Ginny Thao Van Laettner, Employment Attorney in Oakland, California

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

• Employment

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• General

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Ginny's primary office is at 180 Grand Ave Ste 750, Oakland, CA, 94612-3797. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

Ginny 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.

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

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

• Does Ginny offer a free consultation?

  Ginny charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ginny's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Ginny'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. Ginny gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Ginny take my case if I'm outside Oakland?

  Ginny 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 — Ginny 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 Ginny?

  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. Ginny will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Ginny accepting new employment clients right now?

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