Rissell Law, APC based in San Francisco, was founded with the mission of providing quality service and advice concerning employment law to its clients. The firm’s focus is workplace law for individuals. Attorney Melody Rissell Leonard, the founding attorney, is passionate about giving individuals and employees a voice and helping them navigate through difficult and complex legal matters. She is licensed to practice in both California and Nevada. Attorney Melody understands that the loss of a job or your need to request an accommodation from your employer can be extremely stressful.

Some examples of common representation and advice and counsel include:

• Wrongful Termination
• Discrimination in the Workplace
• Sexual Harassment
• Sexual Assault and Battery
• Severance Agreement Reviews and Negotiations
• Employment Agreement and Offer Letter Advice and Counsel
• FMLA/CFRA Violations
• Workplace Investigation Representation for Employees
• General Advice and Counsel Regarding Workplace Issues
• Berman Hearing Representation
• Entertainment Law
• Disability Discrimination
  • Reasonable Accommodations
  • Failure to Engage in the Interactive Process
• Wage and Hour Matters
  • Misclassifications
  • Labor Code Violations and Private Attorney General Act Claims