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California is known for having some of the nation’s most complex employment and labor laws, laws that require a team that is both experienced and nimble. Coblentz’s Chambers-ranked Employment practice represents private and public companies, working as skillfully with small high-tech start-ups as we do with Fortune 500s and established nonprofits. Our employment attorneys are known for helping clients navigate the challenging labor and employment law landscape with ease.

With every client and in every case, we take a proactive approach to counseling and compliance matters, providing advice that is strategic, savvy, and specific to our clients’ needs with a focus on litigation avoidance whenever possible. When workplace issues progress to litigation, our employment litigation attorneys are prepared to provide vigorous, yet cost-effective representation to our clients.

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Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded - California

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What the Team is Known For

Californian labor and employment team Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP is experienced in wage and hour, PAGA and discrimination claims. The practice is well-versed in whistle-blower claims as well as collective bargaining. The firm has trial experience before the California Supreme Court as well as dealing with EEOC claims.

Work Highlights

  • Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP defended The Bohemian Club against a twin class action and PAGA complaint.

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Notable Practitioners

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Fred W Alvarez
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Fred W Alvarez
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Senior Statespeople
Fred Alvarez is a much admired employment law expert with a wealth of experience representing employers in trials and appellate matters.

Fred is a true advocate for his clients and understands how to get to the best result.

Hannah Jones
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Hannah Jones
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Band 6

Hannah Jones is a partner in Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP's San Francisco office. She has experience in both individual and class action suits, as well as discrimination, wage and hour, and wrongful termination matters.

Hannah's strategy was incredibly helpful. Her business lens gave us confidence.

Hannah always provides very pragmatic and balanced advice.

Hannah is very detailed, quick and very clear. Her knowledge, speed and clarity stand out. She is a precise and a very good communicator.

Hannah gives agile, business-friendly and practical advice.

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Fred W Alvarez
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Fred W Alvarez
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Hannah Jones
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Hannah Jones
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