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Nora Linda Rousso

also known as Nora Rousso

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 35 years

Employment and labor Lawyer Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Sexual Harassment, Litigation ... +2 more

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Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 30%

We specialize in: Wage claims; Overtime claims; Missed meal & rest breaks; Claims for improper work classification, e.g. paid as independent contractor instead of as an employee, or classified as exempt instead of hourly; Reimbursement of expenses such as mileage.

30 years

30%
Sexual Harassment 30%

FEHA claims, negotiation of severance agreements, investigations

30 years

30%
Litigation 20%

In over 20 years of practice and countless trials, arbitrations and Labor Commission hearings, I have only lost 2 cases. My best trial skill is cross-examination.

30 years

20%
Business 10%

Business formation, employment handbooks

10%
Mediation 10%

Certified Mediation Specialist. I am most qualified to mediate employment cases, family law cases and business cases.

15 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 35 years

State: California

Acquired: 1990

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Nora Linda Rousso's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Helping me to make a decision from a place of knowledge

I was presented with an agreement that needed to be reviewed and signed in a very short time. Nora was able to both reassure me that we could meet the deadline and then deliver on that. I was able to sign the agreement with the knowledge of exactly what each clause meant and make the appropriat...e edits. I will definitely use her expertise again

Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Excellent advice

I hired Nora to help me review and negotiate an agreement with my employer that needed some changes. Despite working on a flat fee arrangement, Nora was very thorough and went above and beyond the call of duty to be sure that all my concerns about an agreement were addressed thoroughly. She went we...ll beyond the expected amount of time involved and even took calls from abroad on her vacation during the process, without charging me any additional time. In additional to being very knowledgeable, she is an excellent communicator and was very helpful with putting things in an appropriate perspective. She was quite willing to share her advice, which was insightful, reasonable, and grounded, and she clearly had my best interests in mind. I would recommend her very highly.

Posted by anonymous | November 07, 2016

The best of the best

Nora is kind, compassionate, and brilliant. Exactly the kind of person you need by your side during a difficult time.

Posted by Ashley S. | November 07, 2016 | Employment & Labor

They actually care

I'd definitely recommend them to anyone going through a labor dispute. I've been very cautious about going to a lawyer because I've heard many horror stories and don't have much money to spend. These two are wonderful! They walked me through my options even though my case wasn't going to be lucrati...ve for them. They spent the time to really understand my situation and listen to my concerns which I really appreciate!

Posted by Gideon | August 05, 2016

Stellar Services

Nora is both personable and knowledgeable. She has a keen grasp of the subject matter and explains the technicalities of the law in very clear terms. She is generous with her time. I trust her advice and count on her sound judgement. Nora is committed to her clients an passionate about her work and o...ne cannot ask for more than that.

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Nora Linda Rousso's Lawyer Endorsements

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Drew Lewis

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I was on the other side of a case in which Nora and her partner John represented the employer. Nora and I almost never agreed during the nearly 18-month long case. Throughout the case she was fiercely advocated for her client. In the end, we were able to resolve the matter. I know Nora played a big role in helping the parties come together."

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Ruchita Sethi

Family lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Nora is extremely dedicated, compassionate and has a conscientious approach towards her clients. She is detail oriented and very easy to work with. I highly recommend Nora Rousso."

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Jonathan Jackel

Litigation lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I decided that Nora and I should be partners after our first trial together, a wage and hour case. Her trial skills are phenomenal. I can say with 100% conviction that she is better at cross-examination than anyone I have ever seen. She engages a jury and earns their respect. Her writing is impeccable. She is fast on her feet. Most of all, she never quits until she gets what she wants for her client"

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Suzanne Mulkern

Mediation lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Nora is insightful and engaging. I have worked with her in collaborative-mediation for family law matters. She is effective in helping the parties clearly identify their most important issues and develop pathways to resolving disputes."

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Drew Lewis

Employment and labor lawyer

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Pasquale Martire

Real estate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

1986

American Jurisprudence Award, Legal Research & Writing, Thomson West Publishing

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Partner, Rousso & Jackel, Attorneys

1990 - 2000

Associate, McManis Faulkner & Morgan

Associations

1991 - Present

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Jane Doe vs. Dental Surgeons (Confidential Settlement)

Settled on eve of arbitration

Epicor vs. Mac Cal Inc.

Mac Cal prevailed on all claims and Epicor agreed to pay Mac Cal's attorney's fees

Campa vs. Rapid Plumbing, Inc.

Jury verdict on liability led to $1 million + settlement

Farhangui vs. Bay Area Surgical Group, Inc.

Defense verdict reached in less than one day on all claims.

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Education

1990

Golden Gate University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

University of California, Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Santa Clara County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education

The Art of Deposition

Publications

2015

Languages

English

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