Oakland, CA Employment Lawyers

I am so thankful to have found Jeannette! She is thorough, communicative and knowledgeable. I sincerely appreciate how much time and effort her and her team have put in my case. I have worked with other law firms and attorneys and can honestly say Jeannette…

Jeannette worked with me for almost three years to resolve my wrongful termination/gender discrimination case. She was always very clear, providing technical guidance and strategic advice to navigate numerous depositions, review of documentation, and options for moving forward at each stage of the case. I…

I have always heard that when you retain an attorney; the worry of them not caring with the same passion as their client, can ruin a person's chances of gaining peace from the hardship they endured. But this is not the case with this attorney!…

Jeanette was so helpful, she put my mind at ease, and kept me updated. She's very knowledgeable and reasonable. I highly recommend her services!

If you have an employment issue, do not think twice about calling Jeannette Vaccaro. She is outstanding and will work tirelessly for you, as she did for me. Jeannette is thorough and knowledgeable, and at the same time, is kind, understanding and compassionate. She helped…

I can't say enough good things about my experiences over several months working with Jeannette Vaccaro and her team. She is extremely bright, knowledgeable, compassionate, and truly listens to her clients, working WITH them, and not just FOR them. Ms. Vaccaro sets clear expectations and…

Jeannette helped me with a recent employment issue and was absolutely amazing to work with. Not only did she take my case that required a very short turnaround time, she did so with amazing precision and care. Every single step of the way, I felt…

I was put in touch with Jeannette by a family friend who recommended I pursue my previous employer for unpaid wages. I was unsure what to expect as I had never been in a situation to want/need legal counsel. The first time I spoke with…

Jeannette's reviews are all accurate! She is an exceptional discrimination attorney. I found myself feeling very lost and overwhelmed around this time last year. Her knowledge and passion for her clients go unmatched. I've met people that have worked with discrimination attorneys and they were…

I hired Jeannette as my attorney on a complex and ambiguous case. I was being retaliated against in my former company. Jeannette was really incredible from the very beginning. Most lawyers want straightforward cases they can apply the letter of law and have a clear…

I would highly recommend Jeannette to anyone who needs an employment law attorney.  Jeannette represented me on disability discrimination and unlawful termination case and she was fantastic.  She laid out everything upfront for me - she explained in great detail the steps we would be…

Jeannette is brilliant and is the right person to have on your team. In seeking legal counsel, I found her to be very accessible, empathetic and incredibly passionate about employee rights. She is an expert in employment law and the right person to go to…

Jeannette was fantastic to work with from beginning to end. She knew what information to ask for, what questions to ask about what I provided, and what to dig for that I never would have thought of on my own. She kept me up to…

I was referred to Jeannette as the attorney I talked to said she was the best at severance negotiation. They were not joking. I've worked with other attorneys before and she is the best and nicest person I've dealt with. She knows exactly what she…

I brought Jeanette my case and she immediately made me feel that she was the right person for me to get my issue solved. Straight through, smart, fast, and efficient. We made a good team and whereas I feel she is a great attorney for…

When you're faced with a national corporation's team of lawyers, Jeannette Vaccaro has the ability and determination to flesh out the facts as they pertain to the law. She was laser focused on the issues and relentless in her pursuit of justice for my case.…

Attorney Vaccaro helped me with my maternity discrimination case when I was wrongfully terminated from my job. I was offered a very generous severance and was advised by many attorneys whom I consulted with to take it and sign my release. However, Attorney Vaccaro encouraged…

I had been unfairly treated at work. Jeannette helped my case. She is very professional. She gave me a lot of options and advice on how I could approach my complaint. She is very caring and she cares about my stress and anxiety during the…

I reached out to Jeannette because of the unfair treatment I received at work after returning from maternity leave. She was genuinely concerned and raised productive questions to better understand my situation. I was impressed that (unlike other attorneys) she was not intimidated by the…

Jeannette truly cares about her clients. During our initial consultation, she spent an hour evaluating the merits of my case. Most attorneys would normally spend no more than 15 minutes. This personal, hands-on approach was instrumental in the favorable outcome of my case. From start…

Here are times when your voice alone is not enough. Your knowledge is not enough. Jeanette spoke on my behalf.  Jeannette's knowledge helped me obtain what was rightly mine.

Jeannette Vaccaro provided excellent advice and counsel during a trying period of my career. I was wrongfully terminated and my former employer threatened not to pay my severance package nor provide cash payments for my company shares. Jeannette clearly explained my former company never provided…

I hired Jeannette after several professionals referred me to her. She guided me every step of the way until the case was resolved. I am happy with the results. Jeannette is genuine, considerate, and exceptionally competent. I'd hire her again in a heartbeat.

Jeannette was very responsive to every question or concern I had throughout my legal proceedings. She was also personable and caring, not just about the results from the legal action but also about my family and well-being. Not only did I feel like she worked…

Ms. Jeannette Vaccaro is a consummate professional. Her assistance was invaluable as I negotiated tricky waters. She was succinct, listened carefully and advocated brilliantly on my behalf. Never once did I feel she was running up the clock. I've dealt with many attorneys over my…

I had a unique situation, whereby I had a great job offer at another company and although I needed to resign on short notice, I wanted, somehow, to extract an exit settlement from the current employer who was dissatisfied with my work. To make things…

Jeannette is top-notch! I had a very tight turnaround to review some sensitive documentation, and she was able to respond the same day. I contacted her office and personally consulted with me by phone to assess the situation (unlike another office which made me complete…

Jeannette Vaccaro is an excellent, results-oriented employment discrimination attorney. You could not ask for a more aggressive, passionate, and result-oriented lawyer. She is very passionate about her work on behalf of her clients and is all around kick ass. She is very busy so you…

Jeannette is everything that you are looking for in an attorney. She is extremely intelligent, very knowledgeable about the law and is an advocate for you. She is a great listener but knows when to take action. When presented with my case, she quickly accessed…

After Jeannette explained to me, in a super professional and effective way, during our initial phone conversation, I understood that my claim would not be protected by CA laws. I'm really impressed by her efficiency, frankness, and genuineness, as well as kind understanding. If someday…

I spoke with Jeannette to help me approach negotiating the situation following a layoff that was being couched as a termination for a cause but with severance (weird, right?). Jeannette helped me present my situation to my former employer, focusing on those aspects of the…

Ms. Vaccaro was one of two attorneys on my case, which was won with very substantial damages. She excelled in all aspects: planned, researched, argued and cross-examined my case with expertise. In the hearings and in the strategy sessions, she showed dedication and even passion.…

I only had one phone conversation with Jeannette and a few emails exchanged. We ended up deciding not to move forward with my claim because it likely wouldn't be worth the money. I appreciated that she seemed to genuinely listen, care and understand my situation.…

Jeannette was extremely understanding, positive and helpful in my conversations with her. She is definitely one of the best lawyers in the area and she is highly regarded by many of my friends. She is an expert in employment law and severance negotiations and I…

I had the opportunity to work with Jeannette Vaccaro when I was negotiating a departure from my workplace. She used her vast experience to provide me with excellent advice as well as insights into each step along the way. She was able to help me…

I felt extremely well represented by Jeannette. She not only understood the facts of my case well, but she also was able to "walk in my shoes" and comprehend, on an emotional level, the toll that my former workplace had exacted on me.

Jeannette is an excellent attorney and I can’t recommend her enough. She handled my case expertly. She possesses tremendous professionalism, extensive expertise and experience. She’s also a very compassionate person and a joy to work with. Jeannette is an asset to her profession. If you…

Jeannette is a top-notch attorney and I highly recommend her. She assisted me with a very difficult and painful case. She handled it with grace and professionalism and added great value with her extensive expertise and experience. It was also an added bonus that she…

If you've been wronged by an employer, I highly recommend Jeannette Vaccaro. Ms. Vaccaro handled my case with meticulous attention to detail, empathy, and thorough knowledge of my rights under California law. My case was against a startup that misclassified me as an independent worker…