Atty. Emily Platt Rich

Atty. Emily Platt Rich

Emily Platt Rich is a lawyer practicing employee benefit plans and union-related trust funds, class actions and wage and hour litigation, employment discrimination and 2 other areas of law. Emily received a degree from Hebrew University, and has been licensed for 33 years.

San Leandro San Leandro 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Emily Platt Rich at a glance

Emily Platt Rich is a Shareholder based in San Leandro, California. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on discrimination, trusts, employment, class action, and wage & hour. Admitted to practice in California (1993). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1993) and Hebrew University 1971-1972 University of California, Berkeley (B.A. Economics, 1975). Serands clients in San Leandro, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Emily Platt Rich is a lawyer practicing employee benefit plans and union-related trust funds, class actions and wage and hour litigation, employment discrimination and 2 other areas of law
  • Emily received a degree from Hebrew University, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Emily practices in San Leandro, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Emily Platt Rich's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Emily Platt Rich handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workplace Discrimination

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Trusts

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Employment Law

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

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Class Action

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Wage & Hour Disputes

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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 San Leandro 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 Emily Platt Rich

Where is Emily Platt Rich's law office located?
Emily Platt Rich's law practice is located in San Leandro, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Emily Platt Rich handle?
Emily Platt Rich focuses on discrimination, trusts, employment, class action, wage & hour. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Emily Platt Rich practiced law?
Emily Platt Rich has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Emily Platt Rich go to law school?
Emily Platt Rich earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A. Economics, 1975).
How can I contact Emily Platt Rich for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1993
B.A. Economics
Hebrew University 1971-1972 University of California, Berkeley
- 1975

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1993

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