Lawless, Lawless & McGrath - San Francisco, CA
Lawless, Lawless & McGrath is a premier San Francisco employee rights law firm with over seven decades of combined trial experience, advocating for workers in complex workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, and wrongful termination cases.
Tenacious Employee Rights Litigation in San Francisco
California provides some of the strongest worker protections in the country, yet employees throughout the Bay Area still face unfair treatment, systemic bias, and sudden retaliation from powerful employers. Standing up to corporate executives and entrenched human resource departments requires seasoned courtroom advocacy. Lawless, Lawless & McGrath was founded in 1988 by sister attorneys Barbara Lawless and Therese Lawless, establishing an enduring reputation as one of Northern California's foremost plaintiff-side employment litigation firms. Whether you need to hire an employment attorney in San Francisco to challenge an illegal firing or seek dedicated workplace discrimination lawyers to hold an employer accountable, the firm brings unwavering dedication, trial-tested strategies, and deep empathy to every client matter.
Comprehensive Workplace Discrimination and Retaliation Claims
Workplace bias harms careers, ruins professional reputations, and causes profound emotional trauma. As accomplished workplace discrimination lawyers and employment and labor lawyers, the firm represents professionals, tech executives, medical staff, and hourly workers across California:
- Defending employees against unlawful discrimination based on race, gender, pregnancy, disability, age, and sexual orientation.
- Prosecuting complex whistleblower retaliation cases under California Labor Code Section 1102.5.
- Representing victims of quid pro quo sexual harassment and toxic hostile work environments.
- Enforcing fair wage laws, addressing employee misclassification, and pursuing unpaid overtime disputes.
- Reviewing and negotiating executive employment contracts, separation agreements, and severance packages.
Trial-Tested Wrongful Termination Advocacy
Many employment disputes settle through mediation, but meaningful settlement leverage is forged through courtroom readiness. Operating as aggressive wrongful termination lawyers and harassment lawyers, the attorneys at Lawless, Lawless & McGrath prepare every case with the expectation of presenting it to a jury. The firm has secured multi-million dollar jury verdicts and landmark settlements against major corporations, including notable defamation awards for wronged executives. By thoroughly investigating internal communications, performance evaluations, and termination pretext, the legal team builds compelling narratives that resonate in the courtroom.
Distinguished Peer Recognition and Contingency-Fee Access
The partners at Lawless, Lawless & McGrath are consistently recognized by Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and Martindale-Hubbell with AV Preeminent ratings. Partner Emily McGrath and the firm's attorneys hold leadership positions in the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association and the California Employment Lawyers Association. Believing that financial hardship should never bar an employee from high-caliber representation, the practice handles meritorious claims on a contingency-fee model, meaning clients pay no legal fees unless compensation is successfully recovered.
Schedule a Confidential Case Evaluation
If you have experienced illegal retaliation, mistreatment, or unexpected discharge, strict legal deadlines govern your right to pursue compensation. Lawless, Lawless & McGrath invites aggrieved workers to reach out for a confidential case evaluation. Whether you need wage and hour lawyers to recoup earned compensation or experienced wrongful termination lawyers to clear your professional name, the team at 354 Pine Street is prepared to champion your cause. Contact the firm today to learn how their proven trial attorneys can protect your career and future.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Situated in the bustling Financial District of San Francisco, just a short walk from Market Street and the Embarcadero.
Building Location
Housed in the historic 7-story Dividend Building, a classic Edwardian-style commercial structure completed in 1907. It sits on Pine Street, surrounded by notable landmarks such as the Transamerica Pyramid and Peet's Coffee.
Parking Details
Paid public underground parking is located nearby at the Saint Mary's Square Garages. There are also multiple paid public parking lots and metered street parking spaces in the surrounding area.
Public Transit
Served by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Route 2 (Clement); nearest stop is at Sutter Street & Sansome Street.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the historic main lobby on Pine Street. Take the passenger elevator up to the 4th floor to reach the offices of Lawless, Lawless & McGrath: SF Employment Lawyers.