$ 300-350 per hour
About Elisa
Biography
I began practicing law in the defense of employers and their insurance companies. While it was a secure job, there was not much job satisfaction. In 2004, I won a multi-million dollar jury verdict for a former employee of a large tech company who was terminated because she was pregnant and took pregnancy leave. I learned that the job satisfaction came from helping people help themselves, and from obtaining justice for wronged employees. In 2005, I formed the Ungerman Law Firm to continue to do just that.
I am now committed to assisting employees who were or may have been treated illegally by their employer. This may range from providing counsel and advice on emplyment contracts and severence agreements, to filing lawsuits and proceeding to trial, depending on the needs and goals of each client. I help clients overcome wage theft by employers who avoid paying minimum wage, or overtime. Additionally, I do assist employers with employment policies and practices to avoid wrongdoing in the first place.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Wrongful Termination
30%
35 years
Discrimination
20%
36 years
Employment and Labor
20%
36 years
Sexual Harassment
20%
34 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
40%-40%
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 35 years
State: California
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Ungerman Law Office
331 J Street Ste 200, Sacramento, CA, 95843
Law Offices of Elisa W. Ungerman
331 J Street ste 200, Sacramento, CA, 95814
Law Offices of Elisa W. Ungerman
331 J St Ste 200, Sacramento, CA, 95814
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Elisa W. Ungerman's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Character & Conduct
Posted by Elizabeth | May 01, 2014 | Employment & Labor
Excellent Attorney!!!
“Exceptional!!! The average person in need of legal advice will most likely understand how stressful it is to try to find the right attorney for your situation. Often, at this stage, you feel very vulnerable and susceptible and reaching out to a stranger can be difficult. From the moment that I spoke...
Posted by John | July 27, 2012
Honest, Practical, Grounded and Solution Oriented
Elisa Ungerman is an honest, practical, grounded and solution-oriented attorney. She is a good listener and a quick study, She is deeply knowledgeable about her practice areas, adept at legal strategy, open in discussing a client's options and skilled in negotiation. Her plain speaking, street sa...
Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2009
Highly recommended
Elisa is a hardworking and delicated lawyer. If you need a lawyer to go to bat for you, count on Elisa!!! I hope I wouldn't be in another situation where I would need Elisa's legal service, but if I do, she would be the first one I call.
Posted by anonymous | September 03, 2009 | Employment & Labor
Outstanding Employment Lawyer!!!
Are you looking for a knowledgeable employment law attorney? Ms. Elisa Ungerman is the BEST!! I did extensive research to find an attorney, and came across an Avvo review that said she had saved a previous client’s severance, so I contacted her. From my first meeting I was extremely impressed. My...
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"Ms. Ungerman is a leading authority in the area of employment law and our firm recommends her with no hesitation for anyone with an employment law issue."
"Ms. Ungerman is a top notch employment attorney with a flawless reputation and incredible talent. Not only is she my first choice for employer lawyers in the Sacramento area, she is someone I would readily retain myself if the need should arise."
"I have known Ms. Ungerman for several years, and have had many discussions with her about complex legal issues. In my experience, she is smart, well-informed, and knows the law well. She would be a great advocate to have on your side."
"Ms. Ungerman has demonstrated her expertise in employment and labor law through her answers to questions posted on Avvo."
"I have known Elisa for a number of years both through her reputation in the community and as a member of Capital City Trial Lawyers Association. Elisa is well respected, hard working and an excellent attorney. I believe Elisa is one of the best employment lawyers in the state and highly recommend her."
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Experience
Honors
2004
BV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1976
Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Beta Kappa Society
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Principal, Ungerman Law Firm
2002 - 2005
Associate, Anwyl, Scoffield & Stepp
1990 - 2002
Associate, Porter, Scott, Weiberg & Delehant, A Professional Corporation
Associations
2013 - Present
Sacramento County Bar AssociationLabor and Employment Section Board Member
2013 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
2006 - Present
Capital City Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2005 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2005 - Present
State Bar of California, Solo and Small Firm SectionMember
1990 - Present
Sacramento County Bar AssociationBench Bar Reception Committee
1990 - Present
State Bar of California Employment and Labor Law SectionMember
2014 - 2015
Sacramento County Bar Employment and Labor Law SectionVice President
Sample of Legal Cases
Stone v. County of Lassen
$350,000 settlement
Confidential
six figure confidential settlement
Confidential
Very positive for the client
Confidential
six figure confidential settlement
Wrysinski v. Agilent
Won case for client - $6.1 million
Education
1990
University of Puget Sound School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor - cum laude
1976
Washington State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts - cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2005
Lorman Seminar on FMLA leave
The Ins and Outs of FMLA/CFRA Leave
2004
Lohrman Seminar on FMLA Leave
The Ins and Outs of FMLA/CFRA Leave
2004
CPA's Annual convention
The plaintiff's perspective when suing an employer
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can my boss tell me whatvI can and cannot talk about with coworkers?
01 Oct 2014
Q&A
Can my employer change the vacation policy and enforce retroactively as in pay out the accrued vacation and start over?
01 Oct 2014
Q&A
Our dental office staff works 7-8 hr days. How much unpaid meal and paid rest breaks am I required to give them each day?
01 Oct 2014