Vetted Firm Profile · San Francisco

Minnis & Smallets LLP

San Francisco Employee-Side Employment Law — Sexual Harassment & Wrongful Termination · 369 Pine Street, Suite 720, San Francisco, CA 94104

Sexual Harassment Wrongful Termination Workplace Discrimination No Fee Unless You Win Trial Lawyers Award Employee-Side Only
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Our Verdict

Minnis & Smallets is a SF employment-law boutique focused exclusively on representing employees (never employers). Founders Sonya and Evan have been honored by the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association for their significant verdict on behalf of a woman subjected to gender-based harassment. Best fit for: sexual harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, race/gender/age discrimination, and pregnancy-discrimination cases against Bay Area employers (including tech companies).

Pricing & Fees

Minnis & Smallets LLP works on contingency. 33⅓%–40% of recovery (no fee unless you win). The intake call is free, and they will quote you in writing before you commit.

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Key Attorneys

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Sonya Smallets

Founding Partner

Co-founded the firm. Honored by SF Trial Lawyers Association for major gender-harassment verdict. Specializes in sexual harassment and pregnancy discrimination cases.

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Evan Minnis

Founding Partner

Co-founded the firm. Trial lawyer specializing in wrongful termination, retaliation, and severance negotiation against Bay Area tech employers.

What Clients Say

Reviews summarized from public sources, tagged by the legal situation involved.

Anonymous
Anonymous
Sexual Harassment — Settled
★★★★★
Boss harassed me for two years. Sonya filed the case, deposed the harasser, settled for life-changing money.
Anonymous Tech Worker
Anonymous Tech Worker
Wrongful Termination
★★★★★
Fired in retaliation for reporting safety violations. Evan handled it. Substantial settlement plus reformed company policies.
Anonymous
Anonymous
Pregnancy Discrimination
★★★★★
Demoted three weeks after announcing pregnancy. Sonya tried it. Six-figure settlement plus reinstatement.

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FAQ — Minnis & Smallets LLP

How much does Minnis & Smallets charge?
Nothing up front. Contingency: 33⅓%–40% of any recovery. Costs advanced. No fee unless you win.
Do they represent employers?
No, employee-side only. They never have a conflict because they don't represent the employers they're suing.
How long do these cases take?
Most settle in 12–18 months. Cases that go to trial take 2–3 years. Realistic timeline given at consultation.
Do I have to file with the DFEH first?
Usually yes — they file the DFEH or EEOC charge for you. Don't worry about doing it alone.
What about severance negotiation?
Yes — they help senior employees negotiate severance packages, often worth 2–3x what HR initially offered.