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also known as Stacy Smith
Stacy has an expertise in all aspects of employment law. She litigates wrongful termination claims, wage and hour independent contractor and exemption misclassification claims, unpaid bonuses and commissions, severance pay disputes, breach of contract actions, alleged unfair competition and theft of trade secrets, sexual harassment and whistleblower retaliation cases. Stacy also prosecutes and defends representative actions under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).
Stacy has tried cases in superior court, federal court, arbitration and administrative proceedings. Stacy also advises employees and employers regarding employment contracts, executive compensation packages, and severance agreements. Stacy conducts wage and hour audits for employers and counsels start-ups regarding best practices for new entities.
Prior to founding Berman North LLP, Stacy was a Partner at Pierce & Shearer LLP with Scott Berman where she practiced employment law and business litigation.
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Acquired: 2002
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Acquired: 2003
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228 Hamilton Avenue, 3rd Floor, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
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Posted by Rechelle | February 25, 2014
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
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...
Posted by Paul | February 22, 2014
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...
Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2014
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...
Posted by Steve | February 22, 2014
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.
"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."
"Stacy is an experienced and effective litigator who focuses on practical and efficient solutions to employment disputes."
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2014
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
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
2014 - Present
Santa Clara County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law SectionExecutive Committee Member
2014 - Present
Palo Alto Area Bar Association, Litigation CommitteeCo-chair
2010 - Present
California County Bar Association Labor and Employment SectionMember
2005 - Present
San Francisco Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Phi Delta Phi, International Legal FraternityMember
Bench verdict for Plaintiff
Company acquired
Ongoing
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
2014
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I never signed a contract with my licensed contractor. He hired an unlicensed man to do some of the work
11 Jun 2014
Can i sue my work for sexual harassment without any recorded proof? is it legal to record my boss without them knowing?
05 Jun 2014
Signed a non-compete agreement and an employment agreement but haven't started work. Does the non-compete apply?
05 Jun 2014