William (Geoffrey) Anderson

Attorney

Direct: (415) 227-3558
Fax: (415) 227-0770
Email: [email protected]
Languages: Spanish
Offices: San Francisco
Bar Admissions: California

Biography
Representative Matters
Education
Court Admissions

William (Geoffrey) Anderson is a member of the Labor & Employment practice group in Buchalter’s San Francisco office. Mr. Anderson’s practice primarily focuses on defending wage and hour litigation, a majority of which is class and representative action lawsuits. His practice requires him to be well-versed in the California Labor Code, specifically including Labor Code section 2698, otherwise known as the Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (PAGA). Mr. Anderson’s practice additionally includes the defense of wrongful termination, retaliation, harassment and discrimination-based lawsuits arising under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

The remainder of Mr. Anderson’s practice is devoted to providing advice and counsel to clients, including drafting and updating employment policies and handbooks, arbitration agreements, and providing strategic guidance regarding employee discipline, separations, and severance agreements. He was raised in a multicultural household where Spanish was the primary language spoken. Mr. Anderson frequently employs his Spanish-language fluency in the defense of his clients, whenever applicable.

Professional Involvement

American Bar Association
San Francisco County Bar Association
National Hispanic Lawyers Association
University of Missouri Alumni Association – Life Member