Carla Vanessa Minnard

Carla Vanessa Minnard

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Oakland, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Litigation

4100 REDWOOD ROAD, SUITE 20 A, Oakland, CA

About Carla

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 450-650 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

THE MINNARD LAW FIRM

4100 REDWOOD ROAD, SUITE 20 A, Oakland, CA, 94619

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Carla Vanessa Minnard's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 20 reviews

Posted by Stephen | October 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Consumate Professional with Unquestioned Integrity

Ms. Minnard represented our daughter in a personal injury/car accident matter. She worked forcefully, efficiently and respectfully with all parties to include multiple representatives from the insurance industry, medical services and law enforcement. Ms. Minnard, an attorney with considerable an...d varied experiences, demonstrated keen attention to details and tenacious pursuit of all legal dimensions that achieved a very timely, fair and just settlement. Our family is grateful for Ms. Minnard's professional and personable approach to a difficult situation. We highly recommend her services.

Posted by curt | October 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

5 Star Lawyer

Carla helped me get a new lease on life by taking an "un-winnable case" (other law firms direct quote), fighting and working harder than anyone ive ever known. She obviously cares about what she does and it shows in the courtroom,her compassion for others coupled with her passion for doing what's r...ight and fair is 1 of the things that make her so special. She won my lawsuit against a large multi-national supply company for wrongful termination, they hired a huge Orlando based law firm and were able to spend seemingly limitless amounts of money to try to win no matter what. Carla's efforts and never ending attention to small details are the reason i ended up winning a sizable 6 figure verdict. Should i ever need an attorney again that not only is a Winner,but CARES about what is right and what is worth fighting for, i would hire her and her team again in a second. Thank you . C Vance

Posted by Herve | October 28, 2016 | Intellectual Property

A wealth of expertize, with your best interest at heart

I consulted with Carla Minnard in the summer of 2015. At the time, I was facing a difficult situation involving a start-up and a former employer, with disputed intellectual property as background. I was unable to clearly differentiate ethical from legal considerations, unsure as to the best way to p...rotect my interests, and if legal action was warranted. I felt time was of the essence. I reached out to Carla Minnard based on strong recommendation from a close friend. Carla returned my call in a matter of minutes. After a concise conversation, Carla suggested we meet in person for an in-depth review of facts surrounding the matter. Later in the week, Carla and I sat down for close to two hours going over many facets of the situation I was in. I really felt Ms. Minnard was genuinely engaged and attentive to all the details. We agreed she would do preliminary research, consult with subject matters experts from her network for additional opinions, and get back to me with her conclusions as my situation was not clear cut. Ms. Minnard contacted me a couple of days later. She took me through a robust analysis that led to the natural conclusion that any legal action would require an enormous amount of preparation work, with a fairly slim probability of success. We jointly agreed the proper course of action in this case involved NO legal action on my part. The education process was eye-opening and I have to say quite liberating.

Posted by Iris | October 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Could not have asked for more

When I found myself in a situation where a major corporation imposed inappropriate restrictions on me I called Carla Minnard. Carla listened, and agreed to look into the matter for me. She was patient with me during a very emotional and stressful situation. She took my case and resolved it in a wa...y that not only adequately compensated me for the incident, but she was able to ensure that others would never have to go through what I did, because she got the corporation to admit its indiscretion and post rules protecting others. I will never forget Carla's professionalism and passion for my case. Neither will the corporation she represented me against.

Posted by Yvonne | October 28, 2016 | Employment & Labor

Carla was amazing!

Employer owed my husband and other employees over 2 mos. payroll, medical benefits and other things. He said he had no money but still demanded work done. Carla gave us great advice and suggestions on how to handle this and, guess what, the boss found the money!

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Carla Vanessa Minnard's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dustin Collier

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Carla Minnard is a brilliant and exceptionally skilled trial attorney. I had the privilege of trying a case with her this year, and I learned so much from simply being in her presence. You could not possibly go wrong hiring Carla, and I cannot endorse her highly enough!"

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Anne Costin

Discrimination lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"There are many lawyers that represent employees here in the SF Bay Area. But there are only a handful that I would trust to represent one of my own family members or friends. Carla is one of the few lawyers I know who has the down to earth sensibility of someone you need to trust, and the razor-sharp and passionate advocacy skills of someone you need to win."

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Paul Steiner

Litigation lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Carla is a very smart, decisive and capable attorney. She cares greatly about her clients and advocates for their cause with passion, wisdom efficiency and great skill. When I need to turn to a lawyer or need advice, i turn to Carla, even though she is much younger than i am. In the fields of law that she handles, Carla would be my go-to choice of lawyers. i unhesitatingly am pleased to endorse her. Paul Steiner"

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Lyle Shapiro

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Carla is a superb trial lawyer who is a relentless advocate for her clients."

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Jana Moser

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carla is a tireless advocate for her clients and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Carla for any employment dispute."

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Moira McQuaid

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Minnard and I opposed one another on a case (before I myself became a plaintiffs' attorney). I found her to be extremely knowledgeable and competent in the area of employment law and a noble crusader who did not fail to pursue every viable avenue on behalf of her client. I highly respected her then (and now), which is why we've remained in contact over the years. She has gone on to become one of the premier trial attorneys in our area of employment law. I highly endorse Ms. Minnard."

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Karine Bohbot

Wrongful termination lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carla is one tenacious and staunch advocate for her clients. She is an expert in her field, cares for her clients and works diligently to obtain the best result of those she represents. I highly recommend Carla, and have done so on more than one occasion, and happily endorse her."

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Elizabeth Riles

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carla is a fantastic attorney. She truly cares about her clients and is one of the toughest litigators that I know. Her clients are luck to have her."

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Dana Wares

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Carla is a highly respected and accomplished employment and personal injury attorney. She uses her invaluable and numerous years of experience in the courtroom to obtain results for her clients that are consistent with their goals. I highly endorse Carla!"

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Sharon Arkin

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Carla is tough, caring, and a fighter. She will bring her all to the table - every day."

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Stephen Jaffe

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dustin Collier

Employment and labor lawyer

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Lyle Shapiro

Litigation lawyer

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Sami Khadder

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Jana Moser

Employment and labor lawyer

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Karine Bohbot

Employment and labor lawyer

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Anne Costin

Civil rights lawyer

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Elizabeth Riles

Employment and labor lawyer

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Sharon Arkin

Appeals lawyer

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DeWitt Lacy

Civil rights lawyer

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Paul Steiner

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Stephen Jaffe

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2017

TOP LAWYERS IN CALIFORNIA, AMERICAN LAWYER MEDIA

2017

Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2017

Top Lawyers of Northern California, San Francisco Magazine

2016

SUPER LAWYERS, THOMPSON REUTERS

2016

TRIAL LAWYER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE, Consumer Attorneys of California

2016

TOP VERDICTS IN CALIFORNIA, Verdict Search

2015

SUPER LAWYER, Thompson Reuters

2014

Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters

Associations

State Bar of California

Member

American Bar Association

Member

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

California Employment Lawyers Association

Member

California Women Lawyers

Member

California Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Minakshi Jafa Bodden v. Bikram Choudhury

Unanimous Jury Verdict for Plaintiff

Radford v. BAE

More than $2 million dollar Jury Verdict for Plaintiff

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Education

1994

Golden Gate University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

State University of New York at Buffalo

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association

THE PATHS LESS TRAVELED

2016

Consumer Attorneys of California

TRYING EMPLOYMENT CASES WITH HIGH PROFILE DEFENDANTS

2015

American Bar Association

LEGAL ISSUES IN TELECOMMUTING

2013

California Employment Lawyers Association

DRAFTING & RESPONDING TO WRITTEN DISCOVERY IN EMPLOYMENT CASES

Publications

2016

Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) Forum Magazine ODIOUS MISCREANTS, DETESTABLE TOOLS

2013

Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) Forum Magazine SILENCE IS NOT GOLDEN

2001

Industrial Labor Relations Law Journal EFFECTIVE HARASSMENT & DISCRIMINATION PREVENTION IN THE GLOBAL WORKPLACE

Languages

English

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