$ 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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16 years
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15 years
$ 750-1050 per hour
30%-45%
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State: California
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
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16 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by David | June 22, 2022
Excellent service! Greatly appreciated!
Xinying is very knowledgeable and analytical. She saw through the critical points of a complex matter quickly and was able to offer advice candidly.
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 Jill | March 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Professional, knowledgeable, results
I hired Xinying Valerian outside of Avvo to handle my personal injury case. Xinying is hands down the best choice to win your case. She is very approachable, but also very serious and will fight for you until you have received the best outcome. She exceeded my expectations by far. If you find yourse...
Posted by anonymous | July 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Smart, Talented & Experienced Lawyer
I hired Xinying to represent me in a claim against a former employer. At the time I contacted Xinying, I'd just been laid off from my high paying position due to unlawful discrimination, and as the sole provider for my family, my situation was dire. Xinying contacted me within hours of my first me...
Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Best Employment and Labor Law Attorney when I Needed One
Xinying as a Senior Litigation Counsel from Sanford Heisler Kimpel represented me successfully in a discrimination and wrongful termination case against a former employer in 2015. I first approached Xinying for advice with my complaint in a public interest seminar where she was giving a talk on labo...
"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
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
2016
Rising Star, 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