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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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Acquired: 2011
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1630 S. Delaware St. #25351, San Mateo, CA, 94402
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Posted by anonymous | January 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Exceptional Advocacy with Fairness, Compassion, and Results
Maggie was referred to me by a trusted friend, and I couldn’t be more grateful. From the very beginning, she brought a sense of clarity and calm to what was a stressful time in my life. Maggie was thorough, taking the time to explain every detail and ensuring I understood all aspects of the process. ...
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 Anna | June 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
10/10
I highly recommend Maggie. Working with Maggie was fantastic, throughout every step of the process. Maggie always showed that she was devoted to my cause and helping me achieve a favorable outcome, and she always went above and beyond to support me. I felt very confident in her expertise and her in-d...
Posted by Heidi | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Wonderful to work with
Maggie was wonderful to work with. She gave us clear legal advice and helped us with negotiations. We appreciated her experience and answered all of our questions. We were happy with the outcome of our situation. We would work with Maggie again.
"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