Burton Employment Law

Although work may be divided among other attorneys and support staff, I take a hands on approach to all of the cases.

Nationwide, approximately 2-3 % of civil disputes actually go to trial. The remaining 97-98% are usually settled via mediation, arbitration or independently by the parties. Many employers require employees to sign agreements dictating that all disputes must be arbitrated. When an employee has signed such an agreement, the dispute will be arbitrated unless the agreement is unconscionable. Most cases that don't involve arbitration agreements are usually mediated, either before the EEOC or in court sponsored mediations.

I volunteer at the Workers' Rights Clinic of the The Legal Aid Society of San Francisco, Employment Law Center.

I have litigated cases for both employees and employers. Therefore, I can anticipate issues early in the cases and I can be honest with you about what to expect and the real strengths and weaknesses of your claims. In addition, I have litigated in both state courts and federal courts and I am comfortable in both venues. Further, I have handled cases involving both public and private employees.

I believe that clients should educate themselves about legal issues. On my website, I have posted links to several resources that potential clients can use to obtain information about employment law. Unfortunately in employment law, people often believe that have been wrongfully terminated or harassed and they don't realize that those terms may have a more narrow meaning when they seek legal recourse. To the extent that potential clients seek information in advance, they will have a better idea of the strengths and weaknesses of their claims.

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