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Next Chapter Legal is founded by Maggie W. Trinh, Esq. (she/her/hers), who has over a decade of experience providing employment law advice and counseling to individuals and businesses alike.
In addition to her counseling work, she has also litigated for many years on behalf of individuals, small non-profit organizations, and multi-national tech companies, winning trial court and appellate victories in both California state and federal court. This litigation background for a wide range of clients informs her practical, customized approach to employment law.
Maggie is active in her community as a school board member, housing advocate, and gardener.
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1630 S. Delaware St. #25351, San Mateo, CA, 94402
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Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Best money spent!
I had Maggie review my severance agreement and she helped me negotiate $10k over what was offered. She’s direct, kind, quick to respond and extremely helpful throughout the process.
Posted by Chantale | July 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Exceptional Employment Lawyer Who Ensured a Smooth and Fair Separation Agreement
I recently had the privilege of working with Maggie to negotiate a mutual separation agreement with my employer, and I cannot express how grateful I am for her outstanding expertise and dedication throughout the process. From the very beginning, Maggie demonstrated a level of patience that immediate...
Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Very helpful negotiating a severance agreement
Maggie was incredibly helpful when I was blindsided and asked to resign with severance from the executive-level position I had held. She helped me understand what I needed to know, what mattered and what didn't, and what I could ask for and how. She reviewed the proposed severance agreement in det...
Posted by Abbie | February 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Skilled, thoughtful and responsive labor lawyer
Maggie helped me negotiate a tricky transition package with my employer — a major media company with a global reach — that worked for me and that was satisfactory to my employer. Couldn’t have done it without her! Highly recommend hiring Maggie if you’re looking for employment law help in California....
Posted by Annie | January 12, 2023
Would recommend!
Maggie dealt with my time sensitive manner in a very responsive, compassionate, and professional manner. So grateful to have had her in a very difficult and pivotal time.
"Maggie Trinh is an extraordinarily trustworthy and helpful attorney. She gives clients straight, frank advice. I've known her for five years, and I highly recommend her to any client with a wage/hour claim or employment law problem."
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2021 - Present
Founder/Attorney, Next Chapter Legal
2017 - 2021
Attorney, Curley, Hurtgen & Johnsrud LLP
2012 - 2017
Associate Attorney, Farbstein & Blackman
2012 - Present
San Mateo County BarristersBoard of Directors; President
2011 - Present
Bar Association of San Francisco
2011 - Present
San Mateo County Bar AssociationFormer Board of Directors; Member
2011 - Present
California Women Lawyers
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Legal Answers
Will I qualify for unemployment if I was given 60 days notice to find another job?
27 Jun 2022
Am I W-2 or 1099?
06 Dec 2021
Can I be fired for changing my availability?
06 Dec 2021