About Stephen Anthony
Stephen Anthony Sommers is a dedicated employment attorney based in Pleasanton, California. Licensed to practice law in California since 2003, he has built a robust career advocating for employee rights. Mr. Sommers earned his Juris Doctor from Northeastern University School of Law in 2002, following a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Philosophy from East Carolina University in 1990. His educational background laid a solid foundation for his legal expertise in employment law. Mr. Sommers began his legal career as a law clerk for the United Mine Workers of America in 2000. This role marked the beginning of his commitment to labor rights.
In 2001, he expanded his experience by serving as a law clerk for the National Labor Relations Board and the law firm Bredhoff & Kaiser. His time as a law clerk to Chairman John C — Truesdale in 2002 further enriched his understanding of labor relations and employment law. Before entering law school, he worked as a union organizer and business agent for UNITE from 1995 to 1999, gaining firsthand experience in the challenges faced by workers. In 2002, Mr. Sommers joined Beeson, Tayer & Bodine as an associate attorney, where he focused on employment law. His dedication and expertise led him to become a partner at Kumin Sommers LLP in 2008. In 2012, he founded Sommers Employment Law Group, P.C., further solidifying his commitment to employee advocacy. His practice areas encompass many employment-related issues, including employment litigation, wage and hour violations, workplace discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, harassment claims, and class actions.
He also addresses off-the-clock work and missed break claims, ensuring comprehensive legal support for his clients. Throughout his career, Mr. Sommers has received recognition for his work in employment law. He has been honored multiple times by Super Lawyers as both a Rising Star and a top-rated employment litigator. His leadership roles in various plaintiffs’-side litigation firms throughout California underscore his influence in the field. He is an active member of the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, the California Employment Lawyers Association, and the California Consumer Lawyers Association, contributing to the ongoing dialogue on employee rights. Mr. Sommers is admitted to practice before the U.S.
District Court for the Northern District of California and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. He is also involved with the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference. His office is located at 3071 Crestablanca Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94566-6306, and he can be reached by phone at 415-260-5457. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Mr. Sommers is committed to advocating for employees who have been unfairly treated, striving to ensure fair treatment and accountability in the workplace.
