Atty. Cindy Verne Schlaefer

Atty. Cindy Verne Schlaefer

Cindy Verne Schlaefer is a lawyer practicing executive compensation, employee benefits, labor and employment and 1 other area of law. Cindy received a B.S.C. degree from Brown University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About Cindy Verne Schlaefer at a glance

Cindy Verne Schlaefer is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on employment, tax, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in New York (1982) and California (2002). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D. New, 1981) and Brown University (B.S.C., 1978). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Cindy Verne Schlaefer is a lawyer practicing executive compensation, employee benefits, labor and employment and 1 other area of law
  • Cindy received a B.S.C. degree from Brown University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Cindy practices at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Cindy Verne Schlaefer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cindy Verne Schlaefer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Employment Contracts

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Palo Alto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Cindy Verne Schlaefer

Where is Cindy Verne Schlaefer's law office located?
Cindy Verne Schlaefer's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cindy Verne Schlaefer handle?
Cindy Verne Schlaefer focuses on employment, tax, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Cindy Verne Schlaefer practiced law?
Cindy Verne Schlaefer has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Cindy Verne Schlaefer go to law school?
Cindy Verne Schlaefer earned their education at (J.D. New, 1981); (B.S.C., 1978).
How can I contact Cindy Verne Schlaefer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. New
New York University School of Law
- 1981
B.S.C.
Brown University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1982
California
Admitted: 2002

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