Paul Pfeilschiefter
Top rated Employment & Labor attorney in San Rafael, California
Bailey Law Partners LLP
Practice areas: Employment & Labor, Class Action & Mass Torts, Employment Litigation; view more
Licensed in California since: 2014
Education: University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings)
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Partner at Bailey Law Partners LLP in San Rafael, California, Paul Pfeilschiefter provides efficient legal representation to clients throughout Northern California and the Bay Area. Focusing on employment law, he handles unpaid wages, employee misclassification, discrimination, harassment, whistleblower claims, severance negotiations and class-action litigation. Additionally, his practice extends to construction law, where he brings sharp advocacy and tailored solutions to safeguard workers' rights and guide individuals and businesses through complex legal disputes.
Driven by a relentless goal to vindicate his clients’ rights, Mr. Pfeilschiefter fights tirelessly against unlawful workplace practices and unfair treatment. He recognizes that every legal dispute carries significant personal and financial impact, which is why he stands as a steadfast advocate for those who have been wronged. By holding employers and negligent entities strictly accountable, he ensures that his clients secure the full justice, proper compensation and dignity they rightfully deserve.
To achieve meaningful results, Mr. Pfeilschiefter rejects one-size-fits-all strategies in favor of deeply personalized solutions tailored to each client's specific circumstances. He takes the time to thoroughly understand individual goals, crafting targeted legal approaches for every employment and construction dispute. This client-focused method ensures clear communication, empowers individuals throughout the legal process and maximizes key opportunities to successfully resolve complex claims efficiently and effectively.
Before pursuing his legal education at UC Law San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings), Mr. Pfeilschiefter completed his master’s degree from Georgia State University and his bachelor’s degree at UC Berkeley. He gained his licensure to practice law in California in 2014 and is further admitted to appear before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Northern, Southern and Central Districts of California and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.
Practice areas
Employment & Labor: Employee, Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff, Employment Litigation: PlaintiffFocus areas
Class Actions, Employment Law - Employee, Labor Law, Sexual Harassment, Unions, Wage & Hour Laws, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- 50% Employment & Labor: Employee
- 30% Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff
- 20% Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2014, California
Professional Webpage: https://www.workerrightsattorney.com/team/paul-pfeilschiefte...
Bar / Professional Activity
- California State Bar (SBN 301463)
- Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Central District of California
- Southern District of California
- Eastern District of California
- Northern District of California
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Confidential Settlement. Employment dispute involving allegations of age discrimination. , 2023
- Confidential settlement. $130,000.00. Breach of contract on behalf of contractor against subcontractor. , 2026
- Confidential settlement. $85,000.00. Disability discrimination. , 2026
- Confidential settlement. $40,000.00. Disability discrimination against retail employee. , 2026
- Confidential settlement. $150,000.00. Wage claims, breach of employment agreement, failure to obtain worker's compensation insurance. , 2025
- Resolution of prevailing wage penalty in the amount of $1.4M on behalf of contractor with joint and several liability assessed by DLSE. , 2024
- Confidential settlement. $130,000.00. Disability/age discrimination. , 2024
- Expungement of early withdrawal penalty pursuant to ERISA on behalf of union contractor. , 2020
- Confidential settlement. $90,000. Disability discrimination. , 2024
- Confidential settlement. $175,000.00. Disability discrimination. , 2025
- Confidential settlement of whistleblower retaliation claim. $575,000.00. , 2026
- Trial verdict with an award of $1.2M in economic damages to class members in a class action wage and hour dispute. Alameda County Superior Court Case No. RG20058323., 2026
- Confidential Settlement. Undisclosed amount for claims of disability discrimination. , 2023
- Confidential Settlement. Undisclosed amount for claims of sexual harassment and gender based discrimination. , 2023
- Confidential Settlement. Undisclosed amount for resolution of class action wage and hour with individual claims of discrimination. (Pending court approval.) , 2024
- $365,000. Confidential settlement. Breach of contract, 2021
Educational Background
- J.D., U.C. Hastings College of Law
- B.A., U.C. Berkeley
- M.A., Georgia State University
Industry Groups
- Banking
- Construction
- Food Services
- Public Sector
- Retail
- Technology
- Transportation
- unionized employees
Office location for Paul Pfeilschiefter
1010 B Street
Suite 203
San Rafael, CA 94901
Phone: 855-936-6928
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2020 - 2024