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"I needed to consult with an attorney regarding a situation I was having with my work: I was returning to work after having been on disability leave for about five months. I was very concerned about my company’s inquiries and documentation requirements for my return to work because I had good reason to believe they were infringing on my right to privacy of my Protected Health Information as a currently disabled person and also that they were discriminating against me. It was so incredibly hard to find an attorney who was willing to take my case and consult with me. I called around for many hours with zero luck. And then I found Richard!! He was willing to help me and I was so relieved to finally have found someone who will be on my side. He had excellent suggestions and advice, and reminded me of the privacy and confidentiality I have with him via attorney-client privilege. I felt safe discussing very sensitive matters with him and he really went above and beyond in helping me. It was obvious to me that he is very knowledgeable about employment law. He presented multiple scenarios to me of how my situation might play out and that is why I felt more than prepared when I had to speak with HR again. I am happy to say I am back at work now with all HR and privacy matters having been resolved. If I ever need legal advice on a future employment situation, I know I will be calling Richard again. He was also always prompt at responding to my emails, which was great, because I had certain deadlines to make in regards to my return to work. I cannot thank you enough, Richard."
Top-notch attorney for employees to go to - he is on our side!
April 14, 2023
"I got connected to Rich through one of his attorney relationships, and I am so glad I did! I am also an attorney with general knowledge of employment law, and Rich quickly earned my confidence and respect. Rich is both experienced and compassionate - I always felt my stress reduce after we chatted - and he kept me on track/focused on the end goal. With Rich's counsel, I got the exact result I wanted in every sense of the word: I am receiving ALL payments (without even having to provide standard additional documentation) while keeping relationships intact. He skillfully reined me in when I was irritated, which I believe was critical to achieving these results. Rich was exceptionally generous with his time. He knew I didn't want to litigate - my case did not have the potential to involve much money for him - yet he frequently gave me additional time when he did not have to. It is clear to me that Rich genuinely cares about his clients. Highly, highly recommended!!
Strongly recommended by an attorney
October 13, 2022
"I still cannot believe my luck to have found Attorney Vaznaugh… I met him due to the sexual harassment and retaliatory firing I suffered from a certain company. Since my case was more unusual than a straightforward situation, I wouldn’t have never hopped to find such powerful and devoted legal representation. Not only did Mr. Vaznaugh believed me, he also fought for me to get justice for almost three years!… On top of his very considerate and heartfelt support, he got me a settlement considerably bigger than I ever dreamed of. I highly recommend him to anyone because he doesn’t stop until justice is done!!!…
The Best!!!
November 27, 2021
"Mr. Vaznaugh is a top notch employment attorney who cares more about his clients and the law over anything else. His expertise is invaluable and choosing him to represent me was one of the best decisions I ever made. Do yourself a favor and reach out to him if you need help with an employment legal matter. You will not regret it!
Top Notch
October 21, 2021
"I feel I am so lucky to have Mr.Vaznaugh as my lawyer. He offered me the first consultation for free and provided me very timely response in every follow-ups. He is very experienced in California Employment law, and very supportive in my case, for every single question/concern I raised, he always offered me accurate answers and functioned as my backbone. Though I was in hourly consultation, he cared about my severance package and helped negotiate the payment, which increased the total payment by ~50%. Truly THANKS to him and in my case, I also learned a lot from him."
Professional, Experienced and Supportive.
June 14, 2021
"I had a great experience working with Richard. I was pretty scared going into a lawsuit with a multinational company and was not even really aware of my rights until I spoke with him. The process was painless and I am very glad that I had him as an advocate for me! He helped me a lot and I am grateful for him. He is an honest good person and I am very glad that I had him as my lawyer."
Great to work with, efficient, helpful.
May 22, 2021
"Richard j Vaznaugh did an outstanding job from the day I walked in his office he took care of my case he worked so hard and did everything in his power. Made everything happen he is very understanding and will work with you with anything you need to get done he is an amazing lawyer, I’m so thankful that I choose good lawyer like him he fought for my case , He will Communicate with you so well. Always makes sure that he talks to you first before he makes any Decisions and so truthful and he has never let me down . If I ever go thru anything in life I know Richard will take care of me. I can’t thank him enough for all his hard work he has done and I’m grateful for him Thank you once again! I will Highly recommend him!
Best lawyer in town
April 14, 2021
"I take this opportunity to highlight my recent and extremely positive experience working with Mr. Richard Vaznaugh as my attorney in an employment-related matter. Mr. Vaznaugh absolutely exceeded my hopes by providing a strategic approach which efficiently and successfully enabled reaching a timely settlement and thereby obviating the need to proceed to mediation or further legal action. Additionally, Mr. Vaznaugh was laser-focused and assertive advocate for my case as well as steadfast in ensuring my understanding of the negotiation process and associated timelines whilst providing comprehensive recommendations. I can and do enthusiastically and strongly recommend working with Mr. Vaznaugh as a consummate professional and extremely talented attorney."
Professional, articulate, strategic, and effective
April 14, 2021
"It is not every day most people look for a lawyer, but if you are looking for one I have found the BEST! Richard Vaznaugh has been absolutely amazing to work with. From the initial consultation to the end result. Richard is professional, articulate, knowledgeable and extremely effective. Richard took my case during a time that I was fighting for my life against cancer. He always was considerate to my health and what I could handle mentally and physically. I strongly believe that no other attorney could have successfully achieved the outcome I was looking for like Richard did. He is absolutely the best and did an amazing job. I highly recommend Richard Vaznaugh."
Look no further! Excellent Attorney
January 13, 2021
"I was represented in an employment litigation case by Richard, and his firm. Richard and his team handled by case as if it were their own. They spend a lot of time doing research and learning about the nuances of my industry. The firm's experience is evident in how all the details are handled, & strategies to overcome anticipated defense. Overall, an excellent experience, with really knowledgeable people, culturally aware team!
Attention to details, methodical, strategic, experienced
May 14, 2020
“Richard was very clear, direct and helpful in our first phone call. His help was worth his competitive service fees. He understands the law and wanted to make sure if there was a fit for his practice and my specific case. He was a caring person first with good business values and that is why I will always contact him and pay him for his services when a future needs arise. He sets the bar higher than ‘the legal bar’”
Trustworthy: ★★★★★ Excellent
Responsive: ★★★★★ Excellent
Knowledgeable: ★★★★★ Excellent
Kept me informed: ★★★★★ Excellent
✔ I recommend Richard Vaznaugh
✔ I hired Richard in 2013.
✔ Richard handled my Employment / Labor matter.
"Faced with the distress and humiliation of losing my job due to disability discrimination from my former employer of over 13 years, I was referred to Richard by a friend. From my our first meeting, I knew I did not need to look further. During our first consultation, Richard spent nearly two hours discussing high-level details surrounding my case, asking thoughtful questions and providing insight as to points to consider if I chose to pursue a legal matter with my former employer.
He carefully vets each case before deciding to represent clients so that he provides the utmost attention, focus and investment to ensure a successful outcome. Believe me, this is no legal "chop shop", and I am very thankful for the unparalleled quality and service he and his team provided. The process Richard and I followed was an interactive one. He constantly kept me informed as to progression of the case, educated me on steps I needed to take and more than adequately prepared me in achieving milestones such as completing paperwork, organizing documentation for his review, etc.
He provided clear explanation of complex legal processes, terms, etc. so that I was more than ready for the twists and turns my former employer presented. He and his more than capable staff invested countless hours day and night meticulously poring over documents, communication, facts and figures surrounding my case in building a solid, firm foundation. This process resulted in my presenting a solid argument against my former employer.
Ultimately, his patient support and collaboration helped to reduce uncertainty and ensured I was more confident and clear-headed during the deposition process. Mr. Vaznaugh was also incredibly compassionate and showed a genuine concern for my well being. He indulged my panicked, anxiety-laden emotions with calm, strength and encouragement, refocusing me on the facts and building my confidence when I needed it most. I cannot thank him enough for showing this truly authentic and "human" side. It was invaluable to me.
Ultimately, after a year and a half process, Richard was instrumental in negotiating a very favorable settlement to my case without my having to weather the traumatic experience of trial. While he felt confident we would prevail, he unflinchingly supported my decision to settle. If you are fortunate enough to work with Mr. Vaznaugh in managing your legal needs and representation, I am certain you will be more than satisfied as I was."
Responded in timely manner: ★★★★★
Answered questions clearly: ★★★★★
Understood needs: ★★★★★
Gave complete and clear information: ★★★★★
Knowledgeable in legal area: ★★★★★
Good value for money: ★★★★★
Would hire again: Yes
Would recommend to friend: Yes
I'm fairly sure Richard is a Jedi
The process took some time but in that time I didn't have to lift a finger, he went to bat for me each day to help me and in the end got win my case.
If you have a labor problem and are in need of an amazing lawyer, call Richard.
"I found Mr. Vaznaugh on the Internet. I posted my case and Mr. Vaznaugh responded to me. I used to work for 18 years as an assistant manager for a large retail corporation. I became partially disabled and my employer wrongfully terminated my employment. After numerous rejections from other attorneys who were unwilling to take on such a powerful opponent, Richard Vaznaugh exhibited firm confidence in my case from the beginning. Not once I had a feeling of insecurity about my choice of attorney. He guided me through the many steps of this legal dispute with a clear vision, always having the right move ready to counter the legal moves of my employer's legal team. He kept me informed, never sparing time to explain our course of actions. He possesses formidable legal acumen allowing him to be determined to go all the way even with a large case like mine. Eager to take my case to trial, he pushed my employer to the point where they ultimately succumbed and agreed to my demands of the settlement. Not only was I extremely satisfied with Mr. Vaznaugh's legal services, he helped me through a very difficult time of my life."
July 19, 2012
"I found Richard through Legal Match. He contacted me the same day I sent the request for assistance. He was very helpful and put me at ease immediately. He advised me through each step of the process and made me feel like I was an important and integral part of the case, not just another client or number. With his skill, we won the case during mediation and avoided a long, drawn out case. I was very satisfied with his services. Director in San Francisco"
February 13, 2011
Responded in timely manner: ★★★★★
Answered questions clearly: ★★★★★
Understood needs: ★★★★★
Gave complete and clear information: ★★★★★
Knowledgeable in legal area: ★★★★★
Good value for money: ★★★★★
Would hire again: Yes
Would recommend to friend: Yes
"Richard Vaznaugh has great expertise in his field as well as great understanding of his clients' needs. His help enabled me, one person, to take on a world famous, multi-billion dollar company and win. If you have good cause, he will get the job done. Richard's help had made a profound change in how I view my workplace. My case allowed me an opportunity to see the bad side of the company I was suing but ironically also the good. Richard gives lawyers a good name."
Trustworthy: ★★★★★ Excellent
Responsive: ★★★★★ Excellent
Knowledgeable: ★★★★★ Excellent
Kept me informed: ★★★★★ Excellent
✔ I recommend Richard Vaznaugh
✔ I hired Richard in 2013.
✔ Richard handled my Employment / Labor matter.
I have previously worked with 3-5 lawyers.
"Richard was efficient, hard-working and very responsive. He does not posture but relates in a compassionate and conscientious way. He has a great sense of humor which diffuses tense situations. I had an extremely complicated case - my boss had stolen money from me and from the company. Subsequently, I got sick on the job and was put on unpaid personal leave and as retaliation to my whistle blowing was forced out. Richard worked out a fair settlement, he made sure every "t" was crossed and "i" was dotted. He calmly cut through all the smug obfuscations, mean-spirited bluster and outright lies lobbed by the other side. I would certainly recommend him and use his services again."
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