Overview
Joanna L. Sacavitch brings a wealth of legal experience to her work as a Partner at Gordon, Edelstein, Krepack, Grant, Felton & Goldstein, LLP. Prior to joining the firm, she practiced Intellectual Property Law with the Bay Area firm of Gray, Cary, Ware, and Friedrich.
Ms. Sacavitch has been practicing law for almost 20 years and has a broad knowledge of all phases of case handling, from conducting initial client meetings and depositions to conducting extensive research, drafting pleadings, and taking cases to trial.
Her depth of experience in every phase of court and administrative systems enables Ms. Sacavitch to effectively represent her varied client base, including Teamsters, retail clerks, police officers, firefighters, ironworkers and members of the entertainment industry, including stunt and special effects people.
Honors and Affiliations
Ms. Sacavitch is on the Board of Directors of the California Applicants' Attorneys Association, a 1,000-member statewide organization that advocates for injured workers' rights, and serves on the organization's Membership and Public Safety committees. She is a member of the California Bar Association and the Los Angeles County Bar Association.
Education
Ms. Sacavitch received a bachelor’s of arts degree in history from the University of California at Santa Cruz. While earning her Juris Doctorate from Golden Gate University of Law, she served as Editor of Law Review in Intellectual Property Law. She earned both degrees with the highest honors and was presented with a myriad of AMJUR awards for excellence.
News about Joanna L. Sacavitch
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New law mandates 80 new hours of COVID-19 retroactive relief for employees of businesses as well those who are in-home workers.
GEK Attorneys Play Essential Roles in CAAA and SCAAA
GEKLAW attorneys continue to play active and vital leadership roles in the California Applicants' Attorneys Association (CAAA) and its Southern California chapter, SCAAA.
New Rule Encourages Transparency in Reporting
New OSHA ruling is designed to hold employers more accountable and to increase workplace safety, thus reducing on-the-job injuries.
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- New Rule Encourages Transparency in Reporting
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