Patrice Lenore Goldman

Patrice Lenore Goldman

also known as Pat Goldman

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 36 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at San Rafael, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination ... +2 more

101 Lucas Valley Road, #264, San Rafael, CA

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Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Mediation 15%

34 years

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 36 years

State: California

Acquired: 1989

Active

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Location

Law Offices of Patrice L. Goldman, A Professional Corporation

101 Lucas Valley Road, #264, San Rafael, CA, 94903

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Patrice Lenore Goldman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ann | February 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

So glad I connected with Pat!

What a knowledgeable professional Pat is. She responds quickly, explains the legal jargon well, answers any questions, and lets you know what parts of the document can be negotiable. I felt better about signing the document knowing she would have caught any issues. She is also so nice, witty, and... funny. What a great find! I recommend her unconditionally.

Posted by Rebecca | March 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Best decision

Pat is not only exceptional in her knowledge of the law she's also an exceptional human. She's compassionate and has integrity. Put my fears at ease in my horrible situation. Wish I had hired her sooner. A true advocate for her client.

Posted by Gayle | April 11, 2016 | Employment & Labor

Excellent Consultation

Consulted with Pat regarding a potential workplace issue. Pat took the time to review the situation and offered very thoughtful advice even though there was no actual case at this time. I felt 100% better after the consultation. I would definitely refer Pat.

Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2014 | Employment & Labor

Great Job

Patricia represented us with an employer wage dispute. She was a pleasure to work with and found her to be very professional, caring, responsive and a great communicator. She was able to settle the case out of court with very respectable results. I would highly recommend her and would hire her again ...if ever needed.

Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2013 | Employment & Labor

Great confidence in Patrice

Patrice Goldman helped me enormously with an employment discrimination situation. She responded immediately, unlike most of the other lawyers I contacted, and asked incisive questions to quickly assess the problem. She explained clearly what the legal issues were and gave sensible and realistic adv...ice on the options for how to respond to the situation. Pat has a smart, confident and kind manner, which was very reassuring at a very difficult time. In the end I didn’t pursue legal action but, if I had, I would have been completely confident to trust Patrice to act for me.

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Patrice Lenore Goldman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephen Jaffe

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Walter Haines

Unknown lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Patrice is a great employment law attorney and would highly recommend her."

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Traci Hinden

Employment and labor lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Pat is top shelf! Extremely brilliant. I would definitely want her on my side if I had legal troubles! She's also mediating now and I look forward to using her, hopefully soon."

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Calvin Chang

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Trial Lawyer of the Year, Marin Trial Lawyers Association

2023

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

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2020

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2016

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2015

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2014

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2013

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Work Experience

2011 - Present

Principal, Law Offices of Patrice L. Goldman, A Professional Corporation

1992 - 2010

Attorney, Rudy, Exelrod, Zieff & Lowe, LLP

1989 - 1992

Attorney, Kincaid, Gianunzio, Caudle & Hubert

Associations

2014 - Present

Plaintiffs Employment Lawyers Association/Cabal

Co-chair

2005 - Present

Plaintiffs Employment Lawyers Association/Cabal

Member

1995 - Present

California Employment Lawyers Association

member

1992 - Present

Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Callahan v. Marriott Marquis Hotel, et al.

jury awarded $20 million, $5 million in emotional distress and $15 in punitive damages

Caldwell v. Home Consignment Center

jury awarded $1.35 million to Plaintiff

Baratta v. Oracle Corp. (2000 SF Superior Court)

jury awarded $3.2 million

Walia v. Aetna Inc. (1999 SF Superior Court)

jury awarded more than $1 million, including punitive damages

Boyd v. Crowley-Maritime (1997 SF Superior Court)

court awarded damages to plaintiff

Holden v. Canadian Consulate (9th Cir. 1996) 92 F.3d 918

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal ruled that the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act did not prevent her from pursuing her claim.

Le v. Applied Biosystems (N.D. Cal. 1995) 886 F.Supp. 717

employee proceeded on his claims

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Education

1989

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Yale University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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