The Law Offices of Joe DiPaola is a California Plaintiff's Employment Law and Employment Litigation Law Firm. Mr. DiPaola's legal practice is concentrated in the area of employment law and employer-employee relations. Specifically, he handles employment discrimination (sex discrimination, racial discrimination, age discrimination, disability discrimination, pregnancy discrimination), harassment (sexual harassment, racial harassment), collective bargaining, employee severance, employee benefits, employment termination, whistle-blowing, etc.                    The Law Offices of Joe DiPaola, Esq.
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Disability Discrimination Disability Discrimination
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TERMINATION
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RESUME
Mr. DiPaola's resume, including a summary of his education, legal experience, and qualifications.

Resume: Mr. DiPaola's legal experience, education, and credentials.
Education: BA, Stanford University; JD, Washington University; MBA, UCLA.
Experience: Member of the California, Maryland and Washington, DC bars; over 20 years of litigation experience.
RATES
Mr. DiPaola's fees and costs, including contingency fee litigation retainer terms.

Fees and Costs: Fee schedules, contingency fee arrangements, costs, etc. Most cases are handled by Mr. DiPaola on a contingency fee basis. Costs are billed at actual cost---there is no "premium" billing.
LAW
Brief summaries of employment discrimination and harassment laws, both Federal and California

A brief summary [including a table of statutes] of US and California Employment Law.
EEOC
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

A lawsuit in US District Court starts with filing a discrimination or harassment claim with the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) , and requesting an EEOC "Right to Sue" authorization letter. Mr. DiPaola explains: How to File a Claim with the EEOC. Please contact the EEOC directly or consult with an attorney to file an EEOC claim.
DFEH
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH)

A lawsuit in California Superior Court starts with filing a discrimination or harassment claim with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) , and requesting a DFEH "Right to Sue" authorization letter. Mr. DiPaola explains: How to File a Claim with the California DFEH. Please contact the DFEH directly or consult with an attorney to file a DFEH claim.

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