Jose Renato Garay

Jose Renato Garay

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 27 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination, Discrimination

99 S Almaden Blvd, #600, San Jose, CA

About Jose

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 27 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2014

Location

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99 S Almaden Blvd, #600, San Jose, CA, 95113

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Jose Renato Garay's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Cassie | June 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Smart and fast

Very helpful and got me what I deserve. Very communicative and gets back to you with an answer fast. Extremely knowledgeable. He only wants the best for you and the case. Will recommend to others.

Posted by anonymous | February 5, 2014

Mr.Garay Cares and is Tenacious

A few years ago I found myself being taken advantage of by a company which I had put my sweat and hard work into for over 10 years. After I went to the top for help, the working conditions seemed to get worse. I was rarely or never given lunch or breaks and I was missing a lot of overtime from my c...heck. I experienced retaliation after I voiced my concerns for a third time. It was not just me, the company also took advantage of other workers. It seemed to be hopeless and I could not leave the job even though I couldn't stand showing up to work. I called Mr.Garay and was relieved to find out that something could be done. Mr.Garay and his staff took immediate action, the harassment stopped, and soon I was wearing the "golden cloak." My fellow employees and I were compensated for our unpaid wages through a class action suit. I also received an enhancement for starting the class action and the company agreed to a pre-negotiated severance and liquidated damages in case the company tried to retaliate. The process of righting our plight was made easier by Mr.Garay, who fought for us with professionalism while all the while being courteous and sensitive to our concerns.

Posted by Scott | February 4, 2014

Garay Gets It Done!

After having successfully handled my case, I’ve referred several friends and colleagues to Mr. Garay. He has come through and gotten their cases settled favorably every time. My reputation, both personal and professional, is very important to me. I won’t make a referral to people I know and work with... unless that company has my complete confidence and trust. Mr. Garay and his associates continuously meet my high standards and expectations in getting the job done, that’s why I will continue to recommend him to my colleagues and associates.

Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2014

Great experience, knowledge and results for employment law

Jose and his firm are great to work with. They have extensive knowledge on employment and labor laws, including those specific to California. Do you feel that something is wrong in the way you are being treated in your company? Are there violations of workplace laws around you? You might not be ...aware of how the smaller companies do not follow all of the applicable laws, especially if you are working for a foreign company where their standards and experiences are very different than the US. If you are in a situation where you need legal insights for negotiating your contract or exit package, contact them for help. They will also follow up with the other party in the agreement for you and remove the pain points from the employee, which is what you want from your legal counsel.

Posted by Hector | January 30, 2014

MR. Garay is fearless in taking on any fourtune 500 company.

Mr. Garay is an extraordinary attorney. Top notch representation. I have referred him to everybody I know for five years now, and will continue to do so. The first time I hired him, all other attorneys told me I had no case against a major .com. Mr Garay represented me and obtained a settlement in th...e six figures. Mr. Garay walked me through a very difficult time in my life and he was always available to answer questions. I has access to his cell and he worked with my schedule. When my case went to litigation, I immediately understood why he is one of the most feared lawyer by the big time defense firms. Thank you Mr. Garay. H. Saldivar

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Jose Renato Garay's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew D'Abusco

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eric Goodman

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jose is an outstanding lawyer with a true passion for the practice of law. His expertise in labor law matters is unsurpassed. Jose is both personable and well respected by colleagues and clients alike. I would refer a legal matter to him without hesitation."

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Frank Sariol

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred Mr. Garay a number of employment related matters. The clients that I have referred find him very accessible and professional. His results are outstanding. The opposition highly respect him for his professionalism and effectiviness. I will continue to endorse him and to refer my clients to his law firm."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2014.

Public reproval with/duties issued in CA, 2014

updated on 10/09/2014

A censure or reprimand issued by the Supreme Court or the State Bar Court that is not a matter of public record unless imposed after the initiation of formal disciplinary proceedings. No period of suspension is imposed. The reproval may be imposed with duties or conditions.

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Owner, Jose Garay, APLC

2000 - 2010

President, Jose Garay

Education

1998

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Stanford University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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