Phillip Joseph Griego

Phillip Joseph Griego

4.9
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 48 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Contracts & Agreements, Litigation

95 South Market Street Suite 520, San Jose, CA

About Phillip

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 40%

49 years | 8,125 cases

40%
Contracts and Agreements 30%

We represent all types of employees whose rights have been violated and employers accused of violating the law.

49 years | 8,152 cases

30%
Litigation 30%

When an employment law problem does occur, we use negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation to achieve a just and cost-effective solution.

49 years | 4,100 cases

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-550 per hour

Contingency

25%-45%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 48 years

State: California

Acquired: 1977

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Phillip J. Griego and Associates

95 South Market Street Suite 520, San Jose, CA, 95113

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Phillip Joseph Griego's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | State, Local And Municipal Law

Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2015 | State, Local And Municipal Law

Review of Griego & Associates

Met with Phil Griego on a Friday afternoon, spent 1.5 hours discussing personnel issues, and gained confidence that he would represent my firm very well. By the following Monday, he had reviewed relevant documents, recommending changes to several to meet California requirements. Comments were on ta...rget and no time was wasted.

Phillip Griego

Replied last March 26, 2015

This testimonial or endorsement does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter.

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Phillip Joseph Griego's Lawyer Endorsements

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Karim Arzadi

Litigation lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Greigo's contributions here are very insightful and his endorsements demonstrate clearly that he has earned the respect of his peers. I endorse him."

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Brian Hawes

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred cases to Mr. Griego for several years and will continue to do so. I would recommend Mr. Griego for your employment matter."

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Robert Kopelson

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ive known Phil for a long time, and have felt secure in referring clients to him. Knowledgeable and experienced."

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Michael Quinlivan

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Griego is very knowledgeable and I have used his services to educate clients in the labor field. I have also referred cases to him with outstanding results."

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Paul Vanderwalde

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Phil as a Labor and Employment attorney. He is knowledgeable, experienced, down to earth and easy to talk to."

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Marc Shea

Litigation lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Griego is an experienced, level-headed, and practical attorney, who represents his client's interests zealously and with integrity. I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Robert Nuddleman

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked for Phil Griego for 9 years. He is an extremely intelligent attorney that fights hard for his clients. He diligently works with his clients and uses his knowledge and skill to ensure the highest quality service for his clients. I am happy to have learned so much from him."

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Robert Perez

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Phil is an excellent attorney with solid credentials and experience. He is resourceful, creative, and relentless in his advocacy. I've known him for over 30 years and have the highest regards for his ethics and his professionalism. "

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Appreciation for 20 years of service, Blue & Gold Committee, Exchange Club of San Jose, California

Work Experience

1978 - Present

Principal, Phillip J. Griego & Associates

1977 - 1978

Associate Attorney, Christopher Schaller & Associates

Associations

2000 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

1987 - Present

California Employment Lawyers Association

Member

1978 - Present

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1978 - Present

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Member

1978 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1978 - Present

Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1978 - Present

Silicon Valley Employment Lawyers Association.

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Seamans v. Structural Dynamics Research Corp.

Judgment for the plaintiff for unpaid commissions, interest, attorneys fees and costs. Sustained on appeal to the 9th Curcuit.

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Education

1977

Santa Clara University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

California State University, San Jose State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Managing Employees In A Complex World

Labor and Employment

2014

Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce

10 Honest Mistakes Employers Make

2014

Managing Employees In A Complex World

Labor and Employment

2013

Managing Employees In A Complex World

Labor and Employment

2013

Managing Employees In A Complex World

Labor and Employment

2012

Senior Corps of Retired Executives

Managing Employees In A Complex World

2012

Managing Employees In A Complex World

Labor and Employment

2008

"10 Honest Mistakes Employers Make"

Labor and Employment Law

1999

"Legal Update: Employee Terminations Without Litigation in California"

Labor and Employment Law

1998

"Wage and Hour Law, 1998 Update for California Employers"

Labor and Employment Law

1992

"Looking Inward: A Guide to Eliminating Bias in The Law Office"

Labor and Employment Law

Publications

2015

Alameda County Bar Association Labor and Employment Section 2015 Newsletter Sick Leave for All California Employees

2004

Amicus Brief for Clairmont Institute Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence for United States Supreme Court Elk Grove Unified School District vs Michael Newdow

2000

Amicus Brief for Clairmont Institute, Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence for New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division Boy Scouts of America and Monmouth Councel vs James Dale

1988

Santa Clara Computer and High Technology Law Journal, Volume 4, “Do Mandatory Drug Tests Invade An Employee’s Privacy?”

1987

In Brief, Santa Clara County Bar Association newsletter Do Mandatory Drug Tests Invade An Employee's Privacy?

1983

Santa Clara County Business Journal Can Employers Offset Against An Employee's Final Check

Languages

English

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