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Cris Campbell Vaughan

Cris Campbell Vaughan

Vaughan & Associates
3013 Douglas Blvd
Suite 240
Roseville, CA 95661

Phone: (916) 788-1224  |  Fax: (916) 788-1159

Contact Cris Campbell Vaughan

Assisting California Employers.

Legal Topic

Employment & Labor Relations

Preferred New Clients

I look forward to working with employers interested in solving any existing problems and in being proactive to avoid employee problems in the future.

Sub-Categories

Employers
  • Disability Discrimination
  • Discipline/Suspension
  • Emotional Distress
  • Employee Rights
  • Employment Contracts
  • Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA)
  • Race Discrimination
  • Racial Harassment
  • Severance Packages
  • Sex Discrimination
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Termination
  • Wage & Hour Laws
  • Whistleblower
  • Wrongful Termination

Bar Admissions

CA, Dec 1981
Bar Number: 99568

Other Court Admissions

United States District Court for the Eastern and Northern Districts of California; Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals; United States Supreme Court

Association Memberships

California State Bar, Nevada State Bar, Placer County Bar Association, Sacramento County Bar Association

Continuing Education

I attend Employment Litigation and Business Law update classes.

Example Cases

I have litigated and provided employers with council and advice on a variety of employment law matters, including discrimination, disability, Family Medical Leave Act, and California Family Rights Act, as well as numerous wage and hour disputes.

Education

Degree:

J.D.

School:

University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

City:

Sacramento

State:

CA

Year:

1981

Focus and Accomplishments:

I was a contributor to the Law Journal. I previously attended Western Oregon University, Class of 1977.

Number of Attorneys

1

State Licensed In

California and Nevada

Firm Focus and History

I founded my firm in November 2004 to provide legal services, including labor and employment matters, to California businesses. Business and employment matters have been a focus both in my private practice and during my employment with the County of Placer as a Deputy County Council.

Previous Employment Summary

I have 19 years of private practice experience, including 7 years at Sinclair Wilson in Roseville, California and 6 years of Public Law experience as Deputy County Council with the County of Placer.

Activities and Awards

None

What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

The more informed a client is on employment law issues, the easier my job is and in all likelihood, the fewer employment law issues and problems they will have.

Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?

I routinely review employment related documents drafted by my clients.

Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

I will advise clients regarding the applicable law and assist them whenever I can. However, there are limitations when it comes to practicing law and assisting individuals who are not licensed attorneys.

Why did you decide to be a lawyer?

I always believed that attorneys had an opportunity to help people with their problems. Only when I became a lawyer did I see how true this was.

What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?

Being both an employee and an employer has helped me to understand my clients. Additionally, trying to focus on problem solving has helped me to be a better lawyer.

Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?

Employment disputes can often be resolved with knowledgeable people trying to focus on solutions rather than disagreements, and most employers have issues with employment law at some point. These problems can usually be solved with effort and preplanning.

What do you like best about your career?

Being able to solve problems before they become lawsuits.

Tell us about your law firm:

My practice involves assisting California businesses in the Employment Relations and Employment Law areas, which continue to be strong and growing parts of our firm.

What are your strengths and style?

Problem solving is a particular strength of mine as well as being able to explain sometimes complex matters in an easily understood fashion.

I am open and focused on communication. I try to be proactive to avoid problems rather than focusing on problems only when they arise.

Personal Interests:

I enjoy spending time with my family and three sons. I'm also active in rotary activities and enjoy being outdoors and traveling.

Office Manager/Assistant

Candice

Fax

(916) 788-1159

Office Hours

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

Emergency After Hours

No

Foreign Languages

None.

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

None, I work on an hourly fee basis only.

Hourly Rates

My hourly rate is $275.

Free Initial Consultation?

There is a discounted rate for initial consultations.

Typical Retainer

$2,500 is put into a replenishable retainer fund (trust account).

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