Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in California

sexual harassment

I am going to file a sexual harassment claim against my employer. Do I need a lawyer to begin the complaint process?


Asked on 4/30/07, 5:26 pm

5 Answers from Attorneys

Mark Leonardo Law Office of Mark J. Leonardo

Re: sexual harassment

No lawyer is legally required. But many lawyers, like us, will represent a sexual harassment plaintiff on a contingency fee, meaning we won't be paid a fee unless you recover. We have extensive experience in sexual harassment matters. Check out our website, and call for a free consultation.

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Answered on 5/01/07, 11:06 am
OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

Re: sexual harassment

Get an experienced attorney. There are dates that you need to be aware of regarding filings with the DFEH and EEOC. Contact me directly.

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Answered on 5/02/07, 3:51 pm
Michael Kirschbaum Law Offices of Michael R. Kirschbaum

Re: sexual harassment

It is not required but it is adviseable, to make sure that the complaint is worded sufficiently.

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Answered on 4/30/07, 5:49 pm
Amy Ghosh Law Offices of Amy Ghosh

Re: sexual harassment

After you get the right sue notice, you need to file the lawsuit within one year. You do not need an attorney when you are filing the complaint with DFEHA or EEOC.

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Answered on 4/30/07, 7:11 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: sexual harassment

It's not mandatory, but if you screw up the complaint filing by failing to properly describe and identify the violations, you can adversely affect and limit your potential lawsuit. You should already have hired your attorney before the DFEH/EEOC filing. You surely aren't going to try to sue 'pro per' and go up against professional defense attorneys in court, so get an attorney now, and let him do it right. If you haven't found an attorney willing to take your case, is it because they don't think is valid or valuable? Feel free to contact me if interested in doing it right, and discussing your facts, rights and remedies. Employment law has been a specialty of my practice for 20 years.

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Answered on 4/30/07, 7:31 pm


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