The Law Offices of Paul C. Glusman

Practicing Employment Law for 31 Years.

This lawyer is licensed to practice in California and has no record of discipline from the California bar association.*

Firm Overview

Employment Law, 80%. Overwhelmingly represent plaintiffs in employment cases:
Age Discrimination
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
Compensation and Benefits

Contract Disputes:
Disability Discrimination
Discipline/Suspension
Emotional Distress
Employee Rights
Employment Contracts
Equal Pay Act (EPA)
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Medical Condition Discrimination
Medical Condition Harassment Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA)
Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA)
Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA)
Race Discrimination Racial Harassment
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866
Severance Packages

Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Sexual Orientation Harassment Termination & Wrongful Termination
Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Rights Act
Wage & Hour Laws
Whistleblower
Worker Adjustment & Retraining Notification (WARN)

I also represent some employers in transactional matters, advising on policies, procedures, investigations and preventing lawsuits.

Of the non-employment cases, I mostly represent policyholders in disputes with their insurers.

Established in 1999, after I left Fireman's Fund Insurance Company. It is a solo practice in Berkeley.

Example cases

Medical Condition Discrimination case in which an executive with cancer was terminated. Achieved a settlement.
Racial Harassment case, in which worker was fired after being called race-baiting names. Achieved a settlement.

Main Office

Main
2041 Bancroft Way
Suite 207
Berkeley CA 94704

Phone

(510) 841-4900

Fax

(510) 845-6419

Fees

Free Initial Consultation?

No, but if I don't take the matter, I don't charge. If I do take the case the consultation fee, if any, is rolled into the total fee, or negated by a contingent fee arrangement.

Services Offered For Fixed Fees?

$350 per hour

Hourly Rates

My hourly rate is $350 per hour. I will discount that, or take cases on a contingency or a hybrid because I realize that people who are terminated from employment cannot afford a straight fee.

Office Information

Office Hours

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Office Manager

Emergency After Hours

Languages Spoken

How did your firm decide on the primary area of practice(s)?

I like employment law because I am interested in how people work. I find that as an employment attorney I am learning the basics of the jobs that everyone I represent does. One may re manufacture torque converters another may teach at a college. I can't think of anything more interesting than that.

What is your firm's point of view regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

I am in favor of it. I often point clients to reference works where they can learn about their situations and encourage them to go to small claims court, the Labor Commissioner, or the Department of Fair Employment and Housing.

Is your firm willing to review documents prepared by clients?

I always review documents prepared by clients.

Is your firm willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

Sometimes it isn't a good idea to represent oneself. If I determine, after consulting with the client that their best remedy might be in small claims court or before the Labor Commissioner, I will coach them on how to present themselves and their case to maximum effect. As a small claims court judge pro tem, I have first hand knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of that forum.

Paul Carl Glusman

Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, General Counsel's Office, doing Corporate Litigation including a large number of employment cases for 15 years.

I was a journalist for several years. I also find that involvement in my community and volunteer experience in the profession helps make me a better attorney.

The most important quality in an ideal client is complete honesty. I will not represent someone who I feel is being deceptive to me, the courts, or their opponents.

Personal interests:

I like physical exercise, sports, swimming, books, and traveling.

License

Bar Number: 65942
California , 1975

Education

Golden Gate University School Of Law
Juris Doctor , 1975
San Francisco, CA
University of California
Bachelor of Arts , 1972
Berkeley, CA
Journalism
Golden Gate University School Of Law
Juris Doctor , 1975
San Francisco, CA
University of California
Bachelor of Arts , 1972
Berkeley, CA
Journalism

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