$ 75-200 per hour
About Matthew
Biography
[Note: Office not accepting new clients as of April 2011] This office emphasizes labor and employment law but handles all types of litigation in the Bay Area for plaintiffs as well as some small businesses. Our goal is simple: to provide efficient and competent representation. We also draft contracts and assist businesses in resolving contract and employment disputes.
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Discrimination
20%
24 years
Litigation
20%
24 years
Wrongful Termination
20%
24 years
Sexual Harassment
15%
24 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-40%
Pro bono
10 %
Payment Methods
- Check
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Licensed in California for 23 years
State: California
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 22 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
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Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008
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Mr. Rafat is very professional and helpful, he is the type of lawyer who knows his subjects and strikes to help his clients. HIghly recommended.
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"I am very glad I met Matthew while attending law school. I have been happy to refer potential clients to him in his areas of expertise because he is a personable, knowledgeable, and a caring lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2005
Barrister's Leadership Training Program,
Work Experience
2004 - 2011
Attorney, Law Office of Matthew Rafat
2003 - 2004
Attorney, The Ellahie Law Firm
Associations
2004 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
2002 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2004 - 2011
Santa Clara County Consumer Affairs CommissionChairman
2003 - 2006
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
2002 - 2011
Santa Clara County Bar AssociationMember
Education
N/A
Santa Clara Univ SOL
N/A
Univ of California Davis
Speaking Engagements
2005
Know Your Rights Workshop: A Panel on Government Surveillance, Immigration, and Discrimination
Discrimination and Civil Rights
Publications
2006
American Bar Association publication
Case Updates
2006
Legalines 2006 Areeda Antitrust Contributing Author
Legalines
2005
ABA Winter FLSA Subcommittee Contrib. Author
Jurisdiction, Case Updates
2004
ABA Winter FLSA Subcommittee Contrib. Author
Hot Goods, Recordkeeping Case Updates