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Jeffrey Robert Sykes
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Biography
Jeff R. Sykes represents businesses and individuals with legal problems and in litigation matters involving employment, contracts, insurance, personal injuries and real property. Mr. Sykes has 20 years experience as a litigation attorney. He received recognition from Best Lawyers®for his legal expertise in employment law. Mr. Sykes served on the Board of Directors of the Human Resource Association of Treasure Valley (HRATV), and he is a member of the national association Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). He has served on the Board of Directors of the YMCA Youth Government Program and as a Judge Pro Tem for the YMCA Youth Court. Mr. Sykes is an active member of the Order of Barristers, the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce, Idaho Associated General Contractors and the Idaho Land Title Association. In 2005, Jeff was honored as a recipient of Idaho Business Review’s “Forty Accomplished Under 40” award.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Litigation
40%
32 years | 500 cases
Employment and Labor
30%
32 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Idaho for 31 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 31 years
State: California
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
McConnell Wagner Sykes + Stacey PLLC
827 Park Blvd., Suite 201, Boise, ID, 83702
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Jeff and his team are responsive to our needs. Being a growing company, Jeff has proven invaluable to us in helping us maintain compliance as we move into new states. Jeff and his team respond promptly and thoroughly investigate all circumstances in providing us options to resolve our issues.
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"I recently worked with Jeff on a contentious litigation dispute. Jeff was always professional and fought hard to best represent his client."
"I've sat across the table from Jeff Sykes. While we don't always see eye to eye, I can attest that Jeff works vigorously to defend and promote the interests of his clients. His approach is rational and well thought in all instances. I endorse Jeff Sykes."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Employment Law, Best Lawyers in America
2015
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Employment Law, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Employment Law, Best Lawyers in America
2005
Forty Accomplished Under Forty, Idaho Business Review's
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, McConnell Wagner Sykes + Stacey PLLC
1997 - 2014
Partner, Meuleman Mollerup LLP
1994 - 1997
Associate, Hall Farley Obberecht & Blanton
1993 - 1994
Law Clerk, Idaho Supreme Court
Associations
2011 - Present
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)Member
1994 - Present
•American Bar Association, Litigation Section, andLitigation Section and Employment and Employment Law Section
1993 - Present
Order of Barristers
Idaho Land Title Association
Member
Idaho Associated General Contractors
Member
2011 - 2013
Human Resource Association of Treasure Valley (HRATV)Board Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Meikle v. Watson
Maroon v. Wireless Systems, Inc.
Cornerstone Builders v. McReynolds
Education
1993
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
California State University, Chico
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Sept. 25, 2014 Meeting
The Do's and Dont's of the Hiring(and Firing) Process
2013
Seminar
Idaho Real Estate, Title Insurance and Escrow Law, 2013
2013
Idaho Irrigation Equipment Association Convention
Employment Law Update
2012
Seminar
Defending Against an Idaho Unemployment Claim
Publications
2012
Employment Law Brief
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act of 1994 - USERRA
2011
Idaho Business Review
Employer-Employee "At-Will" Employment Relationship
2010
Idaho Business Review
Employee Classifications Under the Microscope: Exempt vs. Non-Exempt
2009
Idaho Business Review
Even Construction Workers Get the Flu
2009
Employment Law Brief
Recent H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Outbreak Good Time to Revalue Workplace Health Issues
2009
Emloyment Law Brief
Downsizing May Lead to Increase in Age Discrimination Claims
Languages
English