About April Spitzer

April Spitzer Glatt is an experienced attorney specializing in employment law, estate planning, probate litigation, transportation law, and real estate transactions. She is the co-founder and managing partner of Chauvel & Glatt, LLP, located at 66 Bovet Road, Suite 280, San Mateo, California 94402.

April Glatt obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. She later earned her Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law. Her educational background has equipped her with a solid foundation for her legal practice.

Her practice areas include employment law, where she addresses issues such as employee benefits, employment contracts, and wrongful termination. In estate planning, she assists clients with guardianship, trusts, and wills. Additionally, she handles probate matters, including administration and litigation, as well as various real estate law issues, such as land use and zoning.

April Glatt has a diverse career history, having served as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Illinois and as a Staff Attorney for the 19th Judicial Circuit in Illinois. She has also worked for the San Diego District Attorney’s Office and Bay Area Legal Aid. She is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Central, Northern, and Southern Districts of California, as well as the courts of Illinois.

In her professional life, April has been recognized as a Woman of Influence by the Silicon Valley Business Journal and has been selected to the Northern California Super Lawyers list from 2019 to 2025. She is actively involved in the San Mateo County Bar Association as the Chair of the Labor & Employment Section. Additionally, she supports community initiatives, particularly in advocating for bone marrow donation.

Education

Univ of California at Los Angeles

Undergraduate Degree

Univ of San Diego School of Law

Law Degree

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Accepted Jurisdictions

Illinois
California

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California U.S. District Court
Illinois Courts

Types of Cases Handled

employment law estate planning probate litigation transportation law real estate transactions

Legal Services Scope

Hearings Appeals Litigation Negotiations Trials

Office Locations

Main Office

 66 Bovet Road Suite 280 San Mateo CA 94402