Atty. Ellen Gersh Widess

Atty. Ellen Gersh Widess

Ellen Gersh Widess is a lawyer practicing employment & labor. Ellen received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1969, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Berkeley Berkeley 50 yrs experience 50 year
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About Ellen Gersh Widess at a glance

Ellen Gersh Widess is a employment attorney based in Berkeley, California. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in California (1976). Educated at Boalt Hall Law School (J.D., 1974) and University of California at Berkeley (A.B., 1969). Serands clients in Berkeley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ellen Gersh Widess is a lawyer practicing employment & labor
  • Ellen received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1969, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Ellen practices in Berkeley, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Ellen Gersh Widess's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ellen Gersh Widess 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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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 Berkeley 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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Where is Ellen Gersh Widess's law office located?
Ellen Gersh Widess's law practice is located in Berkeley, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ellen Gersh Widess handle?
Ellen Gersh Widess focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Ellen Gersh Widess practiced law?
Ellen Gersh Widess has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Ellen Gersh Widess go to law school?
Ellen Gersh Widess earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (A.B., 1969).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall Law School
- 1974
A.B.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1969

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976

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