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Patton • Wolan • Carlise LLP
San Francisco Bay Area Sexual Harassment Lawyers

Do not be intimidated or silenced. Hold those who are responsible accountable in a court of law – contact sexual harassment lawyers at Patton • Wolan • Carlise LLP today. Confidential and discreet, we provide free initial consultations in order to discuss your case and answer any questions you might have before pursuing legal action.

Victims of sexual harassment are often reluctant to come forward because of the discomforting nature of their experience. Victims often fear for their job, their reputation, and whether or not anyone will believe them. The sexual harassment lawyers at Patton • Wolan • Carlise LLP have represented many victims of improper conduct in the workplace. We have the experience and knowledge necessary to uncover critical and important evidence, subpoena witnesses and company records, and put sexual predators on trial. The victim is not at fault – it’s those who abuse their position of authority that must be called to account for what they’ve done.

Protecting Yourself: Things You Can Do Now

If you’re considering filing sexual harassment charges against your employer, it’s important to gather any evidence or pertinent information available to you. Once proceedings begin, evidence may be lost or unavailable. To help build your case, here are the kinds of documentation you can begin collecting now:

• Improper E-mail
• Copies of Performance Reviews
• Sexually Themed Announcements
• Suggestive Drawings or Notes Left in the Workplace
• Copies of Complaints You’ve Filed with Your Human Resources Department
• Sexually Explicit Phone Messages Left at Work or at Your Home
• A Log of Dates and Times When Improper Comments or Touching Occurred

Leveling the Playing Field

Regardless of how many attorneys a company employs and the resources available to them, everyone is equal before the law. At Patton • Wolan • Carlise LLP, we won’t be intimidated – we know how to level the playing field and expose behavior employers try to sweep under the rug. We have recovered millions of dollars in damages for clients over the years and know what it takes to build a strong, convincing case.

We’re conveniently located one block from the 19th street BART station and have plenty of validated parking nearby.

Patton • Wolan • Carlise LLP
1999 Harrison Street, Suite 1350
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: 510.987.7500
Fax: 510.987.7575
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