Experienced Employment Lawyer Joins Hoge Fenton Jones & Appel

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Hoge Fenton Jones & Appel, a leading Northern California law firm, today announced that Jeanine DeBacker, J.D., an experienced employment lawyer, has joined the firm. DeBacker will be based in the firm’s Silicon Valley office.

“I have long admired the lawyers of Hoge Fenton for their professionalism and excellent client service, and I look forward to continuing this tradition.”

DeBacker is an employment law litigator who uses her courtroom experience to help employers prevent litigation through well-crafted policies, staff trainings, and informal dispute resolution. She both counsels businesses on human resource and employment law issues and defends them in sexual harassment, race and age discrimination, wrongful discharge, wage and hour, bonus and commission, and other employment and compensation related claims.

A member of the International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists, DeBacker also represents qualified retirement plans, 401(k) plans, and multi-employer pension and welfare plans in litigation and before government agencies. She works with clients regarding plan administration, qualification and participant communication, and handles Department of Labor and IRS controversies and ERISA litigation.

DeBacker is a graduate of Santa Clara University School of Law and Wellesley College. She is an active member of the Society for Human Resource Management, currently serving as the Legislative Director for the California State Council. She also is a member of the Northern California Human Resources Association, Central Valley Human Resource Management Association, and International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. She is a frequent speaker, regularly presenting on numerous employment and benefits related topics at the invitation of professional organizations all over the state.

DeBacker commented, “I have long admired the lawyers of Hoge Fenton for their professionalism and excellent client service, and I look forward to continuing this tradition.”

Steven D. Siner, the firm’s Managing Shareholder, said, “We take great pride in our Employment Law Group and work hard to insure it has first rate professionals to service our clients’ needs. Jeanine is a perfect fit for us and we’re thrilled she’s on board. I know she will enhance the stature of our team and provide very valuable assistance to our clients.”

“We are delighted to have someone of Jeanine’s caliber join our group,” added Kathryn K. Meier, Chair of the firm’s Employment Law Group. “Jeanine’s skill and experience complements our existing expertise and adds breadth in key areas including employee benefits, executive compensation, and employment litigation. She has the winning combination of broad content expertise and business pragmatism that allows her to be an excellent counselor for our business clients.”

About Hoge Fenton

Since 1952 Hoge Fenton has been synonymous with excellence in advocacy representation. Today we provide a single source of outstanding legal service to businesses and individuals for their most important needs, including business formation and transactions, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, real estate and land use, labor and employment law, bankruptcy, estate planning and wealth management, complex family law matters, and pretrial, trial, and appellate representation in all areas of law.

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