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Solving the legal problems of work


Headquartered in Oakland, California, Burton Employment Law provides counseling and litigation services for all types of employment issues.

35+


Years Of Experience

100


CASES LITIGATED IN FEDERAL COURT

OVER

80


civil appeals LITIGATED before the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

EFFICIENTLY DELIVERED, EFFECTIVE LEGAL SERVICES


Burton Employment Law provides legal services to clients in all bay area cities and counties including San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Marin, Fremont, Hayward, Oakland, Antioch, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Jose, Vallejo and Palo Alto.


Burton Employment Law has an in-depth understanding of the unique of the employment laws in California. Its principal, Jocelyn Burton, has over twenty-seven years of legal experience and has litigated hundreds of cases in state and federal courts.


Burton Employment Law has successfully litigated a variety of matters ranging from administrative employment cases to class actions with multiple plaintiffs and potential damages ranging in the millions.


Burton Employment Law has extensive experience counseling businesses and individuals to avoid litigation, as well as resolving employment cases through litigation and negotiated settlement. Whether involved in counseling or litigation, Burton Employment Law brings an aggressive, but yet pragmatic and strategic approach to addressing its clients’ legal needs. As a result, Burton Employment Law provides her clients with efficiently delivered, effective legal services. Contact Burton Employment Law now to discuss your employment issues.

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Sincerely Yours,

Jocelyn Burton

Welcome to

Burton Employment Law


Burton Employment Law offers comprehensive hands-on support for professionals and companies who need help navigating the complexities of North Carolina and California employment law. As an experienced employment law attorney, I work closely with my clients to offer the type and level of support they need, no matter how complex or simplistic their needs are.


With years of experience, I offer my clients the confidence necessary to make hard decisions related to employment law. I work with professionals who need advice and counsel in setting up and managing severance agreements and contracts that are in line with their goals and long-term objectives. 


I also work with clients who are attorneys or human resource professionals who need aid in areas such as mediation and investigations related to employment law. When hiring an attorney for employment law matters like these, it is critical to have a dedicated, proven professional by your side.



At Burton Employment Law, you can count on getting the help you need no matter what your specific area of employment legal matter is. My office is located in Oakland, California, and provides services to clients locally and remotely in both California and North Carolina. Contact me now to set up a consultation to discuss your legal matter with confidence.

Meet Jocelyn Burton

"I saw Ms. Burton about a discrimination question. She was very knowledgeable and professional. Her advice was excellent. I would recommend her to anyone who needed a competent, organized, honest attorney."

Attorney Burton was a fabulous advocate for me. She was knowledgable, professional and pleasant to work with. I like a lawyer who navigates the legal system with such ease and competence. I always felt as if she protected my interests. My case was difficult but we got through it. I have recommended her to others because of her competence, professionalism, tenacity, and unbridled talent. Yes, she costs money, but when was the last time you worked for nothing?

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OUR RESULTS


These are just a few of our results. These items reflect public settlement, judgments or results. Results obtained from confidential settlements are not included on this website. Therefore, the settlements listed here do not fully reflect the results obtained by Burton Employment Law.

SETTLED NATIONAL ORIGIN

harassment claims of former Lake County Deputy Sheriff against County of Lake, California for $250,000.

SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDED

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