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Daniel Velton
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Biography
Daniel Velton began his legal career with the largest labor and employment law firm in the world. Using that experience, he brings valuable knowledge and perspective to his current practice, in which he exclusively represents employees in high-stakes individual and class action employment matters, including cases of unlawful discrimination, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, illegal pay practices and whistleblower retaliation.
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
40%-40%
Payment Methods
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Licensed in California for 16 years
State: California
Acquired: 2009
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Location
Law Offices of Daniel Velton
1261 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 208, San Jose, CA, 95125
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Daniel Velton's Reviews
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Posted by Asia | July 06, 2014 | Litigation
Best Legal Representation Ever!
Velton Zegelman is an excellent law firm and I highly recommend them to anyone needing the best of the best. They had great communication with me throughout my case, explained the process clearly, and made litigation as easy as possible. I appreciate all they have done for me and feel very fortunate ...
Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2014 | Wrongful Termination
Legal Savvy & Genuinely Helpful
I had a wrongful termination case and contacted Daniel through avvo.com He responded quickly and assisted me in crafting an Appeal Letter that was direct and compelling. My employment was reinstated and Daniel's legal savvy and wit was instrumental in the success of my appeal. I would strongly reco...
Posted by Tom | January 30, 2013 | Employment & Labor
Employment case handled skillfully and efficiently
I selected Dan to handle my employment case after interviewing several experienced employment and labor attorneys. Dan is sharp, thoughtful and effective. He uses his extensive knowledge to ask focused questions and quickly get to what matters. When he determines that you have a case, he is bullis...
Posted by Mark | January 22, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Client Review for Daniel Velton
Dan has got to be one of the best lawyers I have worked with. His attention to detail and communication to me about where my case is and where it is going was wonderful. I highly recommend Daniel and will use him again in the future.
Daniel Velton's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dan is an excellent labor and employment attorney. His focus is on the strengths of his clients' case and weakness in his opponent to receive the best result. His knowledge of legal trends and recent cases helps bolster these great results."
"Dan is a great labor and employment lawyer who always watches out for the interests of his clients. I have worked with Dan before and look forward to working with him again."
"Dan Velton is a knowledgeable, skilled and aggressive litigator. He is creative and thinks outside the box. I endorse Mr. Velton."
"I endorse this lawyer. His clients love him because he's personable and smart."
"I have referred clients to Dan, and wouldn't hesitate to do so again in the future. Dan is an excellent lawyer that truly cares about his clients, and is able to translate that knowledge and care into results. I absolutely endorse this attorney."
"Daniel is a skilled and ethical professional, and is dedicated to protecting employees' rights. Daniel has unique and valuable expertise in class actions on behalf of workers. I refer clients to Daniel with the confidence that they will get outstanding legal service."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Daniel is a thoughtful and supportive member of the legal community. I would feel very confident with him as my advocate."
"I endorse this lawyer. Daniel is smart and on it."
"Mr. Velton is a seasoned employment law attorney. I had the pleasure of meeting him through one of his numerous volunteer organizations. I have also worked with him on a concurrent employment matter, and found him to be dependable, professional, and highly knowledgeable. I recommend Mr. Velton to anyone seeking an employment litigator, especially involving complex federal and California claims and class action cases."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer as I worked with him on a matter. He was very professional, researched issues well, and focused on the big picture. Dan is a good, honest attorney."
"Dan is a very thoughtful attorney, with deep expertise in employment law. He has a high-integrity plaintiff-representation practice. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dan is a very knowledgeable lawyer in the area of employment and labor law. He knows the current trends in the law and uses them to get his clients the best results possible and to protect their rights. I recommend him highly. Jeff Janoff"
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Experience
Honors
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
High Tech Law Certificate, Intellectual Property, Santa Clara University School of Law
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Partner, Velton Zegelman
2009 - 2011
Attorney, Littler Mendelson
2008 - 2009
Law Clerk, Littler Mendelson
2008 - 2008
Summer Associate, Littler Mendelson
Associations
2012 - Present
San Francisco Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Legal Aid Society - Workers' Rights ClinicVolunteer Supervising Attorney
2011 - Present
Santa Clara County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Executive CommitteeExecutive Committee Member
2009 - Present
State Bar of California, Labor and Employment Law SectionMember
2009 - Present
Santa Clara County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Eastern European Bar AssociationFounding Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Confidential Settlements
Confidential Settlements
Education
2009
Santa Clara University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
University of California - Berkeley
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
HR in California
Electronic Data Retention & Social Networking
2010
Global Employer
A Day in the Life: Issues Facing HR Managers in Eastern Europe
Publications
2009
BusinessWeek
Advice for Small Employers
Languages
Russian
English
Spanish
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I am being accussed of a HIPAA violation, which is a form of sham peer review. How can I find out my rights & how to fight this?
11 Aug 2012
Q&A
Job Discrimination - layed off for "position elimination". the position has since been filled internally...do i have a case?
16 May 2012
Q&A
Can a private employer retaliate against an employee for "bad-mouthing" his/her supervisor on facebook?
11 May 2012