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Shelley Glen Bryant

Shelley Glen Bryant

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 23 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Sacramento, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, Wrongful Termination

770 L Street, Suite 950, Sacramento, CA

About Shelley

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

35%-45%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

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770 L Street, Suite 950, Sacramento, CA, 95814

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Shelley Glen Bryant's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

51 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 21 reviews | Employment & Labor

Posted by Esmeralda | September 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Best in town highly recommend!

Shelley responded to my inquiry right away. He helped me stand up to my former employer and answered all my questions, helped me with arbitration, and more. With his help, I was prepared and a lot less nervous. He always stayed in touch with me by email. I was so glad to have a good attorney on my... side.

Posted by Eugen | June 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Review

Shelley responded to me without delay. He always told me what to expect and I appreciated that. He listened to me vent and answered all of my questions. He is very good about returning calls and email messages. He helped me let my employer know what they did was wrong. This attorney is a good one!...

Posted by Leslie | February 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

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Shelley responded very quickly to me (within 1 business day) and with confidence, I can say, he listened to me, believed me, and fought for me when I thought I had no voice. He is amazing. He is very good about returning calls and email messages. His office is organized and neat. He helped me get ...a very good settlement that shows my employer was wrong. This attorney is a good one and highly recommend.

Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Outstanding Attorney!!

I was referred to Shelley through a mutual friend, and I am so very grateful to have found him! Shelley was wonderful to work with and made me feel calm, supported and encouraged throughout the case. He was very honest and transparent and helped me managed my expectations. Shelley always took the tim...e to listen to my questions and concerns and helped me understand the legal process/jargon from start to finish. I was ultimately pleased with the outcome in my case and I credit Shelley’s commitment, professionalism and knowledge of employment law. I truly believe that Shelley cares about his clients and will fight for them. This is an attorney that you want on your side!

Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Shelley Bryant

Shelley was incredible. There are not enough stars to rate how amazing he was. He always responded to me and treated me with the utmost respect. He was so caring helping me through one fo the mot difficult times of my life and career. He was always upfront with me and told me what to expect each step... of the way. With Shelley as my attorney, I was able to extend my employment agreement and ensure that all the points that were important, especially to me were included. Shelley’s negotiations of my agreement exceeded my expectations. Without Shelley this would never have been possible! I can not begin to express my gratitude to have him represented me. There is no better person to assist you with your case!

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Shelley Glen Bryant's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Shelley
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Dmitriy Cherepinskiy

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Shelley since law school. I would not hesitate for a second to refer any friend or family member to Shelley."

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Kevin Schwin

Employment and labor lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Shelley Bryant is competent and professional. He has great organizational skills and he is very efficient. I would recommend him to anybody in need of a discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination or labor lawyer."

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Brianne Marriott

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have litigated several matters as opposing counsel to Shelley and I have also worked with him. In both circumstances, he has been a knowledgeable and aggressive labor and employment attorney."

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Michael Smith

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Shelley as a colleague, and as opposing counsel, and as an advocate for a party on matters where I was the neutral. He has been unfailingly prepared, honest, hardworking and insightful in his representation of his clients. A gentleman and a scholar."

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Amanda Whitten

Sexual harassment lawyer

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Kevin Schwin

Employment and labor lawyer

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Dmitriy Cherepinskiy

Administrative law lawyer

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Michael Smith

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2013

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Shelley G. Bryant

2005 - 2011

Shareholder, Smith & Bryant, Inc.

2002 - 2005

Shareholder, Jory Peterson Watkins & Smith

Associations

2009 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

2005 - Present

California Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2005 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2002 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2002 - Present

Fresno County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Joshua v. Calaveras Materials, Inc.

$975,000 recovery

Liggett v. Ruiz Foods

Total recovery of almost $500,000

Kennedy v. PG&E

$1.75 million recovery plus attorney's fees

Bravo v. Bosman Dairy

$1.3 million recovery

Gomez v. Longs Drugs

$550,000 judgment

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Education

2002

University of California at Davis School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Chapman University, Orange, California

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Employment Law Beyond the Basics Privacy and Social Media in the Workplace

2012

E-Discovery: Searching the Virtual File Cabinets Strategic Considerations

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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