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Tami Essis Culkar, Employment Attorney in San Francisco, California

Over 22 years of legal practice · focused on Employment and General

AssociateatDannis Woliver Kelley

San Francisco, CA

Practicing employment in San Francisco since 2004.

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Tami Essis Culkar is an associate based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Employment and General. Tami has over 22 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dannis Woliver Kelley.

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San Francisco, CA
Experience
over 22 years
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Employment · General
  • Handles Employment and General matters from San Francisco, CA.
  • Over 22 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Tami Essis Culkar: Tami Essis Culkar is an associate based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Employment and General. Tami has over 22 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dannis Woliver Kelley.

Areas of practice

Tami's practice areas in San Francisco

Tami concentrates on employment and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Tami handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in San Francisco, California

Tami takes employment matters in San Francisco, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Tami agrees to represent you.

General cases in San Francisco, California

Tami takes general matters in San Francisco, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Tami agrees to represent you.

Biography

Tami Essis Culkar, employment attorney serving San Francisco

Tami Essis Culkar is an associate based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Employment and General. Tami has over 22 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dannis Woliver Kelley. Tami works from San Francisco, California and takes on employment matters across the region.

Tami Essis Culkar is a lawyer practicing labor, employment and personnel practice area, governing boards practice area. Tami received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University, and has been licensed for 22 years. Tami practices at Dannis Woliver Kelley in San Francisco, CA.

Tami's approach to employment cases

Tami Essis Culkar is a lawyer practicing labor, employment and personnel practice area, governing boards practice area. Tami received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University, and has been licensed for 22 years. Tami practices at Dannis Woliver Kelley in San Francisco, CA.

Clients Tami works with

Tami reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and general matters in San Francisco and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Tami studied and practices

  • Catholic University of America J.D.

  • Pennsylvania State University B.A.

Jurisdictions

Tami's state bar admissions

  • Colorado

    2022 · ACTIVE

  • California

    2006 · ACTIVE

  • Nevada (Inactive)

    2005 · ACTIVE

  • Pennsylvania

    2004 · ACTIVE

Tami studied at — in Catholic University of America J.D. and — in Pennsylvania State University B.A..

Law school and academic background

Tami completed — in Catholic University of America J.D. and — in Pennsylvania State University B.A.. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Tami runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Tami Essis Culkar's office in San Francisco

Tami's primary office is at 275 Battery St., Ste. 1150, San Francisco, CA, 94111. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Dannis Woliver Kelley

275 Battery St., Ste. 1150

San Francisco, CA 94111

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Hiring guide

How to hire Tami Essis Culkar — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Tami usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Tami charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tami's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Tami will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in San Francisco, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Tami

Tami discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Tami confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Tami's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Tami Essis Culkar

  • How much does it cost to hire Tami for a employment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Tami walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Tami offer a free consultation?

    Tami charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tami's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Tami's current terms during booking.

  • How long do employment cases in California typically take?

    Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Tami gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Tami take my case if I'm outside San Francisco?

    Tami is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Tami will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Tami?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Tami will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Tami accepting new employment clients right now?

    Tami's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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