About

Scott Cole is a highly respected attorney in Oakland, California, known for his expertise in employment and consumer rights class action law. Scott Edward Cole is the founder and principal attorney at Cole & Van Note, a prominent law office specializing in employment and consumer rights class action cases in California. He obtained his law degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 1992, and his Bachelor's degree in Speech Communications from San Francisco State University in 1989. As a member of the California State Bar and the State Bar’s Labor and Employment Law Section, Mr. Cole is licensed to practice in all California federal courts, including the 6th and 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. He has handled cases in various states across the country, such as New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, Nevada, Ohio, and Texas, and has extensive experience in nationwide class actions. Mr. Cole is actively involved in several legal organizations, including the National Association of Securities Dealers, California’s Animal Legal Defense Fund, and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. He has also authored numerous scholarly publications and frequently lectures on employment law, data breach law, and class action procedures. Throughout his career, Mr. Cole has successfully prosecuted hundreds of wage and hour class actions, achieving record settlements and judgments for employment claims. He has played a significant role in shaping employment law in both trial and appellate courts for many years. Additionally, Mr. Cole is the author of the book "Fallout" and serves as a mediator for employment, consumer, and data breach law disputes at Cole Mediations. In conclusion, Scott Edward Cole is a highly accomplished lawyer with a strong track record of success in the field of employment and consumer rights class action law. His dedication to his clients and commitment to justice make him a respected figure in the legal community.

Legal Issues

Consumer Law

Class Action, Lemon Law

Employment Law

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Civil Rights

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages

• English: Spoken, Written

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• President/CEO
  Cole & Van Note
  1992

Education

Associations

Costs

• Free Consultancy Service

Location