Pamela Yvette Price

Pamela Yvette Price

also known as Pamela Price, Pamela Y. Price

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 43 years

Business Lawyer at Oakland, CA
Practice Areas: Business, Contracts & Agreements, Employment & Labor ... +2 more

4400 Keller Avenue, #140, Oakland, CA

About Pamela

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Business 35%

I cater to small/medium businesses & start-ups to provide advice & strategic guidance for corporate formation, organizational strategy, business models & plans & compliance issues to avoid legal landmines. Guiding your business with proven wisdom.

34 years

35%
Contracts and Agreements 20%

Business contracts pose legal risks re: licensing, insurance, compliance & litigation. I can review or create contracts through the lens of potential “what if” scenarios. I can remove vague language & add key provisions to help minimize disputes.

34 years

20%
Corporate and Incorporation 15%

Corporate formations include Corporations, S-Corporations, B Corporations, Benefit Corporations, Flexible Purpose Corporations, Partnerships and Non-Profit Corporations.

34 years

15%
Employment and Labor 15%

I was the 2002 California Lawyer Attorney of the Year in Employment. Before you sign your rights away, talk with an experienced attorney to review your severance/settlement agreement, answer questions & protect you from overreaching by your employer.

34 years

15%
Real Estate 15%

I provide advice on real estate transactions, including purchase & sales agreements, commercial leases, grant deeds, quitclaim deeds, deeds of trust & reconveyance, assignments, powers of attorney & strategic advice on title disputes.

41 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-700 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 43 years

State: California

Acquired: 1983

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Pamela Y. Price

4400 Keller Avenue, #140, Oakland, CA, 94605

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Posted by Jaime | October 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Thank you Ms. Price!

Ms. Pamela Price provided me with clear guidelines about how to proceed with my situation. She kept me in the loop and continuously checked on me and follow up thoroughly from the beginning to the end. She is an amazing human being, I highly recommend her!

Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Great experience

Honesty, trust and non-stop hard work is what attorney Price will give you. She worked so hard on my case I honestly didn’t think this woman slept. I have and will continue to refer family and friends to attorney Price for legal matters.

Posted by Gloria | April 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

An attorney that fights for and defends your rights

Pamela Price took a case for me that involved getting hurt in a major chain retail store. I found Pamela to be transparent, authentic, and honest. She didn't "blow up" what I would be able to get in compensation for my injury but she did explain how my settlement claim would be looked at. She explai...ned in detail what we could reasonably ask for. However, she did push the envelope asking for much more than the company wanted to pay. Bottom line, we came out with much more than I thought we would get. I appreciated Pamela's constant communication and updates regarding my case. I tried to negotiate a settlement on my own but once I got Pamela involved, she negotiated twice the amount the company said they would pay. If you are looking for someone that can play "hardball" with the best of them, then I highly and respectfully recommend Pamela Price. I honestly felt like she was looking out for me (her client) and not for the money that she could get. I found her easy to work with. She is extremely knowledgable and kind, but she can be a piranha when she needs to be. I highly recommend Ms. Pamela for her professionalism, knowledge, business acumen, and work ethics.

Pamela Price

Replied last April 24, 2020

Thank you Gloria for your kind words and vote of confidence. I appreciate your trust and confidence in my commitment to provide excellent representation. Stay safe and well in this season.

Posted by Areda | April 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Employment related case..

I contacted Ms. Price and her assistant scheduled an appointment for me within 48 hours to have a consultation regarding my case. Ms. Price was very professional, very responsive and showed compassion to my situation. She listened and asked questions of me in a sensitive manner to make sure she u...nderstood the case. She worked very hard and thoroughly to get the results that I wanted. I was very impressed on how swiftly she worked and how dedicated she was. I could not have asked for a better experience under the circumstances. I received everything that I asked for in this case and more. I HIGHLY recommend Ms. Price and her staff. I would also use her services again in the future if needed.

Pamela Price

Replied last April 24, 2020

Thank you Areda. I'm glad that we were able to bring you through a difficult situation. Best wishes for your success in the future. You are an awesome asset to our community. "Keep on keeping on!"

Posted by Art | April 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Civil Rights

Fearless Fighting Attorney!

I met Ms. Price about 3 plus years ago through my Attorneys. To this day, Ms. Price has been a beacon of light for me and to me. Please allow me to explain! As one of my Attorneys, she helped me find and get justice against a multi billion dollar company, a multi million dollar company and a gove...rnment agency. Her outside the box thinking and Extremely knowledgeable legal skills WON my case. Ms. Price is FEARLESS and fights for the underdog(s). I would recommend, support, vote for, vote with, follow, etc Ms. Price on ALL that she endeavors to do! Thank You again Ms. Price for getting me justice and your continued fight for Social Justice and Civil Rights! Doug Blacksher April 20, 2020

Pamela Price

Replied last April 24, 2020

Thank you Doug. I appreciate your courage in standing up for what is right, even when you felt like you were standing alone. "One man with courage makes a majority."

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Pamela Yvette Price's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lawrence White

Civil rights lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Price is an outstanding lawyer and a fierce fighter for social justice. I've been lucky to work with her for police accountability and look forward to doing more together in the future."

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Debra Jennings

Discrimination lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is one of the top discrimination lawyers in America. Her case before the United States Supreme Court, opened the door and paved the way for hostile working environment cases. She is a zealous advocate."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Pauli Murray Trailblazer Award, African-American Policy Forum

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Woman of the Year Assembly District 18, California State Legislature

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Champion of Justice, National Lawyers Guild Bay Area Chapter

2011

Heman Marion Sweatt Award, National Bar Association

2010

Arthur A. Fletcher Award of Achievement, California Association of Equal Rights Professionals

2010

Living the Dream Award, S.F. Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights

2005

Community Service Award-Excellence in Law, Gamma Phi Delta Sorority

2003

Ten Women Campaign Award, Flyaway Productions

2003

Founders Award of Achievement, California Association of Equal Rights Professionals

2002

California Lawyer Attorney of the Year in Employment, California Lawyer Magazine

2001

Clinton W. White Trial Advocacy Award, Charles Houston Bar Association

1993

Clinton W. White Trial Advocacy Award, Charles Houston Bar Association

1992

Maria Miller Stewart Award, Connecticut Women's Education and Legal Fund

Work Experience

2023 - 2024

District Attorney, Alameda County

1983 - 1984

Staff Attorney, Bayview Hunter's Point Community Defender

1979 - 1980

Legal Intern, California Supreme Court

Associations

2025 - Present

Business Network International (BNI)

Member

1983 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2016 - 2022

Alameda-Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1997 - 2022

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

1979 - 1984

National Conference of Black Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Berndt v. California Dept. of Corrections

Settlements: $2,673,000

Sanchez v. California Dept. of Corrections

Verdict/Judgment: $565,000; Post-trial Settlement: $750,000

Davis v. PHS

Verdict/Judgment: $528,957; Post-trial Settlement: $1,325,000

Fobbs v. New Haven Unified School District

Settlements: $725,000

Peoples v. Contra Costa County

Verdict/Judgment: $407,000; Post-trial Settlement: $1,003,880

Underwood v. California Dept. of Corrections

Verdict/Judgment: $1,025,684; Post-trial Settlement: $1,750,000

Morgan v. National Railroad Passenger Corp. (Amtrak)

Verdict/Judgment: $500,000; Post-trial Settlement: Confidential

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Education

1982

University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of California - Berkeley

MA - Masters

1978

Yale University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

SOAR Winter Academy

The Journey from Foster Care to the US Supreme Court

2020

College & Career Day

My Career as A Lawyer

2020

Berkeley Law School Class

#METOO and Alexander v. Yale

2020

#OBAL Beyond Barriers

Voter Awareness and Empowerment

2019

The Worldwide #METOO Movement: Global Resistance to Sexual Harassment

Looking at Harassment Through Multiple Lenses - Intersectional Issues with Race

2019

College of Trial Arts: Donald L. Galine Hawaii Travel Seminar

Lessons from A Black Woman-Owned Trial Law Firm

Publications

2006

Practice Guide (The Rutter Group) Contributing Editor, Employment Litigation, Chapter 10, Harassment

2004

Yale Press Eradicating Sexual Harassment in Education, MacKinnon & Siegel (Eds.), New Directions in Sexual Harassment Law

Languages

English

Spanish

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