About Berne
Berne H. Reuben is a California attorney admitted to the State Bar in 1978, holding bar number 79332. His license is currently inactive. He is the principal attorney at the Law Office of Berne Reuben, located at 2222 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. Mr. Reuben has over 47 years of experience in the legal field, focusing on employment law and civil rights. His practice encompasses various aspects of employment law, including employee benefits, employment contracts, discrimination, ERISA, wage and hour disputes, sexual harassment, whistleblower cases, and wrongful termination. In civil rights, he handles matters related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), discrimination, employment, fair housing, police misconduct, and privacy law. All cases are managed on a contingency fee basis.
Mr. Reuben earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Boalt Hall (University of California, Berkeley School of Law) in 1977, where he was honored with membership in the Order of the Coif. Prior to that, he completed his first year of law studies at Golden Gate University School of Law in 1974, graduating first in his class. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Clark University in 1970, where he also served as a teaching assistant in philosophy.
Throughout his extensive career, Mr. Reuben has represented clients in various stages of legal proceedings, including hearings, appeals, litigation, negotiations, and trials. His practice areas cover a broad spectrum of employment law issues, such as employee benefits, employment contracts, discrimination, ERISA, wage and hour disputes, sexual harassment, whistleblower cases, and wrongful termination. In civil rights, he handles matters related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), discrimination, employment, fair housing, police misconduct, and privacy law.
Mr. Reuben is a member of the California State Bar, having been admitted in 1978. His license is currently inactive. He is based in Berkeley, California, and serves clients throughout the state. His office is located at 2222 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94704.
Mr. Reuben is fluent in English and offers his legal services to a diverse clientele in the Berkeley area and beyond. His extensive experience and comprehensive understanding of employment and civil rights law make him a valuable resource for individuals seeking legal assistance in these areas.