John Louis Armanino, Employment Attorney in San Francisco, California
Over 47 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Insurance, and Workers Comp · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
MemberatHanna, Brophy, MacLean, McAleer & Jensen, LLP
San Francisco, CA
Practicing employment in San Francisco since 1979.
- 47+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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John Louis Armanino is a member based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, Insurance, and Workers Comp. John has over 47 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hanna, Brophy, MacLean, McAleer & Jensen, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- San Francisco, CA
- Experience
- over 47 years
- Known for
- Employment · Insurance · Workers Comp
- Handles Employment, Insurance, and Workers Comp matters from San Francisco, CA.
- Over 47 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About John Louis Armanino: John Louis Armanino is a member based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, Insurance, and Workers Comp. John has over 47 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hanna, Brophy, MacLean, McAleer & Jensen, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by John Louis Armanino
John concentrates on employment, insurance, and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case John handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Insurance
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Workers Comp
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Employment cases in San Francisco, California
John takes employment matters in San Francisco, 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 John agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in San Francisco, California
John takes insurance matters in San Francisco, 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 John agrees to represent you.
Workers Comp cases in San Francisco, California
John takes workers comp matters in San Francisco, 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 John agrees to represent you.
Biography
About John Louis Armanino — Over 47 years of California employment experience
John Louis Armanino is a member based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, Insurance, and Workers Comp. John has over 47 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hanna, Brophy, MacLean, McAleer & Jensen, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
John Louis Armanino is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation defense, insurance defense & workers' compensation subrogation, labor code section 132a & serious and willful misconduct. John received a B.A. degree from University of San Francisco in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years. John practices at Hanna, Brophy, MacLean, McAleer & Jensen, LLP in San Francisco, CA.
Working with John on a employment matter
John Louis Armanino is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation defense, insurance defense & workers' compensation subrogation, labor code section 132a & serious and willful misconduct. John received a B.A. degree from University of San Francisco in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years. John practices at Hanna, Brophy, MacLean, McAleer & Jensen, LLP in San Francisco, CA.
Clients John works with
John reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, insurance, and workers comp matters in San Francisco and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
John Louis Armanino's legal education and bar admissions
University of San Francisco
J.D. · 1979
University of San Francisco
B.A. · 1976
Jurisdictions
John's state bar admissions
California
1979 · ACTIVE
John studied at J.D. in University of San Francisco and B.A. in University of San Francisco.
Law school and academic background
John completed J.D. in University of San Francisco and B.A. in University of San Francisco. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice John runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of John Louis Armanino
John has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
John's professional memberships and bar associations
State Bar of California
membership
Locations
John Louis Armanino's office in San Francisco
John's primary office is at 90 New Montgomery Street, 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94105. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Hanna, Brophy, MacLean, McAleer & Jensen, LLP
90 New Montgomery Street, 5th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
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Client reviews of John Louis Armanino — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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How to hire John Louis Armanino — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with John usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
John charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain John'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; John will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in San Francisco, 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 John
John 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. John confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
John'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 John Louis Armanino
How much does it cost to hire John for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. John walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does John offer a free consultation?
John charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain John's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check John'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. John gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can John take my case if I'm outside San Francisco?
John 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 — John 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 John?
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. John will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is John accepting new employment clients right now?
John'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 Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego in California
John handles employment matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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