Galen T. Shimoda, ADR Attorney in Elk Grove, California
Over 23 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Breach of Contract, and Civil Rights · 4.8/5 rating from 6 verified client reviews
ShareholderatShimoda & Rodriguez Law, PC
Elk Grove, CA
Practicing adr in Elk Grove since 2003.
- 23+
- Years practicing
- 4.8 ★
- 6 client reviews
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Galen T. Shimoda is a shareholder based in Elk Grove, CA. The practice focuses on ADR, Breach of Contract, and Civil Rights. Galen has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Shimoda & Rodriguez Law, PC. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 6 client reviews.
- Based in
- Elk Grove, CA
- Experience
- over 23 years
- Known for
- ADR · Breach of Contract · Civil Rights
- Handles ADR, Breach of Contract, and Civil Rights matters from Elk Grove, CA.
- Over 23 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Galen T. Shimoda: Galen T. Shimoda is a shareholder based in Elk Grove, CA. The practice focuses on ADR, Breach of Contract, and Civil Rights. Galen has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Shimoda & Rodriguez Law, PC. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 6 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Galen's practice areas in Elk Grove
Galen concentrates on adr, breach of contract, civil rights, class action, and discrimination. Each area below outlines the kind of case Galen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR
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Discrimination
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Employment
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Employment Contracts
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Family Law
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General
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Litigation
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Wage & Hour
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Whistleblower
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Wrongful Termination
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ADR cases in Elk Grove, California
Galen takes adr matters in Elk Grove, 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 Galen agrees to represent you.
Breach of Contract cases in Elk Grove, California
Galen takes breach of contract matters in Elk Grove, 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 Galen agrees to represent you.
Civil Rights cases in Elk Grove, California
Galen takes civil rights matters in Elk Grove, 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 Galen agrees to represent you.
Class Action cases in Elk Grove, California
Galen takes class action matters in Elk Grove, 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 Galen agrees to represent you.
Discrimination cases in Elk Grove, California
Galen takes discrimination matters in Elk Grove, 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 Galen agrees to represent you.
Biography
Galen T. Shimoda, adr attorney serving Elk Grove
Galen T. Shimoda is a shareholder based in Elk Grove, CA. The practice focuses on ADR, Breach of Contract, and Civil Rights. Galen has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Shimoda & Rodriguez Law, PC. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 6 client reviews. Galen works from Elk Grove, California and takes on adr matters across the region.
Mr. Shimoda earned his J.D., with Great Distinction, from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, where he was also inducted into the Order of the Coif. He served as Editor-in-Chief for The Transnational Lawyer from 2002 to 2003. Mr. Shimoda received a B.A. in Asian Studies and a B.S. in Business Management from the University of Utah in 2000.
Legal Experience
Prior to starting his own firm, Mr. Shimoda defended employment claims brought against large domestic and multi-national corporations while working at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. Using this experience, he now represents individual employees in employment and personal injury cases. Mr. Shimoda specializes in prosecuting individual, class action, and Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) wage and hour claims for overtime, meal period violations, unpaid commissions and bonuses, minimum wage, and more. Mr. Shimoda also has extensive experience with other areas of labor and employment including disability and pregnancy discrimination, failure to accommodate and engage in the interactive process, sexual harassment, leave law, military rights (USERRA), privacy rights, wrongful termination, and whistleblowing cases. On a practical note, Mr. Shimoda has handled a number of jury and de novo trials, arbitrations, Labor Commissioner and other administrative hearings.
Notable Decisions
Eicher v. Advanced Business Integrators, Inc., 151 Cal. App. 4th 1363 (2007) - Mr. Shimoda handled the de novo trial and the appeal in Eicher. The appellate court confirmed that Plaintiff was misclassified as a non-exempt employee and affirmed the trial court's decision. It also found that Plaintiff was entitled to attorney's fees despite losing his overtime claim in front of the Labor Commissioner.
Dayton v. Sears Roebuck & Co., 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 5075 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 14, 2015)– Summary judgment denied against Plaintiff’s Fair Employment and Housing Act claims denied in a hotly contested disability discrimination case.
McFarland v. Almond Board of California, No. 2:12-CV-02778 (E.D. Cal. 2015) –Summary judgment denied in a case involving claims and allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination.
Publications
"Japan's New Equal Employment Opportunity Law: Combating Sexual Harassment in the Workplace," 16 Transnational Law. 215 (2002)
"The Underrepresented Worker," Sacramento County Bar Journal (September 2006)
"Abuses of Firm Technology Can Be Fatal Distraction," L.A. Daily Journal (June 25, 2004)
Professional Memberships and Affiliations
- California Employment Lawyers Association (CELA)
- Sacramento County Bar, Labor and Employment Member and Past Board Member
- Capitol City Trial Lawyers Association Member
Speaking Engagements
Mr. Shimoda has been invited to speak at a number of forums as a plaintiff lawyer:
- Lorman Military Leave Law Speaker
- Restaurant Association Speaker at Annual Seminar (Los Angeles)
- Federal Bar Association, Sacramento Chapter: 2015 Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (Mar. 30, 2016)
- CEB – Employment Law Practice: 2016 Year in Review (Jan. 20, 2017)
- CEB – Employment Law Practice: 2015 Year in Review (Jan. 22, 2016)
- CEB – Employment Law Practice: Year in Review (2014) (Jan. 9, 2015)
- CEB - Employment Law Practice: Year in Review (2013) (Jan. 10, 2014)
- Sacramento County Bar Association - Class Actions from the Trenches: Real World Experiences from the Plaintiff and Defense Bar (Feb. 21, 2012)
- Sacramento Employer Advisory Council – Wage and Hour Workshop: Going Beyond the Exemption Discussion (Apr. 7, 2016)
- Sacramento County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section – PAGA Representative Litigation: Emerging Trends and Issues (May 17, 2016)
- Sacramento Business Journal Panel – Overtime Rules (Jun. 23, 2016)
- Association of Defense Counsel of Norther California & Nevada - Employment Law Update – Do the Math: Calculation Exposure and Damages in Wage and Hour Cases (Aug. 12, 2016)
Personal Interest
Mr. Shimoda enjoys spending time with his three children and his wife. He served a two-year mission for his church in Seoul, South Korea and enjoys participating in various service projects for his church. When he can find time, Mr. Shimoda enjoys fly-fishing, volleyball, and basketball.
Galen's approach to adr cases
Mr. Shimoda earned his J.D., with Great Distinction, from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, where he was also inducted into the Order of the Coif. He served as Editor-in-Chief for The Transnational Lawyer from 2002 to 2003. Mr. Shimoda received a B.A. in Asian Studies and a B.S. in Business Management from the University of Utah in 2000. Legal Experience Prior to starting his…
Clients Galen works with
Galen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, breach of contract, and civil rights matters in Elk Grove and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Galen studied and practices
University of the Pacific J.D. with great distinction
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University of Utah B.A. Asian Studies University of Utah B.S. Business Management
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Jurisdictions
Galen's state bar admissions
Utah
2021 · ACTIVE
California U.S. Dist
2003 · ACTIVE
Galen studied at — in University of the Pacific J.D. with great distinction and — in University of Utah B.A. Asian Studies University of Utah B.S. Business Management.
Law school and academic background
Galen completed — in University of the Pacific J.D. with great distinction and — in University of Utah B.A. Asian Studies University of Utah B.S. Business Management. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Galen runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Galen's legal honors and published work
Galen has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Galen's professional memberships and bar associations
Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce Asian/Pacific Bar Association of Sacramento Sacramento County Bar Association
Treasurer, Executive Committee Board Member, Labor & Employment Section) Capitol City Trial Lawyers Association California Employment Lawyers Association (Member, Wage and Hour Committee · membership
Locations
Galen T. Shimoda's office in Elk Grove
Galen's primary office is at 9401 East Stockton Boulevard, Suite 120, Elk Grove, CA, 95624. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Shimoda & Rodriguez Law, PC
9401 East Stockton Boulevard, Suite 120
Elk Grove, CA 95624
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Client reviews of Galen T. Shimoda — 4.8/5 rating from 6 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Galen. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing adr attorneys in Elk Grove.
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How to hire Galen T. Shimoda — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Galen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Galen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Galen'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; Galen will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in Elk Grove, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr 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 Galen
Galen discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr 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. Galen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Galen's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Galen T. Shimoda
How much does it cost to hire Galen for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Galen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Galen offer a free consultation?
Galen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Galen's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Galen's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in California typically take?
Simple adr 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. Galen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Galen take my case if I'm outside Elk Grove?
Galen 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 — Galen 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 Galen?
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. Galen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Galen accepting new adr clients right now?
Galen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
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