Atty. Joan M. Wakeley
Joan M. Wakeley is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, leaves of absence and disability accommodation, discrimination and harassment and 4 other areas of law.
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Joan M. Wakeley is a Shareholder based in San Jose, California, practicing at Littler Mendelson P.C.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on employment, workers comp, ssd, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in California (1982). Educated at University of Santa Clara School of Law (J.D., 1982) and School for International Training (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Santa Clara County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joan M. Wakeley is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, leaves of absence and disability accommodation, discrimination and harassment and 4 other areas of law
- Joan received a B.A. degree from School for International Training in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Joan practices at Littler Mendelson P.C. in San Jose, CA
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Joan M. Wakeley's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joan M. Wakeley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Joan M. Wakeley is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Joan M. Wakeley is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Joan M. Wakeley is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in California →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Joan M. Wakeley is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in California →
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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 Jose 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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