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Brittany Marie Ranelli, Employment Attorney in San Diego, California

Over 7 years of legal practice

AssociateatGreenberg Traurig, LLP

San Diego, CA

Practicing employment in San Diego since 2019.

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Brittany Marie Ranelli is an associate based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Employment. Brittany has over 7 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

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San Diego, CA
Experience
over 7 years
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Employment
  • Handles Employment matters from San Diego, CA.
  • Over 7 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Brittany Marie Ranelli: Brittany Marie Ranelli is an associate based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Employment. Brittany has over 7 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Brittany Marie Ranelli

Brittany concentrates on employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Brittany handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in San Diego, California

Brittany takes employment matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brittany agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Brittany Marie Ranelli — Over 7 years of California employment experience

Brittany Marie Ranelli is an associate based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Employment. Brittany has over 7 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

Brittany Ranelli (formerly Wunderlich) defends employers in discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour matters, including class and PAGA actions, in state and federal courts. She also provides strategic counseling to clients on employee leaves and accommodations, employment policies, and wage and hour compliance. Brittany’s clients span a wide range of industries, including technology, consulting, construction, retail, transportation, manufacturing, health care, and education.Brittany handles all phases of employment litigation, from initial pleadings through mediation, arbitration, and trial. She has experience drafting and arguing motions, including motions to compel arbitration, demurrers, and summary judgment motions, and routinely takes and defends depositions of parties and witnesses. Brittany has negotiated resolutions at mediation for employers facing significant exposure. She has also first-chaired an arbitration proceeding and secured a complete defense verdict. In addition, Brittany has obtained dismissals of class claims through strategic litigation tactics. Brittany’s litigation practice also includes responding to administrative charges and appearing for evidentiary hearings before state and federal agencies, including the California Civil Rights Department (CRD), the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE), and U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).In her counseling practice, Brittany provides guidance on all aspects of the employment relationship, including onboarding procedures, employee leaves of absences, payroll and timekeeping practices, and termination of the employment relationship. Brittany conducts wage and hour audit and investigates allegations of inappropriate workplace conduct and employee complaints. Her practice also includes counseling employers and executives regarding executive compensation agreement.ConcentrationsWage and Hour Class and PAGA Actions.

Working with Brittany on a employment matter

Brittany Ranelli (formerly Wunderlich) defends employers in discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour matters, including class and PAGA actions, in state and federal courts. She also provides strategic counseling to clients on employee leaves and accommodations, employment policies, and wage and hour compliance. Brittany’s clients span a wide range of…

Who Brittany represents

Brittany reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment matters in San Diego and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Brittany Marie Ranelli's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of San Diego School of Law

    J.D. · 2019

  • University of Colorado at Boulder

    B.A. Order · 2016

Jurisdictions

Brittany's state bar admissions

  • California United St

    2019 · ACTIVE

Brittany studied at J.D. in University of San Diego School of Law and B.A. Order in University of Colorado at Boulder.

Law school and academic background

Brittany completed J.D. in University of San Diego School of Law and B.A. Order in University of Colorado at Boulder. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Brittany runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Brittany's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Professional & Community InvolvementMember, Lawyers Club of San Diego, 2019-Present Member, San Diego County Bar Association, 2019-Present

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Locations

Brittany Marie Ranelli's office in San Diego

Brittany's primary office is at 12760 High Bluff Dr., Ste. 240, San Diego, CA, 92130. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

12760 High Bluff Dr., Ste. 240

San Diego, CA 92130

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Hiring guide

How to hire Brittany Marie Ranelli — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Brittany usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Brittany charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brittany's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Brittany will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in San Diego, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Brittany

Brittany discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Brittany confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Brittany's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Brittany Marie Ranelli

  • How much does it cost to hire Brittany for a employment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Brittany walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Brittany offer a free consultation?

    Brittany charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brittany's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Brittany's current terms during booking.

  • How long do employment cases in California typically take?

    Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Brittany gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Brittany take my case if I'm outside San Diego?

    Brittany is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Brittany will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Brittany?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Brittany will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Brittany accepting new employment clients right now?

    Brittany's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Employment attorneys serving San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California

Brittany handles employment matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.

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