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Elladene Lee Katz
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Law Office Of
Elladene Lee Katz
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Elladene Lee Katz has served in the Bay Area of Northern California for over 30 years with integrity and professionalism. Her extensive experience in diverse areas of the law is what makes her practice unique and allows her to best serve her clients interests to the fullest.
Small Firm
Big Experience
Elladene Lee Katz has served in the Bay Area of Northern California for over 30 years with integrity and professionalism. Her extensive experience in diverse areas of the law is what makes her practice unique and allows her to best serve her clients interests to the fullest.
“People who have been wronged turn to Elladene Lee Katz.”.
Education and Training
University of Hawai’i, Honolulu, HI
B.A. Sociology, 1972
University of San Francisco School of Law, San Francisco, CA
Civil Rights Research Grant, 1976; First of two women law students to receive grant.
Criminal Law Education Program, 1976; First of two women law students selected for clinic.
Juris Doctorate, 1977
Bar Admission: California
Certificate of Mediation Training: Stephen Rosenberg Mediation Training
40 hour training for competency in theory and practice of mediation.
March 2016
Honors and Awards
Certificate of Appreciation from Burlingame Lyon’s Club
1993, 2012, 2013, 2014
Proclamation from City of San Francisco
1983; First Woman Appointed as Assistant City Attorney
Professional Experience
Elladene Lee Katz, Attorney at Law
San Francisco, CA, 1985-Present
- Established private practice in 1985.
- Employment law: advise clients on employment agreements, including confidential and proprietary interests, stock options, severance agreements; prelitigation and litigation of wrongful discharge, constructive discharge, failure to promote, harassment, retaliation, discrimination.
- Family law: all areas of family law including divorce, custody issues, and antenuptial (prenuptial) agreements.
- Professional licensing boards: suspension and revocation of licenses for doctors, dentists, dental hygienists, nurses, real estate agents, teachers, LVNs and other professionals.
- Municipal law-zoning, planning commissions: representation of business and individuals regarding land use planning and developing before various cities, counties and other public entities.
- Probate and wills, trusts: drafting or amendment of wills and trusts.
Assistant City Attorney of South San Francisco
South San Francisco, CA, 1982-1984
- First woman and first minority to hold the position
- Handled every area of municipal law, including Subdivision Map Act matters,
environmental law, and employment law
- Served as the attorney for various city commissions, represented the City in federal litigation and enforced city ordinances regarding planning and zoning violations
Deputy County Counsel, Office of the County Counsel, Contra Costa County
Martinez, CA, 1979-1982
- Prosecuted cases, with both civil and criminal liability; frequent hearings, including jury trials; special appellate cases on abatement in California Superior Court
- Handled dependency matters, including child abuse, conservatorship and legal guardianship, as well as condemnation, environmental protection, and land use cases, representing various County departments
- Helped to draft the first cable TV ordinance for Board of Supervisors
- Promoted three grades during this period; involved in hiring and personnel matters
Legal Research Assistant, Law Offices of John Sullivan
San Francisco, CA, 1978-1979
- Research and wrote legal memos on a variety of issues pertaining to civil litigation and a general law practice
- Argued motions in court for civil litigation
Legal Research Assistant, Law Offices of James Reilly
San Francisco, CA, 1977-1978
- Research and wrote legal memos on a variety of issues pertaining to civil litigation and a general law practice
Intern, Office of the Marin County Public Defender
San Francisco, CA 1976
- Represented defendants through entire criminal proceeding
- Conducted misdemeanor jury trial
Intern, Felony Trial Division, Office of the Public Defender
San Francisco, 1976
- Assigned to Deputy Felony Trial Attorney Unit: intake and evaluation in prison system
- Researched and wrote pre-trial motions
Interests
Travel, Swimming, Tai Chi, Painting, Ceramics.
“People who have been wronged turn to Elladene Lee Katz.”.
Education and Training
University of Hawai’i, Honolulu, HI
B.A. Sociology, 1972
University of San Francisco School of Law, San Francisco, CA
Civil Rights Research Grant, 1976; First of two women law students to receive grant.
Criminal Law Education Program, 1976; First of two women law students selected for clinic.
Juris Doctorate, 1977
Bar Admission: California
Certificate of Mediation Training: Stephen Rosenberg Mediation Training
40 hour training for competency in theory and practice of mediation.
March 2016
Honors and Awards
Certificate of Appreciation from Burlingame Lyon’s Club
1993, 2012, 2013, 2014
Proclamation from City of San Francisco
1983; First Woman Appointed as Assistant City Attorney
Professional Experience
Elladene Lee Katz, Attorney at Law
San Francisco, CA, 1985-Present
- Established private practice in 1985.
- Employment law: advise clients on employment agreements, including confidential and proprietary interests, stock options, severance agreements; prelitigation and litigation of wrongful discharge, constructive discharge, failure to promote, harassment, retaliation, discrimination.
- Family law: all areas of family law including divorce, custody issues, and antenuptial (prenuptial) agreements.
- Professional licensing boards: suspension and revocation of licenses for doctors, dentists, dental hygienists, nurses, real estate agents, teachers, LVNs and other professionals.
- Municipal law-zoning, planning commissions: representation of business and individuals regarding land use planning and developing before various cities, counties and other public entities.
- Probate and wills, trusts: drafting or amendment of wills and trusts.
Assistant City Attorney of South San Francisco
South San Francisco, CA, 1982-1984
- First woman and first minority to hold the position
- Handled every area of municipal law, including Subdivision Map Act matters,
environmental law, and employment law
- Served as the attorney for various city commissions, represented the City in federal litigation and enforced city ordinances regarding planning and zoning violations
Deputy County Counsel, Office of the County Counsel, Contra Costa County
Martinez, CA, 1979-1982
- Prosecuted cases, with both civil and criminal liability; frequent hearings, including jury trials; special appellate cases on abatement in California Superior Court
- Handled dependency matters, including child abuse, conservatorship and legal guardianship, as well as condemnation, environmental protection, and land use cases, representing various County departments
- Helped to draft the first cable TV ordinance for Board of Supervisors
- Promoted three grades during this period; involved in hiring and personnel matters
Legal Research Assistant, Law Offices of John Sullivan
San Francisco, CA, 1978-1979
- Research and wrote legal memos on a variety of issues pertaining to civil litigation and a general law practice
- Argued motions in court for civil litigation
Legal Research Assistant, Law Offices of James Reilly
San Francisco, CA, 1977-1978
- Research and wrote legal memos on a variety of issues pertaining to civil litigation and a general law practice
Intern, Office of the Marin County Public Defender
San Francisco, CA 1976
- Represented defendants through entire criminal proceeding
- Conducted misdemeanor jury trial
Intern, Felony Trial Division, Office of the Public Defender
San Francisco, 1976
- Assigned to Deputy Felony Trial Attorney Unit: intake and evaluation in prison system
- Researched and wrote pre-trial motions
Interests
Travel, Swimming, Tai Chi, Painting, Ceramics.
What to Expect?
Defined by our integrity, justice and professionalism, our expertise and experience in all fields of the law allow us to best serve our clients and represent their interests to the fullest.
Communication: Expect an explanation of your case in plain English.
Competency: Core knowledge and expertise in handling your legal issue.
Ethics: Abide by moral as well as legal ethics as defined by the legal code of ethics.
Fees: A clear explanation of our reasonable fee agreement and what you will be paying for.
Testimonials
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I highly recommend Elladene Katz as your lawyer and advocate, stressing ADVOCATE. She works tirelessly and is personally invested in you and your case. Her knowledge, experience, professionalism and dedication helped to guide me through what could have been a stressful experience. She hears you, listens to the details, and gets it. I was extremely impressed with all her communication and advise which proved to be clear, concise and accurate! Elladene and her team kept me updated and answered/returned all my call or emails. It’s not only how hard she works for you it’s how empowered and grateful you are as the case closes. She’s a fighter with integrity and ethics.
It is my pleasure to write this review for Mrs. Elladene Lee Katz. Mrs. Katz is a woman who defines the true meaning of what an attorney should be. She is dedicated, knowledgeable, professional, and will work endless hours on your case until justice is served. The experience I had with her reflected how she would explore all possibilities in your case and never rule out anything. There were no surprises she was always one step ahead. Her work ethic was purely outstanding. She always kept me abreast of what the status of my case was and asked me how I felt before any decisions were made concerning it. She provided what I expect from an attorney and that is communication, competence, ethics, and fees. I have to say that I would be honored to recommend her to others for she is the epitome of what all attorneys should be.
About a year ago I encountered an uncomfortable situation due to discrimination at my former job. I was recommended to Elladene by a friend of the family, and I couldn’t have made a better choice of attorneys. Elladene advocated for me during a time of difficulty and I know she fought hard in my case. I believe she attained the best out-of-court settlement possible, and I completely trusted her professional decisions. She is an honest lawyer and will not waste your time or money if you do not have a case. Elladene has over 30 years of experience; she was professional, sensitive to my confidential matters, and extremely understanding. I felt very comfortable communicating with her throughout this difficult process.