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Jocelyn Burton

Discrimination Attorney at Oakland, CA

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  • State Years
    North Carolina - NC 17 years
    California - CA 34 years
  • Licensed for 17 years
    State NC
    Acquired 2006
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 34 years
    State CA
    Acquired 1988
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

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

Authentic Advice from a Lawyer with a lot of Integrity
anonymous
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Consulted Attorney
Discrimination Case
Claudia
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About Jocelyn

Learn Jocelyn’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Discrimination
    50%
    age discrimination, race discrimination, religious discrimination, sex discrimination, sexual orientation discrimination, disability discrimination, military leave discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, religious harassment, racial harassment, transgender discrimination, genetic discrimination

    33 years, 100 cases

  2. Employment and labor
    40%
    Wage and hour issues, Age discrimination, Race discrimination, Religious discrimination, Sex discrimination, Sexual orientation discrimination, Disability discrimination, Pregnancy discrimination, Military leave discrimination, Federal and state medical and family leave, Retaliation, Harassment, Transgender discrimination, Employment agreements, General advice, Reduction in force, employee privacy, workplace investigations, severance negotiations, wrongful terminations, employee trainings

    33 years, 130 cases

  3. Sexual harassment
    10%
    sexual harassment, quid pro quo and hostile work environment

    33 years, 5 cases

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1939 Harrison Street, Suite 400
Oakland, CA, 94612-9543
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Posted by anonymous | September 6, 2016
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Authentic Advice from a Lawyer with a lot of Integrity
Burton's office ended up not taking my case, primarily because as it turns out, I don't need a lawyer to proceed with my case. However, they spent over an hour with me at their office going over the specifics and were incredibly generous to provide me with all of the advice they could at no charge. I have now spoken to several lawyers on this site regarding my wage claim (I have been unpaid by a previous employer for wages and commissions) and Jocelyn Burton was by far the most honest and engaged lawyer I spoke with. From just the little experience I had with her office, I would highly recommend her and would absolutely go back if something changed with my case or any future claims. Currently it seems I'm most successful proceeding with the Labor Commissioner and not in need of a lawyer for this particular case. I was touched by their honesty and am so appreciative of all of their advice.
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Posted by Claudia | January 11, 2015
Discrimination Case
Attorney Burton was a fabulous advocate for me. She was knowledgable, professional and pleasant to work with. I like a lawyer who navigates the legal system with such ease and competence. I always felt as if she protected my interests. My case was difficult but we got through it. I have recommended her to others because of her competence, professionalism, tenacity, and unbridled talent. Yes, she costs money, but when was the last time you worked for nothing?
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Posted by Claudia | September 6, 2011
Labor/employment law
I saw Ms. Burton about a discrimination question. She was very knowledgeable and professional. Her advice was excellent. I would recommend her to anyone who needed a competent, organized, honest attorney.
Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2013
Had a bad experience with this attorney
This attorney would ask you to sign a retainer agreement which would exclusively give her the right to get out of your case for ANY reason. Once you signed the retainer agreement, then she would do the minimum amount of work in your case. In my case, she didn't even take a single deposition !!! She would try to settle your case for pennies. If you don't accept her "recommended settlement" then she would file the Motion to withdraw from your case and would also put a lien on your case for her work charging at $500/hour Now, it would become very hard for you to find another attorney who would first fight for your case and then also fight or pay her filed lien as well. You can visit Oakland Court house and see for yourself as how many Motions to withdraw and liens she has filed on her ex-clients !!!!
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Response from Jocelyn Burton May 28, 2013
In the case, the client's prior attorney had withdrawn because the client was uncooperative. After I took the case, the client did not follow my instructions and I believed that he had misrepresented one of facts. Based on that misrepresentation, it was my assessment that his estimated damages had been reduced significantly. I advised the client that based on the misrepresentation, I planned to withdraw. I further advised him that if he found another attorney or otherwise permitted me to withdraw before I had to respond to a motion for summary judgment, I would withdraw without requesting any payment. I also advised him that if I had to respond to a motion for summary judgment, I would file a lien upon withdrawal. In the almost six months that the client was advised to seek another lawyer, he did not do so. Moreover, the client did obtain a settlement of the matter and he accepted it. I could not have done anything more to obtain a better result for this particular client given the facts and his behavior.
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Cost

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  • Contingency 30%-40%
Payment methods
Cash, Check

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.5 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Principal
  • Burton Employment Law
  • 2011 - Present
  • Partner
  • Burton Mousseau LLP
  • 2010 - Present
  • Chief Attorney
  • Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara
  • 2008 - 2009
  • Counsel
  • Kilpatrick Stockton LLP
  • 2005 - 2008
  • Assistant U.S. Attorney, Deputy Civil Chief, Civil Chief
  • United States Attorney's Office, Northern District of California
  • 1994 - 2005
  • Associate
  • Marron, Reid & Sheehy
  • 1990 - 1994
  • Associate
  • Thelen Marrin Johnson & Bridges
  • 1988 - 1990
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Education

  • Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin
  • Masters of Public Affairs
  • 1983
  • Wake Forest Univ
  • undergraduate
  • N/A
  • Univ of Chicago Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • N/A

Associations

  • United States District Court for the Northern District of California
  • Lawyer Representative
  • 2012 - Present
  • California Employment Lawyers Association
  • 2010 - Present
  • Alameda County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section
  • 2010 - Present
  • Earl Warren American Inn of Court
  • 2010 - Present
  • American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
  • 2010 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2013
  • Northern California Super Lawyer
  • Northern California Super Lawyers
  • 2013
  • Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2012
  • Super Lawyer of Northern California
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2012
  • Commendation
  • United States Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division
  • 2003
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Publications

  • EEOC Compliance
  • Overview and Compliance with Employment Laws
  • 2008
  • Wake Forest Univesity Continuing Legal Education on Employment Law
  • Sex Discrimination, Including Equal Pay Act
  • 2007
  • Wake Forest Univesity 27th Annual Review of North Carolina Law
  • Employment Law
  • 2007
  • Effective Strategies for Improving Employee Health: Practical and Legal Implications
  • Legal Implications of Employee Wellness Programs
  • 2007
  • Wake Forest Univesity 26th Annual Review of North Carolina Law
  • Employment Law
  • 2006
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Speaking Engagements

  • National Business Institute
  • Discrimination and Harassment
  • 2016
  • San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
  • Cultural Bias in Jury Selection
  • 2015
  • Ethics Webinar
  • Technology and Ethics
  • 2010
  • Overview and Compliance with Employment Laws
  • Employment
  • 2008
  • Wake Forest University Continuing Legal Education on Employment Law
  • Sex Discrimination, Including Equal Pay Act
  • 2007
  • Wake Forest University 27th Annual Review of North Carolina Law
  • Ethics - An Overview of Codes, Regulations and Current Issues
  • 2007
  • Legal Implications of Employee Wellness Programs
  • Employment
  • 2007
  • Wake Forest University 26th Annual Review of North Carolina Law
  • Ethics
  • 2006
  • Wake Forest University 26th Annual Review of North Carolina Law
  • Employment Law
  • 2006
  • 2006 Labor and Employment Seminar The Next Wave of Workplace Issues
  • Emerging Privacy Concerns
  • 2006
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Elizabeth Riles
Employment and labor Attorney | Nov 08
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Discrimination Attorney | Jul 05
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Employment and labor Attorney | May 05
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Employment and labor Attorney | Apr 04
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Employment and labor Attorney | Mar 20
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Oakland Discrimination Lawyer Jocelyn Burton
Jocelyn Burton
Discrimination Attorney
Oakland, CA
Licensed for 34 years
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