Atty. Randall E. Strauss
Randall E. Strauss is a leading employment litigation attorney with an impressive record of success.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Oakland, CA · 33+ Years Experience
Profile Summary
About Randall E. Strauss at a Glance
Randall E. Strauss is a Partner based in Oakland, California, practicing at Gwilliam, Ivary, Chiosso, Cavalli & Brewer A Professional Corporation. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, personal injury, and employment. Admitted to practice in California (1993), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1994), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1997), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1997). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1993) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Randall E. Strauss
- Randall E. Strauss is a leading employment litigation attorney with an impressive record of success
- When not in the courtroom, Randy enjoys playing guitar with his band, attending San Francisco Giants games, and spending time with his wife and their son
Practice Areas Explained
Randall E. Strauss's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Randall E. Strauss handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Oakland.
Wrongful Termination in Oakland
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Workplace Discrimination in Oakland
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Sexual Harassment in Oakland
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Personal Injury in Oakland
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Employment Law in Oakland
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Randall E. Strauss is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Oakland
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.
Oakland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Oakland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Oakland Choose Randall E. Strauss
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Randall E. Strauss's practice in the field of wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, personal injury, and employment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Randall E. Strauss brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Randall E. Strauss can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful termination, discrimination, and sexual harassment, Randall E. Strauss can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Oakland
A Oakland-based practice means Randall E. Strauss attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Randall E. Strauss Handles in Oakland
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Randall E. Strauss has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Randall E. Strauss directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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