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I am a passionate advocate on behalf of my Employment Law clients. I have 28+ years experience and hold an AV-Preeeminent rating, the highest rating issued by Martindale-Hubbell. For several years, including 2020-21, I have been recognized as a SuperLawyer in Employment Law by Law & Politics Magazine.
I am an active member of the Santa Barbara County Bar Association, where I serve as the Labor & Employment Section Head. I regularly organize Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs to educate lawyers in the community on employment law issues and developments. I also belong to the the William L. Gordon Inn of Court and I am an Associate Member of the Santa Barbara Contractors Association.
I volunteer in various local philanthropic organizations, including VNA Health (formerly, Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care), where I serve on the Board of Trustees, Ethics and Audit Committees, as well as on the Animal Welfare Committee of the Santa Barbara Zoo. I formerly served on the Board of Trustees of Child Abuse Listening and Mediation (CALM).
When not practicing employment law, I play tennis in the Montecito Mafia and as a member the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club. I am also passionate about music (I play drums and piano), cooking and chess. I enjoy spending time with my family and pets and following my daughter's accomplishments as a rising hunter jumper equestrian.
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12100 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA, 90025
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Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney
It’s my sincere privilege to recommend Alex Craigie. His knowledge of employment law coupled with his professional but warm demeanor left me feeling confident in my choice of representation. He was prompt in responding to any inquiries I had and always presented me with viable options and strate...
Posted by anonymous | February 6, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I was referred to Alex through another attorney that was familiar with my case. The referring attorney is highly regarded and knew immediately who the best Employment attorney was for the job. Upon meeting Alex, I felt extremely confident and comforted hiring him as my attorney. His knowledge of E...
Posted by Federico | November 21, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
We have consulted Alex a few times and we always leave the consultation clear, informed and with peace of mind. He knows his craft very well and he is very good at explaining it in understandable words. He walked us through the process we had to take in order to comply with the issue we are handling....
Posted by Tony | November 19, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
Alex is incredibly knowledgeable and professional. i have consulted with him several times over the years for various clients and he has been incredibly helpful. He is my go to attorney for anything related to employment and labor.
Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This is my first time working with a lawyer and found Alex to be thoughtful, knowledgeable, thorough, upfront and responsive. I reached out to Alex for his consul on a separation agreement and potential wrongful termination suit. I was recently terminated by my company and it was not a pleasant exp...
"Alex has been a colleague of mine for many years. He is a solid practitioner. I would not hesitate to refer employment cases or clients to him. I endorse and recommend this lawyer."
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AV, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Southern California SuperLawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Southern California Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Southern California Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Southern California Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2004
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014 - Present
Owner, The Law of Alex W. Craigie
2003 - Present
Member, Dykema Gossett
2021 - Present
Santa Barbara Contractors AssociationAssociate Member
2016 - Present
Santa Barbara County Bar AssociationLabor and Employment Section Head
2016 - Present
The William L. Gordon American Inn of CourtMaster of the Bench
Member
Member
Member
2012 - 2018
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Winning SLAPP motion affirmed by Court of Appeal
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Solving the Misclassification Puzzle: Are Your Workers Contractors, Employees, Exempt or Non-Exempt? Be Sure You’re Doing It Right!
2017
Criminal Records and Hiring: What Employers Need to Know
2017
Independent Contractors: A Human Capital Dilemma in the Start-Up Universe
2015
Motions in Limine in Employment Litigation: Navigating Key Evidentiary Issues in Discrimination and Wage/Hour Claims
2015
Employers: Mandatory Sick Leave and Other New Laws to Know About in 2015
2015
California’s New Mandatory Paid Sick Leave Law
2014
Employment Law: Five Best Practices to Stay On The Straight And Narrow In 2014
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Legal Answers
How can I get forms to respond to a civil demand from a employee?
09 Apr 2021
What is the difference between severance, settlement, mediation, and arbitration in terms of employment law after termination?
23 Mar 2021
Contradicting Statement between offer letter and Employment Agreement , Which one take priority to consider ?
21 Mar 2021