Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight – Palo Alto

About This Office

Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight is a law firm in Palo Alto, California. Public California State Bar records list Qiaojing Zheng at this office address. State Bar records list an active license and admission in 2013. The profile identifies Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California as the law school. The attorney’s profile identifies Civil Rights, Class Actions, Labor & Employment, and Litigation as practice areas self-reported to the State Bar. The profile reports Chinese, Mandarin, and Taiwanese as languages spoken by the attorney. The profile reports California Lawyers Association membership in the Labor & Employment and Litigation sections.

Practice Areas Reported by Attorneys at This Office

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Civil Rights Attorney Class Action Attorney Employment Attorney Litigation Attorney

Client Reviews

Zach Berger
5/28/2026
				Had a fairly straightforward case that they immediately declined after filling out their online form.
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3/08/2026
				Ella was very knowledgeable about employment law when it came to reviewing my severance agreement. I greatly appreciated her advice.
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James Royer
1/28/2026
				Despite providing a comprehensive case analysis and actionable intelligence regarding unethical conduct at a major firm like Sidley Austin, the response from Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight was disappointing. Receiving a late-night rejection from their COO on my partner’s birthday speaks volumes about their internal culture. In an era where digital footprints and the IoT make everything discoverable, their dismissal of clear CA code violations is a missed opportunity. They seem to prioritize optics over the actual pursuit of justice."
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Fred Bahr
5/14/2025
				It has been my great honor to have Ella Zheng at the Palo Alto office represent me in my case! She did a fantastic job from the beginning to the end, demonstrating her expertise and professionalism. Most importantly, justice is served. I appreciated all she has done to make my case a successful one.
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Athena
3/31/2025
				Qiaojing Ella Zheng and SHSM provided me with the best legal representation I've ever encountered. From start to finish, they were professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my case and showed it through great communication. Ella took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure I was comfortable with every decision. Highly recommend if you need an employment lawyer that will fight for you relentlessly.
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