San Francisco employment lawyer
Protecting employees, executives, and professionals across the Bay Area.
Employment disputes demand local insight and experience
Employment disputes can affect far more than your paycheck. They can jeopardize your career, your reputation, and your confidence about what comes next. We represent employees throughout California — including San Francisco and the broader Bay Area — in disputes involving wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour violations, protected leave, workplace accommodations, whistleblower claims, and executive employment matters.
Our San Francisco office is located in the heart of the city at 870 Market Street, Suite 860. We meet with clients by appointment and serve employees across San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and the surrounding counties.
Employment matters we handle
- Wrongful termination and constructive discharge
- Workplace discrimination and civil-rights violations based on protected characteristics
- Sexual harassment, hostile work environment, and other unlawful workplace harassment
- Retaliation and whistleblower claims
- Wage and hour disputes, including unpaid overtime, meal and rest break claims, and misclassification
- Disability, medical condition, and pregnancy accommodations and the interactive process
- Protected family, medical, pregnancy, and other statutory leave
- Executive employment matters, employment contracts, compensation disputes, and severance agreements
- Equal pay and other compensation discrimination claims
- Failure to prevent or correct discrimination, harassment, or retaliation
Strategy shaped by real-world experience
Joseph A. Lepera, the firm's Managing Partner, brings more than 25 years of experience representing individuals and businesses in complex employment and litigation matters. He is AV Preeminent-rated and a recognized Northern California Super Lawyer.
Our approach is direct and disciplined: understand the problem, develop the strongest path forward, and remain committed through resolution. We take your legal challenge personally and pursue the strongest possible outcome with determination and clarity.
San Francisco Office
870 Market Street, Suite 860San Francisco, CA 94102
Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Pacific Time)
Ready to discuss your situation?
Every employment matter starts with a conversation. We'll listen carefully, answer your questions, and help you understand the strongest path forward.