Atty. Sonya Lisa Smallets

Atty. Sonya Lisa Smallets

Sonya Lisa Smallets is a lawyer practicing wrongful termination, employment discrimination, sexual harassment. Sonya received a B.A. degree from Swarthmore College in 1996, and has been licensed for 23 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Sonya Lisa Smallets at a glance

Sonya Lisa Smallets is a Member based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Minnis & Smallets LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, and sexual harassment. Admitted to practice in California (2003). Educated at University of California at Berkeley (J.D., 2001) and Swarthmore College (B.A., 1996). Active member of San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association Consumer Attorneys of California. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sonya Lisa Smallets is a lawyer practicing wrongful termination, employment discrimination, sexual harassment
  • Sonya received a B.A. degree from Swarthmore College in 1996, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Sonya practices at Minnis & Smallets LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Sonya Lisa Smallets's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sonya Lisa Smallets 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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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 Francisco 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 Sonya Lisa Smallets

Where is Sonya Lisa Smallets's law office located?
Sonya Lisa Smallets's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Minnis & Smallets LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sonya Lisa Smallets handle?
Sonya Lisa Smallets focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Sonya Lisa Smallets practiced law?
Sonya Lisa Smallets has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Sonya Lisa Smallets go to law school?
Sonya Lisa Smallets earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Sonya Lisa Smallets for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California at Berkeley
- 2001
B.A.
Swarthmore College
- 1996

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2003

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