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Exceptional legal expertise and knowledge of employment law
“Claudia clearly outlined all of those for me and was very relatable, supportive, and accessible. I would highly recommend her.”
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Compassionate and caring approach with clients
“Her compassion, expertise, attentiveness and her will to never give up is what sets her aside from the rest. I felt like I was part of a new family, knowing I could pick up the phone at any time for whatever reason and always get a response.”
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Strong advocacy and tenacity in pursuing client's interests
“She is a very strong and tough (when necessary) advocate for the individual she represents. Her support staff is equally diligent.”
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Transparent and honest communication
“What makes her a great attorney is how candid she is with her clients; from day one, she was very honest about the risks and benefits of litigation- there were never any unrealistic expectations nor unexpected surprises.”
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Successful case outcomes
“In the end they gave me my job back, all back pay and a promotion. They also paid Claudia's legal fees.”
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07 Apr, 2022 by Merrill
Claudia came highly recommended by another top attorney, and that recommendation was spot on. When I consulted Claudia about a concerning situation with my employer, she carefully thought through all of my options, considering actions I could take on my own and actions that involved retaining her for more involved representation. She paid close attention to details and clearly had extensive experience handling similar issues. Should my problem persist, I will definitely hire her.
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16 Sep, 2019 by Lf
Claudia was a fantastic lawyer from the moment we first met. She listened to my story and was warm and welcoming. This instantly made me feel like she would be the perfect fit for my case. She helped me with my maternity and pregnancy discrimination case against my former employer. She was always there when I had questions (or even when I just needed to vent). I always felt like she was on my side and she was always helpful and explained everything to me throughout the entire process. I could not have asked for a better outcome and it was all thanks to her hard work. I highly recommend Claudia as an employment lawyer.
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07 Jun, 2019 by Emily
I was in a situation for which I need guidance and clarity regarding my rights, my options, and my risks. Claudia clearly outlined all of those for me and was very relatable, supportive, and accessible. I would highly recommend her.
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14 Jan, 2019 by John
At what was supposed to be the highest point in my career suddenly became the most harassing and lowest point of my career and I was passed over for a promotion. Not because the other person was more qualified than I was, but because I followed the law and did the right thing and the people I worked for did not like that. After researching several attorneys, my wife and I found Claudia, and the decision to retain her was the best decision we ever made. After explaining our case to Claudia, we found that she was not only extremely professional but a very caring human being. Throughout the entire process of our case Claudia was there with us every step of the way. She explained every single proceeding that we had to go through and guided us, not only as a professional attorney in and out of court, but personally as a caring and understanding person. Because of her extensive working knowledge of employment and labor laws, Claudia was able to successfully resolve our case. My wife and I will always be extremely grateful for Claudia’s hard work and dedication and we highly recommend Claudia Reis to anyone seeking an attorney who practices in employment and labor laws.
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04 Aug, 2017 by Anonymous
Claudia is the perfect combination of understanding and compassion, and then a complete Pit bull when the appropriate time comes. No matter what she is doing, she always find the time to answer or return your phone call. She has an easy way about her that makes complex matters understandable without ever being condescending. My case involved a government organization which I worked for. I reported on people who were doing the wrong things to the appropriate authorities (admirable to most people). My employer fired me after finding out that I had reported the wrong doing (in essence they fired me for blowing the whistle). Claudia was relentless in her preparation and she never stopped working. Claudia was there for me every step of the way and never took their answers to be justified. Anytime the employer made any kind of move, Claudia would immediately be firing off e mails or rushing to court to file a motion. She doesn't budge when she knows she's right. Claudia had the employer on their heels from day one and they feared her. In the end they gave me my job back, all back pay and a promotion. They also paid Claudia's legal fees. I've been told in order to win a case you need three things. You need a good client, good facts for the case and a good attorney. When you retain Claudia you automatically start with one of those three, the other two are up to you. In this day and age, your job is your life. When your life is on the line, you want Claudia. KP
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06 Nov, 2013 by Carol
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