Frank Joseph Perretta

Frank Joseph Perretta

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 39 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Business, Real Estate

50 W. San Fernando Street, Suite 1300, San Jose, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 39 years

State: California

Acquired: 1986

Active

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Location

Miller, Morton, Caillat & Nevis LLP

50 W. San Fernando Street, Suite 1300, San Jose, CA, 95113

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Frank Joseph Perretta's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
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Posted by Alexander | June 25, 2015

Introductory meeting

I approached Frank with questions related to the executive retention package. There were complicated questions about SERP, change of control and other. Frank invited me to the introductory meeting and answered all my questions right away. HE and his associate studied my paperwork and were very profic...ient in their responses. I really enjoyed working with Frank and his team and would come back when needed.

Posted by Terry | June 22, 2015

VIP

Frank has a great personality, after talking to him for 5 minutes you feel like you have known him all your life. He helped me through a very stressful time in my life, with a great result. I could not ask for more from any lawyer. No one wants to need the services of an attorney, but if you do, I wo...uld call Frank Perretta in a heartbeat. I feel like I found a great attorney, and a new friend. Terry

Posted by Jeff | February 16, 2015

Great first experience seeking legal council

Frank was a pleasure to work with. I had some questions regarding resolving a clawback provision in my employment contract and he was able to meet with me on short notice and answer my questions clearly and quickly. When a complication arose several days later, he again met with me to help me unders...tand my options and obligations. Direct, efficient and to-the-point, I felt that he valued my time and was very knowledgeable about the issues raised.

Posted by Rafael | January 26, 2015

Car insurance Bad Faith

Mr.Perretta was quick and concise with his advice. He was also fair in showing interests of all parties and made me feel at ease with my situation. His professional manner, his get it done approach and his prompt and caring follow ups are what make him and his practice shine.

Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2014

World class attorney

Frank Perretta is one of the best attorney's I have worked with in 20 years of managing legal issues for corporations. Frank brings a strong combination of expertise, advocacy and strategy to bear on the issues and transactions that we have worked through together. He comes with my highest level of... professional recommendation and he continues to be our "go-to" attorney for all Real Estate and Litigation Matters.

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Frank Joseph Perretta's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Lonich

Business lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Frank Perretta for legal service. He is very client-oriented--responsive, efficient, reliable."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Frank. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Kathleen Williams

Unknown lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Frank is an excellent and highly ethical lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review, Martindale-Hubble

2015

AV Preeminent Rating 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review, Martindale-Hubble

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review, Martindal-Hubble

2013

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

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rating, Martindal-Hubble

2011

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubble

2010

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

Super Lawyer, San Francisco Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine

2005

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Top Lawyer, Bay Area Magazine

2005

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2004

California Super Lawyer, San Francisco Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine

2004

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2004

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2003

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2002

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2001

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

1983

Cum Laude graduate in Economics, University of California

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Partner, Miller, Morton, Caillat & Nevis, LLP

2009 - 2010

Special Counsel, Miller, Morton, Caillat & Nevis, LLP

1999 - 2008

Partner, Clapp, Moroney, Bellagamba & Vucinich, P.C.

1991 - 1999

Partner, Clapp Moroney Bellagamba, Davis & Vucinich, P.C.

1986 - 1991

Associate, Clapp Moroney Bellagamba, Davis & Vucinich, P.C.

Associations

2014 - Present

Defense Research Institute

Member

2011 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

Santa Clara County Bar Association, Litigation and Labor and Employment Law Sections

Member

1986 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1986 - Present

US District Court, Northern California

Member

2008 - 2011

BOMA

Member

2008 - 2012

California Apartment Association

Member

1991 - 2008

Contra Costa County Bar Association, Litigation Section

Member

1986 - 2008

Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada

Member

1982 - 1983

Economic Honor Society

President

Education

1986

Santa Clara University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

University of California - Davis

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1999

Seminar

Defending Construction Defect Claims

1995

Seminar

Defending Labor and Employment lawsuits

1993

Continuing Education

Landslides and Earth Movement

1991

Seminar

Spoliation of Evidence

1991

Continuing Education

Personal Injury Litigation

Publications

2016

The Registry Update to California's Prevailing Wage Laws: AB219 Fixes the Loophole for Ready-Mixed Concrete Drivers,

2014

Corporate Counsel Magazine Retaining Key Employees Post IPO or M&A

2014

Portfolio Media (Law360) How to Use A Sanctions Motion to Win Your Case

2014

Portfolio Media (Law360) How to Use a Sanctions Motion to Win Your Case

Languages

English

Activity

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