$ 250-500 per hour
Mary-Alice Coleman
About Mary-Alice
Biography
Mary-Alice Coleman received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Davis, School of Law in 1980. She also is an honors graduate with bachelor of arts and Master of Public Administration degrees from California State University, Chico. After practicing law in the public sector for over 20 years, Mary-Alice founded the Law Office of Mary-Alice Coleman in 2003.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Wrongful Termination
40%
23 years
Discrimination
20%
23 years
Sexual Harassment
20%
23 years
Employment and Labor
10%
23 years | 200 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 44 years
State: California
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Mary-Alice Coleman
1109 Kennedy Place, Suite 2, Davis, CA, 95616
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Posted by H | March 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
An attorney committed to integrity
Mary Alice Coleman is capable, honest, and very intelligent. When I met Ms. Coleman, I didn’t know how to prove what was going wrong at my place of employment. I needed the best legal advice available, and her knowledge and experience brought me to justice. I did not wish to go to court, but felt tha...
Posted by anonymous | September 07, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
Highly recommended
Mary Alice Coleman took my employment/wrongful discharge case. I was a mess, and she calmly dealt with me and resolved the matter in a timely and satisfactory way. More important was how she treated me as a client: respectful, responsive, and caring!
Posted by Carolyn | May 28, 2014
My experience with Mary-Alice Coleman
I appreciate the very client friendly values that Mary Alice provides. She is thorough in all she does and before taking any action clearly thinks through all ramifications. This was my first time working with an attorney and I had an excellent experience.
Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2012 | Employment & Labor
Assistance and Help
Mary-Alice Coleman and her entire team is a wonderful group to work with especially in the worst of times. Each are experts in their field, all personable, and will guide you through the process, recommending best options. Going through a process of job termination and seeking fairness and an exit ...
Posted by anonymous | December 07, 2011 | Employment & Labor
An powerful advocate who will positively represent your interests
MAC is an extremely effective negotiator who aided my way through a difficult employment situation. She adroitly assessed my predicament and charted a course which enabled a quick resolution and met my needs.
Mary-Alice Coleman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. The members of her firm are tough litigators. She is an excellent attorney, particularly in the area of public employment. She is hard working and very ethical."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Mary-Alice Coleman, a tireless, skillful, and zealous advocate for California workers. I worked with Mary-Alice on a termination case recently and she won the employee, a sheriff sergeant, full reinstatement with back pay and benefits making him whole and clearing his good name. This fantastic outcome was just another day at the office for Mary-Alice."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is wonderful."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mary-Alice Coleman is one of the great minds in employment law. Her passion for excellence is reflected in her jury verdicts. And her passion for making California and the lives of its working families better is reflected in her tireless efforts to promote legislative change that will improve the lives of working people in this State."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mary-Alice for several years. She is a fearless, tough fighter in the courtroom. Clients are lucky to have her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Great advocate for employee rights in the workplace."
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Scot Bernstein
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Calvin Chang
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Experience
Honors
2011
Top 2011 Employment Lawyer, LA Daily Journal
2011
Super Lawyer, San Francisco Magazine Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Mary-Alice Coleman
1985 - 2002
Counsel, Department of Consumer Affairs, Sacramento, CA
1983 - 1985
Attorney/Special Assistant to Court Administrator, Sacramento County Municipal Court District
1980 - 1982
Attorney, National Center for State Courts
Associations
Yolo County Bar Association
Member
State Bar of California
Member
California Employment Lawyers Association
Member
California Employment Lawyers Association
Legislative Advocate
National Employment Lawyers Association
Member
National Employment Lawyers Association
Legislative Advocate
California State Bar Public Law Section
Member
Sacramento Women Lawyers Association
Member
California State Bar Labor and Employment Section
Member
Sacramento County Bar Association
Member
Sacramento County Bar Labor and Employment Law Section
Member
Sacramento County Bar Association Law Section
Member
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Verdict for Woman fired as school Director
$1.8 Million Verdict
Education
1980
University of California at Davis School of Law
Juris Doctorate
N/A
California State University, Chico
MA - Masters
N/A
California State University, Chico
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
CPER
Due Process for Public Employees
2010
CELA Annual Conference
Defeating Anti-SLAPP Motions
N/A
High School Civil Education and Outreach Program
Operation Protect and Defend
Publications
N/A
Pepperdine Law Review
Implementation of California's Dispute Resolutions Act
N/A
Sacramento County Bar Association
California's Community Dispute Resolution Program: An Interim Report
N/A
Abbey Press
Justice in the Balance: 2020 (Contributor)
N/A
California Center for Judicial Education and Research
Small Claims Court and Consumer Law (Consultant and Contributor)
N/A
Department of Consumer Affairs
Using the Small Claims Court - A Handbook for Plaintiffs and Defendants (Co-Author)
N/A
Department of Consumer Affairs
Resolving Common Consumer Disputes: Sourcebook for Small Claims Court Judicial Officers
N/A
Department of Consumer Affairs
Small Claims Court - Plaintiffs
N/A
Department of Consumer Affairs
Small Claims Court - Defendant
N/A
Northern California Institute of Local Government
Your Town: A guide to Leadership in Small Rural Communities
N/A
Riverside County Bar Bulletin
Dispute Resolution Options - California's Challenge for the 1990's
Languages
Spanish
Hebrew
Activity
Legal Guides