John Scott Bonagofsky

John Scott Bonagofsky

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 28 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at San Ramon, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

111 Deerwood Road, Suite 200, San Ramon, CA

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Employment and Labor 100%

27 years | 100 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 575-600 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 28 years

State: California

Acquired: 1997

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Location

Bonagofsky & Weiss

111 Deerwood Road, Suite 200, San Ramon, CA, 94583

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John Scott Bonagofsky's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ekaterina | April 19, 2013

It was a priviledge to have Scott Bonagofsky as my autorney

Scott Bonagofsky literally gave me my life back. I was discriminated and denied a job on the basis of an approved family leave taken in the past with another employer. From the moment I met Mr. Bonagofsky and he agreed to take my case, I knew that the stars were working for me. Mr. Bonagofsky won ...the case and I reclaimed my job. He also gave me back the trust in good people. Besides being a brilliant lawyer, Scot Bonagofsky is a wonderful human being too. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Cody | August 3, 2011

Hired for an unpaid wages claim

Scott was honest, straightforward and professional from day 1 until the very end. Not only did he help me put together a great case, he also advised me along the way to make sure I didn't leave myself open at any point. He even worked with me to ensure that I paid a fair price and knew all the cost...s that were accruing. Definitely recommend!

Posted by Tina | February 8, 2010

Represented me for wrongful termination, sexual harassment

Mr Bonagofsky represented me in an exceptionally complicated and emotional case. I cant say enough about his professionalism and compassion. He was always in my corner, I felt very prepared for my depositions and was so impressed with the way Mr Bonagofsky handled every aspect of my case form begin...ning to end. I would highly recommend him to anyone I care about.

Posted by anonymous | March 1, 2009

Represented me for unpaid overtime, missing breaks and lunch breaks

Mr. Bonagofsky took my case in May 2008. My company did not pay me for overtime, missed breaks and lunches. It is now Feb. 2009, and the case is settled. Wow. He was recommended to me because of his diligence, hard work, and commitment to settle a case. Even though he is in San Francisco, and I am i...n Orange County, he did everything from there, thus saving me travel costs. If someone else down here needs a lawyer, I want you to know that I think he will do the best he can for your case.

Posted by Brian | February 13, 2008

Client Review

Mr Bonagofsky handled my case with the upmost care and attention. I was impressed how informed he was with all aspects of my past employer and how thorough he was with his questions of both myself and the defense. I would highly recommend him for anyone needing an attorney.

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John Scott Bonagofsky's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ali Davani

Discrimination lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Bonagofsky is creative, relentless, and the epitome of an attorney who will fight for his clients like they are his own family. I highly recommend Mr. Bonagofsky as an experienced trial lawyer in California."

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Calvin Chang

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eugene Lee

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott and I are on the Technology Committee of California Employment Lawyers Association. I have observed Scott at numerous meetings and giving several well-received presentations to membership. In my opinion, Scott is sharp, capable, tenacious, and a real leader. That makes him a highly effective lawyer and I have no hesitation in endorsing him."

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Damien Lillis

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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John Kaman

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Okorie Okorocha

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Heather Tanner

Wrongful termination lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Scott is an amazing attorney. He is very smart and takes his work, and professional ethics, seriously. He takes no short cuts. He is also a very nice guy and pleasant to be around."

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Jon Marlowe

Workers compensation lawyer

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Elizabeth Weiss

Employment and labor lawyer

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Kathryn Dickson

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Eugene Lee

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Stephen Jaffe

Employment and labor lawyer

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Michael Monagle

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James Smith

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Damien Lillis

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Micha Liberty

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Christopher Dolan

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Northern California Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers

2014

Northern California Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers

2013

Northern California Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers

2012

Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2012, Northern California Super Lawyers

2011

Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2011, Northern California Super Lawyers

2010

Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2010, Northern California Super Lawyers

2009

Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2009, Northern California Super Lawyers

2002

Bar Association of San Francisco, Pro Bono Volunteer of the Year, Bar Association of San Francisco

1997

American Jurisprudence Award - California Civil Procedure, Bancroft-Whitney

1997

CALI Award for Excellence - Trial Advocacy I, CALI

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Principal, Bonagofsky & Weiss

2005 - 2008

Partner, Emison Hullverson Bonagofsky LLP

2003 - 2005

Associate, Morgan Lewis & Bockius

2000 - 2003

Associate, Brobeck Phleger & Harrison

1999 - 2000

Associate, McKenna & Cuneo

1996 - 1999

Law Clerk, then Associate, Dolan Law Firm

Associations

2009 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2009 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

Contributing Member

2008 - Present

California Employment Lawyers Association

Member; Technology Committee Member

2005 - Present

San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1997 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Michael Ruhe and Vicente Catala v. Masimo Corporation

$5.4 million arbitration award

Pilar Ortiz-Buckley v. Town of Atherton

Settled prior to depositions for $230,000.00.

Confidential Plaintiff v. Confidential Defendant

Settled pre-trial for $1,750,000.00 and an apology

Confidential Plaintiff Employee v. Confidential Defendant Employer, and Confidential Defendant

Settled for $425,000.00

Clergy I coordinated statewide litigation

Settlement

Clergy III statewide coordinated litigation

Settlement

Judy Schaefer and William Schaefer v. Robert Imhoff, Numenor Corp., Alonso Carillo, and DOES 1-100

Bench trial-injunction/restitution for 65 tenants

Computer Access Technology Corp. v. Catalyst Enterprises, Inc.

Plaintiff's verdict, $1,812,000.00.

Confidential Plaintiff v. Confidential Defendant

Settled prior to trial for $275,000.

McKenzie v. AMDL, INC.

Settled pre-trial for $62,000.00

Confidential Plaintiff v. Confidential Defendant

Settled prior to arbitration for $550,000.

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Education

1997

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

California State University

BA

Speaking Engagements

2013

National Symposium on Technology and Labor and Employment Law

Bring Your Own Disaster or Bring Your Own Device? The Latest on "Dual Device" Laws, Policies, and Practices

2012

CELA Technology Committee Webinar

Getting Technologic Evidence Admitted

2012

CELA Annual Convention 2012

Discovery in the Electronic Age

2010

Guest Speaker, Mediation, Boalt Hall

Preparing Your Client for Mediation

2010

CELA Annual Convention

Google Apps for Law Firms

2010

CELA Annual Convention

Paperless law office

2010

California Employment Lawyers Association Annual Convention

Federal Filings

2006

Starting Your Own Law Practice

Starting your own law practice

Publications

2000

Tri-Valley Human Resources Association Bulletin How to Handle Employee Requests for Leaves of Absence (co-author with Charles Thompson)

1998

The Verdict Childhood Sexual Abuse: Repressed Memories and the Statute of Limitation; a Need for Legislative Clarification (co-author with Christopher B. Dolan)

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