Tamarah P. Prevost

Top rated Employment Litigation attorney in San Francisco, California

Altair Law
Tamarah P. Prevost
Altair Law

Practice areas: Employment Litigation, Employment & Labor, Civil Rights; view more

Licensed in California since: 2016

Education: Santa Clara University School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2026 Selected to Rising Stars: 2019 - 2025

Altair Law

465 California Street
5th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104 Visit website
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As a partner and trial attorney at Altair Law in San Francisco, California, Tamarah P. Prevost champions the cause of employees in intricate employment and wrongful termination disputes. Her advocacy extends across various industries, with a particular emphasis on guiding executives through complex workplace challenges. She is passionately committed to safeguarding employee rights and promoting fairness in the workplace.

Alongside her endeavors in employment law, Ms. Prevost navigates a diverse array of cases. Her portfolio includes bicycle mishaps, construction site incidents, consumer protection disputes, industrial workplace injuries and medical negligence. She also deals with significant situations involving motorcycles, cars and trucks, as well as cases of liability related to premises and products, public entities, rideshare occurrences and workplace issues, including cases of wrongful death. 

Celebrated for her bold approach in taking cases to trial when needed, Ms. Prevost consistently achieves positive outcomes for her clients through negotiation, courtroom battles or trial proceedings. Her keen attention to detail and strategic thinking make her particularly effective in resolving disputes for executives, addressing both their professional and personal challenges. Her academic path began with a degree from Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, Canada, followed by a J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law. 

Licensed in California since 2016, Ms. Prevost is admitted to practice before the California Courts of Appeal, the Superior Courts of California and the Supreme Court of the United States. She plays a dynamic role as a Board Member and leads the Legal Affairs Committee at PRC, a nonprofit in San Francisco committed to offering legal advocacy and support to those in need. Additionally, she serves on the boards of the San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association, the Western Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice. She trusts the law's power to transform workplaces into more equitable environments. 

Outside the courtroom, Ms. Prevost is a respected narrator and author in employment law. Her insights have been featured in notable publications such as the San Francisco Chronicle, Daily Journal, Forum and Trial magazines. She often shares her views on new trends and best practices as a panelist and speaker at conferences. The Daily Journal has recognized her among the Top 100 Women Lawyers and Top 40 Under 40 lists.

Practice areas

Employment Litigation: Plaintiff, Employment & Labor: Employee, Civil Rights, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Americans with Disabilities Act, Disability, Discrimination, Employment Discrimination, Employment Law - Employee, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Race Discrimination, Retaliation, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

  • 40% Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
  • 30% Employment & Labor: Employee
  • 20% Civil Rights
  • 10% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff

First Admitted: 2016, California

Professional Webpage: https://altairlaw.com/tamarah-prevost

Bar / Professional Activity

  • California Court of Appeal
  • Western Trial Lawyers Association. Board Member
  • American Association for Justice, Board Member
  • San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association, Board Member
  • Supreme Court of the United States
  • Superior Courts of California

Pro bono / Community Service

  • The Digital Moose Lounge (DML) is the first point of contact for Canadians in the Bay Area. As the Governance Chair on the Board, this year I helped the Board update DML's bylaws, and ensure compliance with DML's non-profit status. It is a pleasure to work with, and welcome, other Canadians to the Bay Area community!, 2014
  • PRC Board Member and Chair of the Legal Affairs Committee

Educational Background

  • Simon Fraser University, B.C., Canada

Honors

  • Top 100 Women Lawyers, Daily Journal, 2024
  • Northern California SuperLawyers List Rising Star, 2018 – 2024
  • Top 40 Under 40, Daily Journal, 2023
  • Top 100 Women Lawyers, Daily Journal, 2023

Office location for Tamarah P. Prevost

465 California Street
5th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104

Phone: 415-685-0542

Selections

1 Year Super Lawyers
7 Years Rising Stars
  • Super Lawyers: 2026
  • Rising Stars: 2019 - 2025

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