he Law Offices of John T. Hendricks, P.C. combine the expertise and resources of a white-shoe law firm with the innovation and nimbleness of a digital-age business. We like to think of ourselves as “Savile Row meets SoMa.”
In addition to providing our clients with the highest level of legal expertise, we are committed to serving them according to their needs — from structuring engagement agreements that work with their budget cycles, to collaborating electronically, to making “house calls.”
With more than two decades of combined experience in all aspects of business, real estate and employment law for numerous industries, our attorneys apply their diverse backgrounds and expertise to represent clients in a wide range of legal and business matters. They adhere to strict professional and personal ethics and values, and have earned a strong reputation for their dynamic, efficient and effective client advocacy.
Following years of litigation practice representing Fortune 500 companies and their management, John Hendricks founded the Law Offices of John T. Hendricks, P.C. to provide businesses with the highest level of legal expertise and services, complemented by an unparalleled commitment to leverage the latest technology — all to give his clients the best possible representation.
Mr. Hendricks has advocated on behalf of clients in the airline, banking, construction, healthcare, insurance, Internet, oil, restaurant, technology and telecommunications industries. He practices in state and federal courts throughout California, focusing on defending single- and multi-plaintiff employment discrimination, harassment, unfair competition and wrongful termination claims. His skills in trial advocacy were recognized when he was awarded the NITA Advocate designation by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy in 2007.
Mr. Hendricks participates in several professional organizations, including the American Bar Association, the Bar Association of San Francisco, Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom, American Inns of Court, AIDS Legal Referral Panel and the National LGBT Bar. He has served as a director and officer for several of these organizations.
Mr. Hendricks earned his JD from the University of San Francisco School of Law and his BA from UCLA.
Elaine Leeming specializes in labor and employment law and employee relations. She provides clients with preventive advice on a broad range of employment issues, representing them in litigation, administrative hearings, labor arbitration and collective bargaining. With experience in human resources management in both private and public sector organizations, she offers clients a unique perspective in resolving all employment-related issues.
Ms. Leeming conducts workplace investigations of employee complaints and counsels clients in managing the investigative process. She is a skilled mediator and serves as a volunteer arbitrator of attorney fee disputes for the Bar Association of San Francisco.
Ms. Leeming earned her JD from the University of San Francisco School of Law and her BA from San Jose State University.
Geoffrey Murry has extensive litigation experience in all aspects of real estate law, including actions against borrowers and lenders, as well as disputes among developers, owners, tradespeople, buyers and sellers. He has handled complex federal and state civil matters in various areas, as well as general business litigation, family law and employment law actions.
Mr. Murry is committed to utilizing the law of real property to craft creative solutions to matters of development, as well as community and individual property rights and obligations. He is also committed to elevating the lawyer–client relationship to ensure accessible, client-focused representation for every client, no matter the size.
A California native who is conversant in German, Mr. Murry is active with Lambda Legal, Human Rights Watch and Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom.
Mr. Murry earned his JD from UCLA School of Law and his BA from University of California, Berkeley.
