SMITH PATTEN is the preeminent California employment rights law firm with offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles

Northern California: 415-402-0084

Southern California: 310-806-9560

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Smith Patten is a law firm formed by experienced trial attorneys as an employment law and business litigation boutique. Founding attorneys Spencer Smith and Dow Patten have tried cases in State and Federal Courts in California and throughout the United States.

When faced with an adverse employment action, such as termination, harassment, or being passed over for a promotion, it is important to seek legal counsel immediately. We will provide you with a candid assessment of your situation and your options. Often we are able to negotiate a resolution to your situation prior to any complaints being filed in court or with administrative agencies. If litigation is necessary, we will represent you aggressively and vigorously. In addition to handling cases on behalf of individuals, we also handle multi-plaintiff and employment class actions.

In forming Smith Patten, assembled a team of lawyers that offer clients the best of both worlds: big firm legal talent with small firm flexibility and innovation.

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Latest News

May 3, 2013: Jimenez v. United Airlines et al.: Mexican American General Shop Technician at SFO sues United for race discrimination in Promotions.

April 30, 2013: Kuhn v. United Airlines: United Airlines moves for Summary Judgment against African American International Flight Attendant.

April 4, 2013: Veloz v. PG&E: PG&E concedes that modification of Court's standing Order regarding designation of confidential documents was unwarranted. Smith Patten will seek sanctions against PG&E and its counsel Lafayette & Kumagai.

April 2, 2013: Muccular v. Walkup Melodia Kelly & Schoenberger: Terminated African American Receptionist objects to Law Firms request for access to personal email account.

March 22, 2013: Stratton v. FedEx: FedEx fails to reach a settlement with whistleblower who was fired after bringing Hazardous Material violations and illegal business practices to corporate management's attention. Trial in this matter is set for October 22, 2013.

February 20, 2012: Bonillas v. United Airlines: United Airlines answers law suit of Hispanic Airline Mechanic illegally demoted.

February 1, 2013:Henry v. UCSF - UCSF files answer in case involving custodian who was threatened with a hangman's noose hung by supervisor.

February 7, 2013: Shuvalova v. Cunningham: Lawsuit alleging human trafficking and forced labor by Russian bride who met husband on eHarmony completely dismissed after Plaintiffs depositions are taken. Defendants were represented by Smith Patten.

Mellion v. Regional Center of the East Bay: African American vendor alleges that RCEB discriminates against minority owned facilities that provide services to adults with developmental disabilities.

Johnson v. United Airlines, et al.: SMITH PATTEN files Second Amended Complaint on behalf of 22 African American Captains and 2 African American Supervisors which details years of racial discrimination at United and Continental airlines.

Johnson v. United Airlines, et al.: SMITH PATTEN files First Amended Complaint on behalf of 22 African American Captains and 2 African American Supervisors who allege discrimination in promotions.

Willis v. CCSF, Theresa Sparks, et al.: First Ever Reverse Sexual Orientation Discrimination Case Filed Against A Municipality.

5 UCSF custodians hire SMITH PATTEN after supervisor hangs noose in supply room.

Washington and Johnson v. United Airlines: SMITH PATTEN files a race discrimination case against United Airlines on behalf of African American Flight Attendants who received highly charged race based threats, hate mail, and graphic lynching imagery in their work mailbox.

Pryor v. United Airlines: SMITH PATTEN files race discrimination and hostile work environment on behalf of African American Flight Attendant who received highly charged race based threats, hate mail, and graphic lynching imagery in her work mailbox.