Goldstein Browne, PC - Oakland, CA

Championing California Workers Against Corporate Injustice in Oakland

Every employee deserves a workplace defined by dignity, respect, and equal opportunity under the law. Headquartered at 1111 Broadway in Downtown Oakland, Goldstein Browne, PC provides tireless legal advocacy for employees across Alameda County, the Bay Area, and throughout California. Established in 2017 by partners Byron Goldstein and David Browne, alongside renowned civil rights counsel Barry Goldstein, the firm has achieved numerous top-tier settlements and verdicts in state and federal courts. By exclusively representing individuals and workers rather than corporate employers or insurance carriers, the legal team focuses single-mindedly on leveling the playing field. When you need to hire an attorney who possesses the trial tenacity and financial resources to take on multinational employers, Goldstein Browne, PC provides compassionate counsel and fierce courtroom representation.

Eradicating Workplace Sexual Harassment and Hostile Work Environments

Unlawful sexual conduct in the workplace inflicts severe personal trauma and jeopardizes professional careers. Serving as dedicated harassment lawyers, the firm holds employers accountable for fostering or tolerating inappropriate workplace behavior. Key areas of focus include:

• Prosecuting quid pro quo sexual harassment claims where job promotions, raises, or employment retention are conditioned upon romantic compliance.
• Litigating pervasive hostile work environments marked by unwelcome physical touching, vulgar propositions, and degrading digital messages.
• Protecting workers against swift supervisor retaliation, demotions, and negative evaluations after filing formal human resources reports.
• Recovering substantial compensatory damages for emotional suffering, back pay, lost benefits, and punitive damages.

Confronting Systemic Discrimination and Unlawful Discharges

California Fair Employment and Housing Act provides extensive protections against prejudice, yet workplace bias remains persistent. As experienced workplace discrimination lawyers, Goldstein Browne, PC prosecutes claims involving race, national origin, gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, and disability bias. Furthermore, the firm acts as aggressive wrongful termination lawyers, standing up for workers who are fired for exercising statutory rights, requesting accommodations, or taking protected medical leave under the California Family Rights Act. For executives and professionals negotiating departures, the firm conducts detailed severance agreement reviews to negotiate enhanced compensation and preserve vital legal rights.

Recovering Unpaid Compensation and Overtime Premiums

Wage theft robs hard-working individuals of their earned livelihood. Working as dedicated wage and hour lawyers and employment and labor lawyers, the firm challenges corporate wage abuses through individual lawsuits and Private Attorneys General Act representative actions. The firm recovers unpaid overtime, meal and rest break penalties, and damages for independent contractor misclassification.

Why California Employees Trust Goldstein Browne

Facing workplace injustice can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to fight corporate defense lawyers alone. If you need an attorney urgently because your employer is threatening termination or ignoring harassment, prompt legal intervention is crucial. Goldstein Browne, PC operates on a contingency fee basis with no upfront fees or costs unless a financial recovery is achieved. When you want to find a lawyer recognized by Super Lawyers and respected statewide for historic employment verdicts, contact Goldstein Browne, PC in Oakland today for a free confidential consultation.