Xinying Valerian

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Xinying Valerian

also known as Xinying Chi, Yingying Chi

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Class action Lawyer at Berkeley, CA
Practice Areas: Class Action, Employment & Labor, Wrongful Termination ... +3 more

2222 Harold Way, Berkeley, CA

About Xinying

Biography

Tenacious advocate with track record of success for employees and consumers.

Leveling the playing field for workers and consumers through tenacious class actions and whistleblower and Private Attorney general impact litigation.

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Class Action 35%

Representing plaintiffs in class, representative and collective actions to vindicate important employee and consumer rights, winning compensation and programmatic changes to corporate policies and practices.

16 years

35%
Employment and Labor 30%

Advising and representing employees in severance and contract negotiations. Recovering unpaid wages, lost earnings and benefits, and seeking penalties when possible.

15 years

30%
Wrongful Termination 15%

Representing employees and whistleblowers in wrongful termination and retaliation cases.

15 years

15%
Discrimination 10%

Representing employees seeking justice against discrimination in all its forms. Expert in pay and promotion claims, and disability, medical leave, and reasonable accommodations

15 years

10%
Consumer Protection 5%

We fight unlawful and deceptive practices and vindicate the rights of consumers under state and federal laws. We provide the expertise and resources to level the playing field against the biggest companies.

9 years

5%
Sexual Harassment 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 750-1050 per hour

Contingency

30%-45%

Pro bono

1 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Valerian Law, P.C.

2222 Harold Way, Berkeley, CA, 94704

valerian.law

Online Presence

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Xinying Valerian's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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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...e a winning strategy. The legal system is intimidating and complicated to those who are not lawyers (like myself), and ultimately, when looking for a lawyer, you want to work with someone who cares about you as a person. I trust Xinying because she demonstrated that she truly cares. I am grateful to have had her as my advocate throughout the process and would highly recommend her legal services.

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...lf in a position where you need legal counsel I would not hesitate to call Xinying, she is tough, knowledgeable and will produce results!

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...ssage and set up a call with me the same day. She put together a team which included another attorney and a legal assistant, and together they worked tirelessly in resolving my claim. Xinying's thorough understanding of the law as well as her years of experience as plaintiff's counsel allowed her to clearly identify the legal claims applicable to my case, and make strategic decisions that resulted in the best possible outcome on my behalf. She and her team were responsive, efficient, possessed a high attention to detail and produced a superior work product each and every time. Xinying is both smart and savvy in dealing with opposing counsel, and was able to get my case on schedule with a highly skilled mediator who assisted in reaching an excellent resolution of my claim. I couldn't recommend her more highly!

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...r law. She listened to me carefully, took notes, asked questions that impressed me with her grasp of law. Once hired, Xinying and her team supported me with timely and concise guidance every step of the way. She built the case into a strong narrative that told my story through drafted complaint and witness declarations. She was so thoughtful that she wrote protection clauses for my future employment interest into the final resolution. Having her and her firm on my side made me not afraid in facing the intransigent opposing side. Without Xinying and her firm, I could never have gotten the justice in my case. If I need employment law assistance again, she will be the first one I turn to. For all you did, Xinying, I am very grateful.

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Xinying Valerian's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dominic Valerian

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Family member

"My wife Xinying is an excellent attorney. She is brilliant, extremely hard working, and puts her clients first."

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Jacklin Rad-Rastegar

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stefanie Roemer

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Henderson

Consumer protection lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Charles Field

Consumer protection lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jenifer Rajkumar

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jill Sullivan

Consumer protection lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Grant Morris

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Palmer

Consumer protection lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Herbert McKnight

Civil rights lawyer | Jul 15

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Melzer

Consumer protection lawyer | Jul 15

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Deborah Marcuse

Consumer protection lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Felicia Medina

Civil rights lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Katherine Kimpel

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeremy Heisler

Consumer protection lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Sanford

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dominic Valerian

Litigation lawyer

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Sherri Hansen

Employment and labor lawyer

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Qiaojing Zheng

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Managing Partner, Valerian Law, P.C.

2012 - 2017

Managing Attorney, Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP

Associations

2022 - Present

California Employment Lawyers Association

Member, Wage & Hour Committee

2022 - Present

California Women Lawyers

Member

2018 - Present

Alameda County Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area

Member

2017 - Present

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

Equal Rights Advocates

Litigation Committee Member

2013 - Present

California Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2015 - 2017

California Employment Lawyers Association

Chair of Barristers Committee

2015 - 2017

California Employment Lawyers Association

Board Member (Ex Officio)

2014 - 2018

California Employment Lawyers Association

Member, Education Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Brooke v. Aurora Behavioral Healthcare / Signature Healthcare

PAGA Settlement & Judgment providing penalties payments and programmatic relief

Chettero v. Aurora Behavioral Healthcare

$6.25 million class and PAGA settlement reached on eve of trial.

Branner v. Covenant Aviation Security

Class action settlement

Fletscher v. Overland Solutions, Inc.

Class Settlement Approved by the Court, Awards Disbursed to Class Members

Abrishcamcar v. Oracle America, Inc.

$15.5 Million PAGA Settlement After Two Phases of Trial.

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Education

2007

New York University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Harvard University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2021

Wage & Hour Litigation & Management Conference

Wage & Hour Case Law Developments

2021

2021 Workshop

Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) Trials

2020

CELA Annual Conference

Taking Critical Depositions During a Pandemic

2017

Annual Conference of the California Employment Lawyers Association

PAGA Today and PAGA Tomorrow: Moderate-Advanced Issues in PAGA Litigation

Publications

2008

New York University Journal of International Law and Politics Note, Properly Managed Temporary Labor Migration: A Model for Rights and Development for Labor-Sending Countries?

Languages

Mandarin

English

Activity

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