stacy is an experienced and effective litigator who focuses on practical and efficient solutions to employment disputes."

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Patrick Suter

Employment and labor lawyer

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Rodrigo Salas

Litigation lawyer

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Donald Matson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeffery Owensby

Employment and labor lawyer

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Gretchen Birkheimer

Employment and labor lawyer

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Scott Berman

Insurance lawyer

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Andrew Pierce

Employment and labor lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Attorney, Pierce & Shearer LLP

2005 - 2006

Attorney, Dillingham & Murphy, LLP

2003 - 2004

Attorney, Engelman Berger P.C.

2003 - 2003

Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona

Associations

2014 - Present

Santa Clara County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section

Executive Committee Member

2014 - Present

Palo Alto Area Bar Association, Litigation Committee

Co-chair

2010 - Present

California County Bar Association Labor and Employment Section

Member

2005 - Present

San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2000 - Present

Phi Delta Phi, International Legal Fraternity

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Amerman v. Stuft Pizza

Bench verdict for Plaintiff

Xatori, Inc.

Company acquired

Recargo, Inc.

Ongoing

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Education

2001

Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University

JD - Juris Doctor

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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