Laurence Oliver Masson

Laurence Oliver Masson

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 52 years

Civil rights Lawyer at Berkeley, CA
Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Employment & Labor

2625 Alcatraz Avenue, Suite 206, Berkeley, CA

About Laurence

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Civil Rights 50%

42 U.S.C. 1983 cases, especially wrongful convictions

50%
Employment and Labor 50%

Assist negotiating employment contracts and severance agreements for corporate officers and other highly compensated employees

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 46 years

State: California

Acquired: 1979

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 52 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1973

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Laurence O. Masson

2625 Alcatraz Avenue, Suite 206, Berkeley, CA, 94705

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Laurence Oliver Masson's Reviews

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3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Chris | October 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A great attorney you can trust

I worked with Larry on a case that spanned a year, and would highly recommend him. He is one of those rare attorneys who are honest and upfront on what could and couldn't be done in a unique case like mine. He's extremely creative and passionate about his clients and work. I couldn't of asked for a b...etter outcome. If he takes your case, you are in good hands.

Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2014

Friendly, knowledgeable, persistent... and not easily intimidated.

Larry represented me against my former employer - a popular and well resourced tech company in the Bay Area - to negotiate an improved severance agreement. A number of other attorneys to whom I had spoken before Larry were less than optimistic about my chances for success, but Larry agreed to take m...y case and persevered through some relatively involved negotiations and was able to obtain a severance package that allowed me to realize a significantly larger portion of my compensation than I was initially offered! He was calm, professional, and reassuring throughout, explaining the process clearly along the way, and scheduled time to talk with me in advance of deadlines when decisions had to be made so I would have time to think and ask any additional questions, if I had them, through each of the stages of that negotiation. I was particularly impressed by his ability to forge a good working relationship with the company's representatives and make steady progress despite the friction between myself and ex-employer, and tension in the situation due to upcoming deadlines for both sides. Without his assistance, my family and I would have lost the majority of the compensation I had otherwise been due to receive, and he turned a horrifying situation into something that was much more fair, and much better than I'd expected, which was a huge weight off my shoulders!

Posted by DennisMarks | November 18, 2014

Excellent Representation

Please do not hesitate to enlist the services of Laurence Masson. Mr. Masson represented me in an employment matter against a major corporation. I was kept very well informed and also encouraged to be proactive where appropriate. Mr. Masson fully utilized all resources to and including travel to m...eet with witnesses on my behalf. I would not hesistate to contact Larry if I required legal services in the future.

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Stephen Jaffe

Litigation lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Masson is possessed of patience, integrity and intelligence. He is both a friend and colleague for many years. I am pleased to endorse him on AVVO."

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Robert Bennett

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2010

Top 100 Largest Published Settlements in California for 2009, The Recorder

Work Experience

1973 - 1983

Staff attorney; Acting Regional Director, Federal Trade Commission

1972 - 1973

Attorney, U.S. Claims Court

Associations

2009 - Present

Alameda-Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association

2005 - Present

California Employment Lawyers Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Conte v. Wyeth et al., 168 Cal.App.4th 89 (2008)

for plaintiff

McKenney v. Purepac Pharmaceutical Co. (2008) 167 Cal.App.4th 72

for Plaintiff

F.T.C. v. H.N. Singer, Inc., et al., 668 F.2d 1107 (9th Cir. 1982)

for Plaintiff

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Education

1972

Georgetown Univ Law Ctr

law

1969

Princeton Univ

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2008

Continuing Legal Education

Alternative Dispute Resolution in California

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