Representative and Class Actions

Google/adecco gag rules case
Apple SURVEILLANCE & SPEECH CASE
SCHWAB EMPLOYEE RIGHTS CASE

A HIGH-IMPACT EMPLOYMENT LAW FIRM

Baker Dolinko & Schwartz (BDS) is a boutique law firm driven by its mission to protect and expand the rights of employees and individuals against violations and invasions by corporate or state entities. From an office in San Francisco, BDS maintains a state and nationwide practice. It provides comprehensive legal services in a broad range of complex matters, including those involving free speech, privacy, non-competes and restrictive covenants, employment agreements, discrimination and harassment, wage and hour, retaliation, and whistleblowing.

With more than a hundred years of combined experience, attorneys Chris Baker, Bob Dolinko, Adam Kmett, and Deborah Schwartz are known for their work on behalf of the public, as well on behalf of individuals at all levels of businesses, including hourly employees and temps, independent contractors, physicians, start-up founders, salespersons, private equity principals, senior executive service members, and CEOs and other C-suite officers at small, mid, and large cap companies.

We are selective in our cases, and focus on high stakes or cutting edge matters with significant public policy implications. Our goal, in every matter, is the best possible result.

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The Courts and Clients on Baker Dolinko & Schwartz*

  • "They treated me from the beginning with respect and no judgment. I appreciated their candor and humor as we moved through all the different stages, and they were able to give me a voice where I did not have one previously."

    - Former Client

  • "I actually find that this is an excellent settlement. As a matter of fact, under the circumstances faced by plaintiffs and their counsel, it was not an easy matter to get this from start to finish."

    – The United States District Court for the Northern District of California

  • "You did an excellent job. Your papers are terrific. Obviously you are a really good lawyer. And the class, although they’ll never know it, was fortunate to have you as their representative."

    - California Superior Court for City and County of San Francisco

  • "I found their advice to be accurate, succinct, and actionable."

    - Former Client

  • "[T]his settlement has achieved significant labor law enforcement in inducing Google to change its policies which allegedly violated the fundamental rights of employees...."

    - San Francisco Superior Court (complex (citing the LWDA))

  • "I hope you are doing well and helping others as you had helped me.... I consider myself fortunate to have met you and [Chris] at the right time. The fog of war creates a lot of confusion, and if one has never held a rifle, the fog of war is even worse. With you and [others], I had a team of sharp shooters...."

    - Former Client

  • "In the Court’s view, this is an excellent result for the aggrieved employees and the state."

    - Santa Clara Superior Court (complex)

  • "You are always there to help us and this was super critical for my future opportunities. My family and myself really appreciate your prompt action."

    - Former Client

  • "The settlement provides immediate relief to the aggrieved employees and former employees, and potentially benefits the public. It remediates the alleged present violations and provides notice to current and former employees of important rights."

    - United States District Court, Northern District of California

 * Our firm cannot guarantee a particular result.