$ 750-1050 per hour
An honors graduate of Harvard University and New York University, Xinying Valerian represents employees, whistleblowers and other injured persons in seeking justice and protection of their civil rights. She has successfully represented workers across the economic spectrum in class and individual actions, recovering millions of dollars. Ms. Valerian’s broad experience includes fighting independent contractor misclassification, negotiating severance agreements, litigating consumer class actions and representing the media in First Amendment cases. Ms. Valerian is also a sought-after speaker and peer educator, called upon to present on legal topics to fellow lawyers and to provide insights to the general public. A first-generation immigrant who grew up in California, Ms. Valerian is committed to public service and fighting for the underdog for fair treatment in the workplace and marketplace.
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15 years
$ 750-1050 per hour
30%-45%
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State: California
Acquired: 2007
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Posted by Shawhin | March 23, 2022
Intent Listener, Empathizer, and Consultant
I'm so glad I was referred to Xinying, by a close friend. From the get-go, she was a great communicator, listened intently to my situation and how it was impacting me. She provided guidance on how to approach the situation, communicating in a style that I understood (not legal speak), and giving conc...
Posted by Chris | March 10, 2022
Highly Recommended!
Xinying is the epitome of what you want in an attorney. She is prompt, fair, and provides well-educated guidance on what's best given your situation. I highly recommend Xinying!
Posted by anonymous | November 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Excellent attorney!
Xinying represented me in a very complex litigation process in a case against a former employer for unpaid wages. She was professional, communicative and unwavering in her resolve. She was very thoughtful in her approach and is well versed in the litigation process, its challenges and how to structur...
Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Compassion & Intelligence
Xinying and her team were tenacious, professional, and compassionate during my case for over 3 years! She set a new precedence in my case and won victory! During the journey, Xinying was protective with me and a ferrocious with my opponents. I consider her a friend and the best attorney ever!
Posted by anonymous | July 02, 2021 | Employment & Labor
Extremely Knowledgeable, Professional, Helpful, and Honest
Of the different firms I've consulted in seeking to find representation for my misclassification/wage-and-hour issue I've been having, Attorney Valerian, by a landslide, was the most knowledgeable, honest, hospitable, and professional of the lot. She went out of her way to make sure I understood ever...
"My wife Xinying is an excellent attorney. She is brilliant, extremely hard working, and puts her clients first."
Litigation lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, 2016 & 2017, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017 - Present
Managing Partner, Valerian Law, P.C.
2012 - 2017
Managing Attorney, Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP
2022 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationMember, Wage & Hour Committee
2022 - Present
California Women LawyersMember
2018 - Present
Alameda County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay AreaMember
2017 - Present
National Asian Pacific American Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Equal Rights AdvocatesLitigation Committee Member
2013 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - 2017
California Employment Lawyers AssociationChair of Barristers Committee
2015 - 2017
California Employment Lawyers AssociationBoard Member (Ex Officio)
2014 - 2018
California Employment Lawyers AssociationMember, Education Committee
PAGA Settlement & Judgment providing penalties payments and programmatic relief
$6.25 million class and PAGA settlement reached on eve of trial.
Class action settlement
Class Settlement Approved by the Court, Awards Disbursed to Class Members
$15.5 Million PAGA Settlement After Two Phases of Trial.
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2021
Wage & Hour Case Law Developments
2021
Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) Trials
2020
Taking Critical Depositions During a Pandemic
2020
2017
PAGA Today and PAGA Tomorrow: Moderate-Advanced Issues in PAGA Litigation
2008
Mandarin
English
Legal Answers
Do I have any legal rights in collecting non-payment for services rendered against a US company?
25 Apr 2022
Plaintiff in Class Action Lawsuit - Implications?
28 Jun 2021
Do I have a good case?
15 Jun 2021