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Experienced Sexual Harassment Attorneys in California
Broderick Saleen Law Firm is a dedicated legal practice specializing in sexual harassment, employment discrimination, and defamation cases. With over 35 years of combined experience, our attorneys provide personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique needs. We prioritize accessibility, ensuring clients receive direct support throughout their legal journey. Our team has authored 'A Victim's Guide to Sexual Harassment for California,' establishing our authority in this critical field. We serve clients across Northern California, including Palo Alto, San Francisco, and surrounding areas.Our commitment to justice is reflected in our track record of securing significant settlements for victims. We approach each case with empathy, recognizing the emotional impact of harassment and discrimination. Our legal expertise extends to workplace retaliation, pregnancy discrimination, and gender-based claims. We offer comprehensive consultations to help clients understand their rights and options. Our firm combines decades of experience with a client-centered approach to deliver results-driven legal representation.
Services
Sexual Harassment
Employment Discrimination
Defamation
Libel & Slander
Intimate Privacy
Revenge Porn
Pregnancy Discrimination
Gender Discrimination
Retaliation Cases
Title IX Claims
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of combined experience in sexual harassment litigation
- Our attorneys co-authored 'A Victim's Guide to Sexual Harassment for California'
- We provide personalized legal strategies for each client's unique situation
- Our team maintains the highest Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating
- We offer direct attorney access and immediate case consultations
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell
- AV Preeminent Attorney
What people say
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Services
Sexual Harassment
Our firm specializes in representing victims of workplace sexual harassment, including quid pro quo and hostile work environment cases. We help clients understand their legal rights under California FEHA and federal Title VII laws. Our attorneys provide comprehensive support from initial consultation through litigation when necessary.
Employment Discrimination
We handle all forms of employment discrimination including pregnancy, gender, and age discrimination. Our attorneys help clients navigate complex legal frameworks like the California Fair Pay Act and Title IX. We provide strategic guidance for proving discrimination and seeking appropriate remedies.
Defamation
Our firm represents clients in defamation cases involving libel, slander, and internet defamation. We help victims of false statements that damage professional or personal reputations. Our attorneys have experience handling complex cases involving workplace rumors and online harassment.
Intimate Privacy
We specialize in cases involving non-consensual distribution of intimate images and privacy invasions. Our attorneys understand the emotional impact of revenge porn and work to protect clients' rights under California's strict privacy laws. We help secure cease-and-desist orders and pursue damages for victims.
Retaliation Cases
Our firm handles cases involving unlawful retaliation for reporting harassment or discrimination. We help clients document retaliation patterns and prove causal connections to protected activities. Our attorneys have successfully represented clients in whistleblower cases and wrongful termination claims.
People
Timothy Broderick
Attorney
With over 35 years of legal experience, Timothy Broderick is a nationally recognized sexual harassment attorney. He co-authored 'A Victim's Guide to Sexual Harassment for California' and maintains the highest Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating. He focuses on employment law and civil rights litigation.
Katrina Saleen
Attorney
Katrina Saleen is a skilled employment law attorney known for her compassionate client approach. She provides expert legal advice on workplace discrimination and harassment cases. Her practice focuses on protecting employee rights and pursuing justice for victims of workplace misconduct.
Questions
What constitutes illegal sexual harassment in California?
Illegal sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that creates a hostile work environment or affects employment decisions.
How do I prove workplace discrimination?
To prove workplace discrimination, you must show you experienced adverse employment action based on protected characteristics like gender, pregnancy, or race, supported by documentation and witness testimony when available.
What should I do if I experience workplace retaliation?
Document all incidents, preserve evidence, and consult an attorney immediately. Retaliation for reporting harassment or discrimination is illegal and requires prompt legal action to protect your rights.
How long do I have to file a harassment claim?
In California, you have three years from the incident date to file with DFEH, or 300 days for federal EEOC claims. Consult an attorney promptly to ensure timely filing.
Can I sue for non-sexual workplace harassment?
Yes, harassment based on protected characteristics like gender, race, or pregnancy creates actionable hostile work environments even without sexual content, including gender-based favoritism or stereotyping.
