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Jeremy S. Millstone
Millstone Peterson & Watts LLP
2267 Lava Ridge Ct
Suite 210
Roseville, CA 95661
Phone: (916) 780-8222 | Fax: (916) 780-8775
http://www.mpwlaw.net
Specializing in employment law.
Legal Topic
Employment & Labor Relations
Preferred New Clients
Primarily, I prefer working with private employers of any size, helping them understand and comply with California's numerous employment laws, and where litigation cannot be avoided, giving them the best defense possible. I also enjoy working with employees who have legitimate, serious claims against unscrupulous employers.
Sub-Categories
Employment & Labor Relations
- Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Age Discrimination
- Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Compensation, Benefits, & Pensions
- Disability Discrimination
- Discipline/Suspension
- Emotional Distress
- Employment Contracts
- Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA)
- Race Discrimination
- Racial Harassment
- Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866
- Severance Packages
- Sex Discrimination
- Sexual Harassment
- Termination
- Wage & Hour Laws
- Whistleblower
- Wrongful Termination
- Age Discrimination
- Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Compensation, Benefits, & Pensions
- Disability Discrimination
- Discipline/Suspension
- Emotional Distress
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
- Employment Contracts
- Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA)
- Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA)
- Race Discrimination
- Racial Harassment
- Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866
- Severance Packages
- Sex Discrimination
- Sexual Harassment
- Termination
- Wage & Hour Laws
- Whistleblower
- Worker Adjustment & Retraining Notification (WARN) Act
- Wrongful Termination
Bar Admissions
CA, Dec 1993
Bar Number: 166901
Other Court Admissions
All California state courts; U.S. District Court, Eastern District
Association Memberships
State Bar of California
Continuing Education
I have more than 200 hours in employment law and litigation seminars in the past 10 years.
Papers and Publications
"At Will Policy Worthless if Job Applicant Isn't Aware of It," Sahra Newsletter, February, 2004
"Paying Bonuses May Land Your Company In Court," Sahra Newsletter, January, 2004
"Supreme Court Decision Affirms Employers Right to Modify or Cancel Employment Policies," Employment Law Bulletin, June, 2000
"The Ninth Circuit Rules that Employee Releases Don't Release Employers From All Liability," Employment Law Bulletin, November, 1999
"Supreme Court's Kolstad Ruling Emphasizes 'Good Faith Effort' to Prevent Workplace Discrimination," Employment Law Bulletin, July, 1999
Example Cases
On the defense (employer) side, I have been lead litigation counsel in (1) defending a class action lawsuit against a major California overnight delivery company for alleged minimum wage and overtime violations, (2) defending wrongful termination and sexual harassment lawsuits brought by former employees of a national bank; and (3) defending a rural hospital in the Lake Tahoe region against an employee's disability discrimination lawsuit.
On the plaintiff (employee) side, I have obtained several "handsome" settlements for employees who (1) were wrongfully terminated, (2) were victims of discrimination or harassment, or who (3) were terminated but not paid their earned wages or commissions.
Education
Degree:
J.D.
School:
University of California Davis, King School of Law
City:
Davis
State:
CA
Year:
1993
Focus and Accomplishments:
U.C. Davis Law Review, Senior Research Editor
Degree:
B.A.
School:
Oberlin College
City:
Oberlin
State:
OH
Year:
1986
Honors:
Scholar-Athlete 1982-1986 (soccer)
Focus and Accomplishments:
Government Major
Bruno Kreisky Intern (Austrian Parliament)
Number of Attorneys
4
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
Millstone, Peterson & Watts, LLP is a law firm comprised of well-known and experienced attorneys. Our past cases have been featured in many news reports, and we are frequently called upon by colleagues to assist them with litigation involving intellectual property, employment law, business contract disputes and more. Our lawyers have many published articles and received several awards, including California Super Lawyer and Man of the Year of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Previous Employment Summary
Founding Partner, Millstone, Peterson & Watts: Jan. 2005 - Present
Shareholder, McDonough Holland & Allen PC, Sacramento: 2000 - 2005
Associate, McDonough Holland & Allen PC: 1993 - 2000
Activities and Awards
Sacramento Area Human Resources Association (SAHRA), Board Member and Chair of Legal and Legislative Resource Group, 2004
Sacramento Area Commerce & Trade Organization (SACTO), Member, Development Committee, 2003 to 2005
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
It's important, but they should not be penny-wise and pound-foolish. They can significantly improve the speed and accuracy of the learning process and their understanding of the law, by working with experienced counsel.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
No problem.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I would evaluate this on a case-by-case basis.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I enjoy people and problem-solving, especially when complex issues and personalities are involved. The law provides a general set of rules for all to follow, but there are endless gray areas, which is when conflicts usually arise. Each time I agree to represent a new client or to take on a new case, I get the opportunity to tackle one of these gray areas.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
Before opening my own firm in January 2005, I worked for approximately 12 years for a large, full-service firm in Sacramento where I had access to over 100 attorneys practicing in all aspects of law. Since my admission to the California bar in 1993, I've litigated more than 100 cases involving the full range of state and federal employment laws.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I chose to focus my practice on employment law because, unlike other areas of law (e.g., construction), it is people-oriented. I also chose to focus on employment law because almost everyone is either an employee or an employer, so there is both a great need for a person with my expertise and plenty of opportunity to find and work with new clients.
What do you like best about your career?
Every day is different, and each case presents its own set of unique facts, characters, and events.
Tell us about your law firm:
All great people, most of us came from the same big firm in Sacramento.
What are your strengths and style?
I write well, I'm calm under pressure and articulate, I'm able to explain complex legal issues to non-lawyers in plain English, and I'm personable.
Kill 'em with kindness.
Personal Interests:
Sports, hiking, beachcombing, and most importantly my kids, Wyatt (10) and Olivia (7).
Office Manager/Assistant
Leslie Fisher
Fax
(916) 780-8775
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
We have emergency after hours only for existing clients.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
We will work with interpreters when necessary.
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Employee handbooks, specific employment policies, employment contracts, and severance agreements can be drafted for a fixed price, generally ranging from $500 to $3,000.
Hourly Rates
$250
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes. I do provide a free initial consultation.
Typical Retainer
$1,000 for transactional; up to $25,000 for litigation.
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