Bogatin Corman & Gold Attorneys At Law - Oakland, CA
Bogatin, Corman and Gold Attorneys At Law is an established Oakland, California law firm founded in 1995, delivering experienced legal advocacy in employee rights, labor litigation, copyright and trademark law, arts and entertainment representation, and commercial disputes throughout the Bay Area.
Progressive Legal Advocacy for Workers, Creators, and Entrepreneurs
Securing legal justice in today's workplace and creative economy requires attorneys who possess fearless courtroom dedication and deep statutory mastery. Based in downtown Oakland at 1330 Broadway, Bogatin, Corman and Gold Attorneys At Law has served employees, creative artists, and local businesses since 1995. The firm was established by founding partners M.J. Bogatin, William Corman, and Andrew Gold, uniting distinguished backgrounds in union representation, civil rights advocacy, intellectual property protection, and complex civil litigation.
Whether an employee needs to hire an attorney after facing wrongful termination or a creative professional seeks to find a lawyer to defend proprietary work, Bogatin, Corman and Gold provides passionate, individualized counsel. The firm is widely recognized across Northern California for taking on powerful corporate entities and governmental bodies while maintaining an accessible, empathetic practice environment dedicated to protecting fundamental rights.
Comprehensive Employment Law and Employee Advocacy
California provides some of the strongest worker protections in the country, yet employees routinely face unlawful retaliation and wage deprivation. Partner William Corman brings decades of high-impact labor law experience, having represented thousands of workers and served as staff counsel for major national and statewide labor organizations. The firm's employment practice covers:
- Wrongful termination claims stemming from discrimination, whistleblowing, or public policy retaliation
- Workplace discrimination cases involving race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or medical status
- Hostile work environment and sexual harassment litigation
- Wage and hour disputes, unpaid overtime, rest break violations, and commission chargeback recovery
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and California Family Rights Act (CFRA) denial claims
- Negotiating executive employment agreements and confidential severance packages
- Representing public and private sector labor unions and school district personnel commissions
Arts, Entertainment, and Intellectual Property Protection
A distinctive hallmark of Bogatin, Corman and Gold is its internationally recognized arts and entertainment law practice led by M.J. Bogatin. A long-time officer and former president of California Lawyers for the Arts, Bo provides vital legal support to visual artists, filmmakers, authors, musicians, and performers. As trusted copyright lawyers and trademark lawyers, the firm assists creators with federal trademark and copyright registrations, moral rights enforcement under the Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA), public art commission agreements, licensing contracts, and art fraud claims.
Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Recovery
In addition to labor and intellectual property advocacy, the firm maintains robust practices in business litigation and personal injury. The attorneys handle partnership disputes, contract enforcement, and commercial controversies for emerging enterprises. Furthermore, the firm advocates for injured individuals and their families recovering from serious vehicular collisions and premises liability incidents, securing fair financial restitution while holding negligent parties accountable.
Dedicated Service and Community Leadership
Bogatin, Corman and Gold is built on a foundational philosophy that top-tier legal representation should demystify the law and remain accessible to all. The firm frequently accepts employment matters on a contingency fee basis and offers flexible consultation options. If you urgently need an attorney in Alameda County to evaluate an illegal workplace action or safeguard your creative intellectual property, Bogatin, Corman and Gold provides the seasoned advocacy required to achieve justice.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the heart of the Downtown Oakland business district, directly adjacent to the bustling Oakland City Center.
Building Location
Housed on the 8th floor of 1330 Broadway, a Class A, 18-story office tower designed in the classic International Style and boasting LEED Gold certification, located steps from Golden Lotus Vegetarian.
Parking Details
The building features an on-site subterranean parking garage accessible from the first floor, with additional hourly or monthly public parking available at the nearby City Center Parking Garage or the Trans Pacific Centre Garage.
Public Transit
Served by Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Route Orange/Red/Yellow (Richmond / Berryessa / SF / Millbrae); nearest stop is at 12th Street / Oakland City Center Station.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the recently renovated main lobby of 1330 Broadway, check in at the secure security desk, and take one of the passenger elevators up to the 8th floor to find Suite 800.