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Nicholas C. Lansdown
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Biography
My practice focuses on fighting for employees' rights in cases against employers who have violated the law. Specifically, I welcome cases in the following areas:
- unpaid wages and/or minimum wages, overtime, and meal and/or rest breaks
- unpaid bonuses and stock option plans
- discrimination
- misclassification as an independent contractor
- sexual harassment
- FMLA/CFRA
- wrongful termination
- whistleblower retaliation
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
40%
10 years
Discrimination
30%
10 years
Sexual Harassment
15%
10 years
Wrongful Termination
15%
10 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 9 years
State: California
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Location
Lansdown Law
2999 Douglas Blvd, Ste. 180, Roseville, CA, 95661
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Posted by Linda | May 25, 2017 | Contracts & Agreements
Great lawyer and firm - highly recommend!
I spoke with Nick about some questions regarding my full time employment contract and clauses that might impact my side projects. Nick was extremely knowledgeable and friendly, and helped navigate the contract and figure out next steps. He also followed up to check up and see if there were any other ...
Nicholas C. Lansdown's Lawyer Endorsements
"I proudly endorse this lawyer. Nicholas Lansdown is a caring and brilliant practitioner. I’ve known him for half a decade and always find his legal analysis well-reasoned, compelling, and sound. I recommend potential clients to him with ease, knowing that they are in good hands. He knows employment law and how to get great results for his clients!"
"I've worked with Nick on a number of matters. Clients usually don't see it because they often only see the finished product of his representation, but Nick puts in an incredible amount of time and thought into positioning his clients for the best results. This start from the very first time he meets with the client through the end of his representation. It's a critical skill that many plaintiff's attorneys discard because of the time it takes, but something Nick has made a central part of his lawyering for clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Nicholas is a great colleague and a knowledgeable attorney with a friendly personality and a client focus."
"I endorse this lawyer because he is very knowledgeable and communicates well with clients."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Rising Star Employment & Labor Attorney, SuperLawyers
2018
Rising Star, American Institute of Legal Advocates
2018
Top 40 Under 40, American Academy of Attorneys
2015
Forensic Evidence Seminar CALI Award - Top Grade in Class, University of California, Hastings College of the Law
2014
Best Brief, Honorable Mention, University of California, Hastings College of the Law
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Sole Proprietor, Lansdown Law
2016 - 2017
Clerk / Associate, Hoyer & Hicks
2015 - 2015
Summer Associate, Miller, Morton, Caillat & Nevis, LLP
2014 - 2014
Summer Associate, Schinner & Shain, LLP
Associations
2017 - Present
San Francisco Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Bay Area Legal IncubatorMember
2017 - Present
Alameda County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Pinzons v. iThinkEvents LLC
Resolved - Private
Education
2016
UC Hastings COL
JD - Juris Doctor
2012
San Diego State Univ
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2017
UC Hastings 2017 Bar Prep Panel
How to Prepare Yourself For The California Bar
Publications
2017
Legal Aid at Work
Workplace Raids; Employers Rights and Responsibilities
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
My nail tech got fired after 5 years because she wouldn't sign a contract the owner created that is illegal.
24 Jul 2017
Q&A
Can I use text messages as proof in edd appeal?
17 May 2017
Q&A
Is it illegal for your company to post your job position if the position is not yet available?
17 May 2017