California Business Formation, Small Business and Employment Law Attorney
Law Office of Janelle J. Smith
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1212 Broadway, Suite 701 Oakland, California 94612 USA |
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(510) 239-3995
(510) 380-2788
Law Firm Overview
Located in Oakland, California, the Law Office of Janelle J. Smith handles small business law and employment law matters for clients in the San Francisco Bay area. Attorney Janelle J. Smith is committed to personal service and meeting clients’ small business legal needs efficiently and cost-effectively.Small Business Law. Janelle focuses on start-up formation, contract drafting, lease review, permitting requirements, and compliance with employment practices. Her goal is to foster the entrepreneurial spirit in the Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco and greater Bay Area to help you and your business succeed. Services include: Business Formation, Incorporation, Limited Liability Company (LLC), Employment Agreements, Licensing & Manufacture Agreements, Copyright, Trademark, Wind-up and Dissolution.
Employment Law. Janelle represents employees and small businesses in employment matters including: employee handbooks, determining proper employee classification as exempt or non-exempt, identifying employees vs. independent contractors, maintaining compliance with federal and state employment laws for hiring, termination and throughout the employment relationship. She also represents clients in matters ranging from drafting employment policies, employment agreements, to litigation for wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment and wage and hour violations. She is dedicated to promoting fair and safe work environments and will assist small business clients in establishing policies that enhance the well-being of their employees and stay in compliance with the law.
Janelle is a lawyer with a background in litigation, accounting and human resources. Janelle serves clients in Oakland, San Francisco, Berkeley, Walnut Creek, San Jose and other cities within Alameda County, Contra Costa County and Santa Clara County.
