Co-Founder of Arin | James LLP<\/span><\/h4>\nJames is a seasoned labor and employment attorney with over a decade of experience.\u00a0 <\/span>For over 10 years, James represented and defended employers in all areas of labor and employment matters.\u00a0 <\/span>In late 2019, James decided to take his talents to the other side and exclusively represent employees, bringing his unique and experienced perspective to provide employees with the highest quality representation.<\/span><\/p>\nJames has handled numerous cases in both federal and state courts, tried cases before juries, successfully argued before the California Court of Appeal, handled numerous matters before government agencies such as the Labor Commissioner\u2019s Office, and has prevailed in private arbitrations.\u00a0 <\/span>James is well-versed in all types of labor and employment disputes including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination cases.\u00a0 <\/span>James is also well-versed in wage and hour matters, including failure to pay wages, failure to pay overtime, failure to provide meal and rest breaks, failure to reimburse employees, and misclassification of employees and independent contractors.\u00a0 <\/span>He has handled numerous class action and representative action lawsuits.\u00a0 <\/span>James has written many employee handbooks and has advised employers on difficult situations such as discipline and terminations.\u00a0 <\/span>He has conducted internal investigations and has provided sexual harassment training to supervisors.\u00a0 <\/span>James has also written numerous articles on labor and employment issues and has served as a speaker at labor and employment law seminars.\u00a0 <\/span>Prior to starting this firm, James was fortunate to work as a Senior Counsel at the very prestigious labor and employment law firm of Ballard Rosenberg Golper & Savitt, LLP.<\/span><\/p>\nJames\u2019s legal career began in the Burbank City Attorney\u2019s Office, where he tried a case before a jury on the day after he was sworn into the State Bar of California.\u00a0 <\/span>James is a savvy attorney and has prevailed majorly and many times on behalf of employers.\u00a0 <\/span>It\u2019s time for employees to benefit from James\u2019s knowledge and experience.\u00a0 <\/span>He will never back down.\u00a0 <\/span>He will always be available to his clients.\u00a0 <\/span>He will always provide top notch legal advice.\u00a0 <\/span>His experience, in the courtroom and in the areas of labor and employment law, allows him to vigorously represent his clients.\u00a0 <\/span>James has been recognized as a \u201cRising Star\u201d by Super Lawyers, an honor that only 2.5% of attorneys in the State of California receive each year.<\/span><\/p>\nPrior to becoming an attorney, James worked in politics as a field director and political director on presidential and gubernatorial campaigns.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nIn his spare time, James enjoys spending time with his lovely wife, three amazing daughters, parents, siblings, and nephew, cooking, playing guitar, working out, playing basketball, and running.\u00a0 <\/span>James also serves as a guest lecturer at Glendale Community College. <\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_accordion active_tab=”0″][vc_accordion_tab title=”Professional & Community Affiliations” tab_id=”1583356507-1-82e212-e7a1″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
\n- American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Sidebar member<\/span><\/li>\n
- Super Lawyer Rising Star \u2013 2017 and 2019<\/span><\/li>\n
- Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles<\/span><\/li>\n
- Los Angeles County Bar Association<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- Seminar Presenter, \u201c2018 California Employment Law Update\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n
- Seminar Presenter, \u201cCalifornia Employment Law: Updates & Changes for 2017\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n
- Seminar Presenter, \u201cCalifornia Employment Law: Updates & Changes for 2016\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n
- Seminar Presenter, \u201cCalifornia Employment Law: Updates & Changes for 2015\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Author, \u201cVroom! Vroom! New driving laws you should know about,\u201d\u00a0California Employment Law Letter\u00a0(2017)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Author, \u201cCalifornia court decision shows one-sidedness of recovering attorneys\u2019 fees,\u201d\u00a0California Employment Law Letter (2016)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Author, \u201cRules are rules \u2013 technicality saves two business owners from attorneys\u2019 fees under PAGA,\u201d\u00a0California Employment Law Letter\u00a0(2016)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Author, \u201cCourt allows firing of police officer on relieved-of-duty status,\u201d\u00a0California Employment Law Letter (2015)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Author, \u201cExtension of FEHA Protections Slated for 2015 \u2013 What You Need to Know,\u201d Email Alert (2014)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- J.D., Western State University of Law, 2009<\/span>\n
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- Finalist \u2013 second place \u2013 Tulane Law School Moot Court Competition<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
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- B.A., California State University, Los Angeles, 2004<\/span>\n
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- United States District Court \u2013 Central District, Eastern District, Northern District<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Sidebar member<\/span><\/li>\n
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- Seminar Presenter, \u201cCalifornia Employment Law: Updates & Changes for 2016\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n
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\n- Author, \u201cSo close, yet so far \u2013 can of worms opens over settled lawsuit,\u201d\u00a0California Employment Law Letter (2017)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Author, \u201cVroom! Vroom! New driving laws you should know about,\u201d\u00a0California Employment Law Letter\u00a0(2017)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Author, \u201cCalifornia court decision shows one-sidedness of recovering attorneys\u2019 fees,\u201d\u00a0California Employment Law Letter (2016)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Author, \u201cRules are rules \u2013 technicality saves two business owners from attorneys\u2019 fees under PAGA,\u201d\u00a0California Employment Law Letter\u00a0(2016)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Author, \u201cCourt allows firing of police officer on relieved-of-duty status,\u201d\u00a0California Employment Law Letter (2015)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Author, \u201cExtension of FEHA Protections Slated for 2015 \u2013 What You Need to Know,\u201d Email Alert (2014)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Vice President \u2013 Moot Court<\/span><\/li>\n
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\n- Dean\u2019s List<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- B.A., California State University, Los Angeles, 2004<\/span>\n
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