Joan Elizabeth Herrington

Employment and labor Attorney at Oakland, CA

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Extremely satisfied former client

When I came to Joan I was uncertain if I could go on. Everything felt overwhelming and hopeless. I was dealing with emotional and physical (neurological/mobility) disability challenges and lack of accommodation in my workplace. I didn't know how to stop what felt like daily struggle - even abuse on my job due to lack of accommodations. But, I sought legal help and when I found Joan, I found hope and a true Counselor/partner in my journey to obtain accommodations. She gave my case exceptional attention and representation. She Is outstanding in her legal scholarship, knowledge and expertise. She is dedicated and in this work for all the right reasons. Joan really cares about her clients and keeps you informed all the way about the processes and timelines.... Highly effective, professional and just overall exceptional. We ultimately received a settlement and the case was successful. I highly recommend her, and can't thank her enough for helping me get through a very difficult time in my health/career.

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Practice areas

Employment and labor

90%

I represent former employees in employment discrimination, workplace harassment, retaliatory discharge, and unemployment insurance benefit cases.
Civil rights

5%

I represent persons with disabilities, tenants, and consumers in access, fair housing, and civil rights cases.
Mediation

5%

As a former Administrative Law Judge with the now defunct Fair Employment and Housing Commission, I have valuable insight on the nuances of employment law that helps parties resolve their disputes.
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I represent employees who've been wrongfully fired because the loss of income is only one part of their damages. When we introduce ourselves, we say things like, "Hi, I'm Joan. I'm a lawyer" or "Hi, I'm Joe, I'm a carpenter." Our jobs are part of our identity, so when an employer fires an employee, the employee's sense of self is also lost.

Licensed for 27 years

State CA

Status Active

Acquired 1995

Updated 12/07/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Managing Partner
Bay Are Employment Law Office
2013 - Present

Adminstrative Law Judge
Office of Administrative Hearings
2012 - 2012

Administrative Law Judge
Fair Employment and Housing Commission
2010 - 2012

Managing Partner
Bay Area Employment Law Office
1996 - 2010

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Education

Golden Gate Univ SOL
law
N/A

Legal Cases

Cropsey v. Ensign Montgomery, LLC
$257.510 for plaintiff

Jadwin v County of Kern
Unanimous jury verdict on all counts, $500,000+

Associations

California Employment Lawyers Association
Bulletin Editor
2015 - Present

California Employment Lawyers Association
Member
2000 - Present

Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

NorCal SuperLawyer 2017
SuperLawyers
2017

NorCal SuperLawyer 2009
SuperLawyers
2009

NorCal SuperLawyer 2008
SuperLawyers
2008

NorCal SuperLawyer 2007
SuperLawyers
2007

NorCal SuperLawyer 2006
SuperLawyers
2006

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Publications

American Lung Society
Disability Discrimination Practice Guide
2005

Public Health Institute
Your Right to a Smoke-Free Workplace
2004

Speaking Engagements

NELA Annual Conference
Incorporating the New FEHA Regulations into a Winning Litigation Strategy
2016

CELA Annual Conference
Prosecuting and Prevailing in a Failure to Reasonably Accommodate Case
2016

CELA Annual Conference
Disability 101
2014

California Regional Conference
Whistleblower Retaliation
2008

Disability Discrimination Seminar
Deposing the HR Director
2007

State Bar Roadshow
Workers with Disabilities and Illnesses
2005

Annual Conference
Enforcing a Smoke-Free Workplace
2004

Annual Conference
Sexual Harassment
2003

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Attorney endorsements

Received (9)

Given (4)

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Stephen Jaffe

Employment and labor Attorney | Dec 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Paul Molinaro

Civil rights Attorney | Sep 15
Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

Afshin Mozaffari

Employment and labor Attorney | Sep 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Joan Herrington without hesitation. She is extremely knowledgeable about employment law and is known among other attorneys for her expertise. She is a dedicated advocate who is committed to her work and her clients. I highly recommend her."

Mary Shea

Employment and labor Attorney | Sep 03
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Joan is a terrific advocate and a brilliant attorney. She knows employment law inside and out. She is the "go to" attorney for difficult legal questions. Joan really goes the distance for her clients."

Steven Rubin

Employment and labor Attorney | Aug 12
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Joan is a knowledgeable and creative employment attorney."

Steven Derby

Employment and labor Attorney | Jun 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joan brings tremendous energy and skill to any case she handles. She treats her clients, opposing counsel and witnesses with respect but she is steadfast in her goal to obtain justice for her client. It is a rare lawyer who can balance zealous advocacy with professionalism and Joan is one of those special people."

Calvin Chang

Employment and labor Attorney | Feb 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Anthony Sperber

Employment and labor Attorney | Feb 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If I was going to refer a friend or family member to another employment attorney, I would have no hesitation referring them to Joan. She has a wealth of information and a dedication to purpose that is rare and very admirable in this field."