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Samuel Jay Wells Jr

Also known as Sam Wells, Samuel Wells

Overview

Practice Areas
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  • 20% Appeals
  • 20% Employment / Labor
  • 20% Discrimination
  • 20% Wrongful Termination
  • 20% Sexual Harassment

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (33%-40%), Free Consultation (20 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information
  • Law Offices of Samuel J. Wells, APC
    Suite 500
    11661 San Vicente Boulevard
    Los Angeles, CA 90049
    310-207-4456
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At the firm of Samuel J. Wells, APC we represent clients in the practice areas of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation; employee and civil rights; and... more

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Client Reviews

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4.3333 star rating 6 reviews
1 star rating

“Beware!”

Posted by: Beverly, 2010-05-04 almost 2 years ago.

Client Review: It appears you remove reviews that are not supportive. Wells was unresponsive, insensitive, would not return calls and mainly cared only about... more
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5 star rating

“High Caliber, Kind, Caring Attorney”

Posted by: a Sexual Harassment client, 2008-07-24 over 3 years ago.

Client Review: About 16 years ago I was a single mom lost my job and wasn't sure what to do. I originally had another attorney but he didn't return phone calls... more
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Peer Endorsements

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17 endorsements

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Marilynn Mika Spencer

I endorse this lawyer. I endorse this lawyer. Sam Wells is smart, dedicated to his clients, and highly-respected among his peers.

Endorsement from lawyer: Marilynn Spencer , San Diego (CA), 4 months ago
Christine C Mccall

I endorse this lawyer's work. Sam is brilliant, dedicated, caring and tenacious. I learned a lot about law and litigation working with him and I... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Christine Mccall , Pasadena (CA), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

41 years since Samuel Jay Wells Jr was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1971 11/08/2011
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Partner at Law Offices of Samuel J. Wells, APC 1998–present
Partner at Wells & Thomas 1981–1998
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Kansas School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1970
Stanford University Psychology undergraduate 1967

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Best Lawyers in America Best Lawyers in America 2012
Southern California Super Lawyers Law & Politics Magazine 2012
See all 13 awards

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member United States District Court for the Eastern District of California 2004-present
Member United States District Court for the Southern District of California 2004-present
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Portfolio

Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Strategies for Deposing the Expert Psychologist Effective Use of Experts in Employment Litigation 2008
Making the Pain Real; Emotional Distress Damages CELA 20th Annual Employment Law Conference 2007
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