Atty. Phil Horowitz

Atty. Phil Horowitz

Articles Development Editor, Industrial Relations Law Journal, 1981-1982. Author: "Settling Employment Cases Without the Mediation Dance," Bender's California Labor & Employment Bulletin (2006); "Causes of Action Employee Lawyers Forget," Bender's California Labor & Employment Bulletin (2005); "The History of Sexual Harassment Lawsuits: The Top Ten Mistakes Defendants Make," Bender's California Labor & Employment Bulletin (2004); "Why Do So Many Disability Cases Fail?" Supplement to the Recorder, April/May 1999; "The California Supreme Court's New Wrongful Discharge Decisions; The Tide Turns,"

Oakland Oakland 43 Years Experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Phil Horowitz at a glance

Phil Horowitz is a Member based in Oakland, California, practicing at Law Offices of Phil Horowitz. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, personal injury, and family law. Admitted to practice in California (1983). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D. Straus, 1983) and Occidental College (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco State Bar of California (Member, Labor and Employment Section) National Employment Lawyers Association California Employment Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

Articles Development Editor, Industrial Relations Law Journal, 1981-1982

Author

  • "Settling Employment Cases Without the Mediation Dance," Bender's California Labor & Employment Bulletin (2006)
  • "Causes of Action Employee Lawyers Forget," Bender's California Labor & Employment Bulletin (2005)
  • "The History of Sexual Harassment Lawsuits: The Top Ten Mistakes Defendants Make," Bender's California Labor & Employment Bulletin (2004)
  • "Why Do So Many Disability Cases Fail?
  • Supplement to the Recorder, April/May 1999
  • "The California Supreme Court's New Wrongful Discharge Decisions; The Tide Turns," CTLA Forum, March 1991

Lecturer

  • State Bar of California, Labor and Employment Law Section, “Litigating Harassment Cases: Complaining, Investigating and Documenting” (2012)
  • State Bar of California, Labor and Employment Law Section, “Litigating Harassment Cases: Pleadings” (2012)
  • State Bar of California, Labor and Employment Law Section, “Litigating Harassment Cases: Discovery” (2012)
  • State Bar of California, Labor and Employment Law Section, “Litigating Harassment Cases: Summary Judgment and Settlement” (2012)
  • State Bar of California, Labor and Employment Law Section, “Managing Leaves: A Practical Guide for Employers and Employees” (2011)
  • State Bar of California, Labor and Employment Law Section, "Litigating Disability Discrimination Cases: Pleading and Discovery" (2011)
  • State Bar of California, Labor and Employment Law Section, "Mock Trial of a Disability Discrimination Case" (2010)
  • State Bar of California, Labor and Employment Law Section, "Litigating Wrongful Discharge Cases" (2010)
  • Orange County Bar Association, "Summary Judgment Motions After Nazir" (2010)
  • State Bar of California, Section Cyber Institute, "Layoffs: Rights, Rules and Restrictions" (2010)
  • California Employment Lawyers Association, "The Impact of the Nazir v
  • United Airlines Opinion" (2009)
  • California Employment Lawyers Association, "Hot Topics and Recent Victories in the California Employment Law Plaintiff's Bar" (2009)
  • National Employment Lawyers Association, "The Latest Dirty Tricks by California Defense Attorneys: Defense School Deconstructed" (2009)
  • State Bar of California, Labor and Employment Law Section, "Sexual Harassment: Prevention, Investigation and Litigation" (2009)
  • Center for Collaborative Solutions, "Internet Use in the Workplace: Online Speech and Privacy Issues" (2009)
  • State Bar of California, Labor and Employment Law Section, "Sprint and Jones: New Blockbuster Employment Discrimination Cases" (2008)
  • State Bar of California, Labor and Employment Law Section, "Brinker: The End of California Meal and Rest Break Litigation or Only the Beginning?" (2008)
  • Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB), "Employment Litigation Practice Issues" (2007)
  • Plaintiff's Employment Lawyers Association (PELA), "360 Degrees of Privacy" (2007)
  • State Bar of California, Annual Meeting, "Update on Wrongful Termination and Discrimination Law" (2006)
  • State Bar of California, Labor & Employment Law Section, "Winning Opening Statements and Closing Arguments" (2006)
  • California Employment Lawyers Association, "Drafting Jury Instructions" (2006)
  • State Bar of California, Labor & Employment Law Section, "Harassment Training: Dramatization and Discussion" (2005)
  • California Employment Lawyers Association, "Employment Law 101: Law Office Management" (2005)
  • State Bar of California, Labor & Employment Law Section, "The Avoidable Consequences Doctrine After McGinnis" (2005)
  • Bar Association of San Francisco, "New Face of Sexual Harassment" (2004)
  • Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada, "Regarding McGinnis and Beyond" (2004)
  • Lorman, Discovery Skills for Legal Staff in California (2004)
  • Bar Association of San Francisco, Labor and Employment Law Section
  • "The New Employment Form Interrogatories and Jury Instructions" (2002)
  • California Employment Lawyers Association, "Discovery of Electronic Data and Other Prickly Discovery Issues" (2001)
  • California Employment Lawyers Association, "Ethical and Strategic Use of Internet and Other Electronic Technology in Discovery and Trial" (2000)
  • California Employment Lawyers Association, "Interaction between FMLA, ADA, and Workers Compensation Claims" (1999)
  • American Board of Vocational Experts, "Use of Vocational Experts in Wrongful Termination Cases" (1999)
  • California Rehabilitation Association North, East Bay, San Francisco District, "Expert Witness Testimony: The Nuts and Bolts for Rehab Counselors" (1999)
  • California Employment Lawyers Association, "Developing and Managing the Plaintiff's Employment Practice" (1998)
  • State Bar of California, Labor and Employment Law Section, "Multiple Forums for the Injured/Disabled Worker" (1993)
  • California Employment Lawyers Association, "Practice Tips: Torts with Potential" (1993)
  • San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, "Hiring and Firing Within the Law" (1993)
  • California Trial Lawyers Association, "Requests for Admission" (1992)
  • Bay Area Legal Recruitment Association, "Sexual Harassment in Law Firms" (1992)
  • California Federation of Teachers, Council of Classified Employees, "Public Employees and Wrongful Discharge" (1987)

Editorial Boards

  • Bender's California Labor & Employment Bulletin (2004—)
  • Representing California Sexual Harassment Plaintiffs, James Publishing (2004)
  • Guerilla Discovery, James Publishing (2003)

Law School Teacher

  • Advocacy Skills Workshop, Stanford University Law School, 1992—
  • Intensive Advocacy Program, University of San Francisco Law School, 1994—
  • California Judicial Council Advisory Committees: Chair, Employment Form Interrogatories Advisory Committee to the California Judicial Council, 1999-2002
  • Co-Chair, California State Bar Labor and Employment Law Section's Special Committee on Jury Instructions, 2008—
  • Chair, 2003
  • Member, 2001-2003

Organizational Leadership

  • California Employment Lawyers Association, Chair, 2003-2005
  • Board of Directors, 1998—
  • Executive Committee, 2005—
  • California State Bar Labor and Employment Law Section, Chair, 2007-2008
  • Vice Chair, 2006-2007
  • Secretary, 2005-2006
  • Executive Committee, 2002-2005
  • Advisor, 2008—

Practice Areas Explained

Phil Horowitz's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

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Workplace Discrimination

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Sexual Harassment

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Personal Injury

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Family Law

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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 venue, 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 Phil Horowitz

Where is Phil Horowitz's law office located?
Phil Horowitz's law practice is located in Oakland, California. The firm is Law Offices of Phil Horowitz. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Phil Horowitz handle?
Phil Horowitz focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, personal injury, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Phil Horowitz practiced law?
Phil Horowitz has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Phil Horowitz go to law school?
Phil Horowitz earned their education at (J.D. Straus, 1983); (B.A., 1979).
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What awards or recognition has Phil Horowitz received?
Phil Horowitz's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Straus
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1983
B.A.
Occidental College
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1983

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