Atty. Jan Ellen Tomsky

Atty. Jan Ellen Tomsky

Jan Ellen Tomsky is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, ematters, labor & employment and 1 other area of law. Jan received a B.A. degree from Dominican College of San Rafael, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Oakland Oakland 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Jan Ellen Tomsky at a glance

Jan Ellen Tomsky is a Partner based in Oakland, California, practicing at Fagen, Friedman & Fulfrost LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on employment, education, and appellate. Admitted to practice in California (1994), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1994), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1994). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1994) and Dominican College of San Rafael B.A. summa cum laude 1976 Dominican College of San Rafael B.A. M.S. Ed. Dominican College of San Rafael (summa cum laude 1976 Dominican College of San Rafael Class of 1984 M.S. Ed., 1984). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jan Ellen Tomsky is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, ematters, labor & employment and 1 other area of law
  • Jan received a B.A. degree from Dominican College of San Rafael, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Jan practices at Fagen, Friedman & Fulfrost LLP in Oakland, CA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Jan Ellen Tomsky's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jan Ellen Tomsky 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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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Oakland 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 Jan Ellen Tomsky

Where is Jan Ellen Tomsky's law office located?
Jan Ellen Tomsky's law practice is located in Oakland, California. The firm is Fagen, Friedman & Fulfrost LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jan Ellen Tomsky handle?
Jan Ellen Tomsky focuses on employment, education, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Jan Ellen Tomsky practiced law?
Jan Ellen Tomsky has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Jan Ellen Tomsky go to law school?
Jan Ellen Tomsky earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (summa cum laude 1976 Dominican College of San Rafael Class of 1984 M.S. Ed., 1984).
How can I contact Jan Ellen Tomsky for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1994
summa cum laude 1976 Dominican College of San Rafael Class of 1984 M.S. Ed.
Dominican College of San Rafael B.A. summa cum laude 1976 Dominican College of San Rafael B.A. M.S. Ed. Dominican College of San Rafael
- 1984

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1994

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