Melanie Denise Popper

Melanie Denise Popper

also known as Melanie, Popper

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 20 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Berkeley, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, Child Abuse

1935 A Addison St., Berkeley, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 20 years

State: California

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Melanie Denise Popper

1935 A Addison St., Berkeley, CA, 94704

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Melanie Denise Popper's Reviews

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7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ashley | June 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fierce Advocate For Survivors Of Sexual Harassment

Attorney Melanie D. Popper asked me to leave a review regarding her representation in my case from a few years ago. It was a long fight, but we did prevail after several depositions and hearings on my sexual harassment case. Ms. Popper made me feel protected and like I had a boxer in my corner and I... highly recommend her firm for representation in California.

Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Consulting with Melanie

Melanie provided a lot of insight on what to expect for my problem. She was very timely, thorough, and left me at ease after speaking with her. She was thorough my giving two scenarios of possible legal actions and outcomes, and if they were a valid report or not.

Posted by Jennifer G. | August 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

My Review for California Sexual Harassment Lawyer

Thank you so much for your service! Your support made me feel powerful in this situation. Attorney Melanie D. Popper represented me in a sexual harassment lawsuit a few years ago involving my supervisor and she asked me to write this recommendation for their office. I so appreciated her attentivene...ss and professionalism. Women in the workforce dealing with this type of behavior and treatment need zealous attorneys who are willing to stand up for us. It was a long journey, but with great results in the end. Thank you!

Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

My experience with Attorney Melanie Popper

Attorney Melanie Popper went above and beyond in representing me on my sexual harassment case. Ms. Popper promptly gathered a witness declaration, drafted detailed documents, the case resolved fast and my settlement amount was much larger than I had expected. Additionally, she made sure that my case ...stayed in court instead of arbitration and the check came quickly. She also offered to help make sure that I receive unemployment benefits. I'm very satisfied and I recommend this attorney. If you have been sexually harassed in the workplace in California, this is a good attorney to hire.

Posted by Larry | January 12, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Compassionate Honest Detailed and Expert

Attorney Popper is as I described in the title and more. Specifically, she provided clarity into my situation. She was very direct about the difficulties involved in my matter. I so value her insights. Her honesty is a welcome change. Although the specifics of my matter were within her realm but ...not her focus these days Ms. Popper still took a great deal of her time to provide me resources. She gave me several unique resources not previously known to me. Then she went that step further to not only provide names but contact information to attorneys she knew personally who met my specific need. I would recommend Melanie Popper in a heartbeat.

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Melanie Denise Popper's Lawyer Endorsements

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Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 23

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Mark Hostetter

Unknown lawyer | Oct 08

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Jon-Erik Storm

Civil rights lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Friend

"I've known Melanie for over 15 years. She is smart, passionate, and capable. If you want someone who cares, I recommend Melanie."

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Ann Kariuki

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Top Contributor, Avvo

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Melanie D. Popper

2014 - 2015

Attorney, Law Office of Wayne A. McFadden

2013 - 2013

In-Service Attorney, Myers Fletcher & Gorden

2005 - 2012

Attorney, Revelation Law Firm

2005 - 2005

Attorney, Law Office of Melanie D. Popper

Associations

2023 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2022 - Present

San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2016 - Present

California Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - Present

Dartmouth Lawyers Association

2017 - 2019

City of Berkeley Personnel Board

Commissioner

Sample of Legal Cases

Buccheri v. Legalmatch (San Francisco County Superior Court)

Sex Favoritism: Matter Successfully Resolved.

Smith v. Riverstone (Alameda Superior Court)

Female on Male Sex Harassment: Matter Successful Resolved

McCullough v. Kindred Healthcare Operating, Inc. (Alameda County Superior Court)

Retaliation & Race Discrimination: Matter Successfully Resolved

Rollison v. College of Marin (Marin County Superior Court)

Disability Discrimination: Matter Successfully Resolved.

Moffitt v. Hughson (San Francisco Superior Court)

Whistleblowing -- Matter Successfully Resolved

Goodwin v. ABM (Alameda Superior Court)

Sex Harassment: Matter Successfully Resolved

Mack v. Oakland Marriott

Quid Pro Quo Sex Harassment -- Matter Resolved

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Education

2013

University of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica

CLE (Certificate of Legal Education)

2003

University of California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, CA

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Dartmouth College

Bachelor's degree,

1997

The University of Edinburgh

Speaking Engagements

2017

Jamaica: April 2017

I Believe You: A Workshop For Facilitators Interacting With Sex Harassment Survivors

2015

San Francisco LGBT Center

Economic Justice Month Presentation: Know Your Rights In The Workplace

2015

Podcast Presentation on Creative Demonstrative Evidence

The Art Of The Law

2010

Eclipse Conference At Charlotte Maxwell Center

Healthcare Concerns For Black Women Facing Breast Cancer

Publications

Languages

English

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