Alex Craigie

Alex Craigie

Employment and labor Attorney at Los Angeles, CA

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An Attorney You Can Trust

Compassionate, Extremely Knowledgeable, Responsive

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Discrimination

25%

Discrimination based on race, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military status.
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29 years
Employment and labor

25%

29 years
Sexual harassment

25%

Also harassment based on race, disability.

29 years
Wrongful termination

25%

29 years

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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Licensed for 29 years

State CA

Status Active

Acquired 1993

Updated 08/06/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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The Law Offices of Alex Craigie

(805) 568-7469 Office

12100 Wilshire Boulevard

Suite 800

Los Angeles, CA, 90025

http://craigielawfirm.com

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12 customer reviews

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Alex received a significant number of 4+ stars in 2021

Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2022

An Attorney You Can Trust

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 strategies. My case has been settled to my satisfaction.

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Posted by anonymous | February 6, 2022

Compassionate, Extremely Knowledgeable, Responsive

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 Employment Law and explanation of the process educated me in an area that was very foreign to me. Whether you are an employee or employer I highly recommend Alex for your Employment Law needs!

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Posted by Federico | November 21, 2021

Reliable and Knowledegable

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

OUTSTANDING!

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

Knowledgeable, thoughtful and responsive

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 experience. Alex responded the same day I left a message and took the time to listen to understand my situation. He was upfront that he had more experience representing employers than employees and I appreciated Alex wanting to consult another lawyer regarding my situation. He empathized with me but capably explained things from a legal standpoint to me. He reviewed my separation agreement and helped me negotiate a better severance package. He was available and responsive via phone, email or text, and it was comforting to know that someone was watching out for my best interest throughout this whole process.

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Posted by Erhan | August 17, 2021

Great attorney, highly recommended

Alex is a kind, professional, knowledgeable and reliable attorney. He was diligent checking my case details and provided me a balanced assessment along with his recommendation. He substantiated his arguments wisely with facts and comforted me with his confidence. It was a pleasure to interact with him, I would recommend him to all my contacts.

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Posted by Fred | July 28, 2021

Great guy

Helped be with some legal documents and gave me great advise. The information helped change the contract to my benefit. Everything was done quickly and he didn't charge me anything!

Posted by Liv | June 9, 2021

Extremely Helpful

I consulted with Alex Craigie about a problematic situation that developed with a colleague at my work. Alex was extremely helpful and advised me how to navigate through it. I found him to be responsive and knowledgeable and I'm grateful for his wise advice.

Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2021

Highly recommend!

In my 30 years of professional work, I had never needed legal representation regarding an employer. After only one phone call with Alex at The Law Offices of Alex Craigie, I was no longer fearful or overwhelmed with my situation. During the entire legal process, Alex always updated me in a timely manner allowing me to focus on my family and my next career move. The knowledge I gained along with the end results of my case was very positive!

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Posted by Seth Gewirtz, CPA | April 9, 2021

Professional, experienced, invaluable

Alex has always been available whenever I've needed his services for a client, which is pretty often, and I couldn't imagine doing business in California without his support. Operating a business in our state is extremely challenging with the laws changing so often and I highly recommend working with him.

Posted by Gaby | January 22, 2021

Business Owner

Mr. Craigie is very knowledgeable and practical. He gets the job done efficiently and at the lowest cost possible - So easy to talk to - you feel that you are talking to a friend who you have known a long time and who really cares about you and your business. I am perfectly confident in recommending him to anyone I know! Gaby J.

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Posted by Kiran | January 22, 2021

Effective, Professional and Communicative

Alex has been great to work with. He brainstorms with you and thinks out of the box. He will work his best to solve your problem. He is easy to get a hold of as well. Always maintains a professional demeanor.

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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Owner
The Law of Alex W. Craigie
2014 - Present

Member
Dykema Gossett
2003 - Present

Education

Loyola Law School - Los Angeles
JD - Juris Doctor
1993

University of California - San Diego
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1990

Legal Cases

Hampton-Stein v. West Central Produce
Winning SLAPP motion affirmed by Court of Appeal

Associations

Santa Barbara Contractors Association
Associate Member
2021 - Present

Santa Barbara County Bar Association
Labor and Employment Section Head
2016 - Present

The William L. Gordon American Inn of Court
Master of the Bench
2016 - Present

Defense Research Institute
Member
N/A

State Bar of California
Member
N/A

Los Angeles Lawyers for Animals
Member
N/A

Provisors
Member
2012 - 2018

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Languages Spoken

English

Awards

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2021

AV
Martindale-Hubbell
2021

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2020

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2010

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2009

Southern California SuperLawyer
Law & Politics Magazine
2008

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2008

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2007

Southern California Super Lawyer
Law & Politics Magazine
2007

Southern California Super Lawyer
Law & Politics Magazine
2006

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2006

Southern California Super Lawyer
Law & Politics Magazine
2005

Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2004

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Publications

Employee Benefits News
"What to expect from harassment lawsuits"
2012

Los Angeles Daily Journal
"Smoothing the Rougher Edges Off Your Video Deponent: Tips From a Pro"
2012

Strategies for Employment Discrimination Cases, Thomson Reuters/Aspatore
Recent U.S. Supreme Court Cases Suggest an Increasing Willingness to Expand the Scope and Availability of Retaliation Claims"
2011

Smart Business Los Angeles
"Timing is Everything: Identifying Key Opportunities to Attempt Settlement Negotiations"
2011

For The Defense (Defense Research Institute)
Trends in the Intentional Interference Torts
2008

California Lawyer Magazine
Avoiding Perils for Unlicensed Contractors
2008

Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review
Burial of A Tort: The California Supreme Court's Treatment of Tortious Mishandling of Remains in Christensen v. Superior Court
1993

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Speaking Engagements

Professionals in Human Resources Association
Solving the Misclassification Puzzle: Are Your Workers Contractors, Employees, Exempt or Non-Exempt? Be Sure You’re Doing It Right!
2018

Santa Barbara Employer Advisory Counsel
Criminal Records and Hiring: What Employers Need to Know
2017

Provisors Lawyers & Legal Professionals Affinity Group
Independent Contractors: A Human Capital Dilemma in the Start-Up Universe
2017

Webinar
Motions in Limine in Employment Litigation: Navigating Key Evidentiary Issues in Discrimination and Wage/Hour Claims
2015

Santa Barbara Business Talks
California’s New Mandatory Paid Sick Leave Law
2015

Southern California Industrial Safety Society
Employers: Mandatory Sick Leave and Other New Laws to Know About in 2015
2015

City of Commerce Rotary
Employment Law: Five Best Practices to Stay On The Straight And Narrow In 2014
2014

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Attorney endorsements

Received (2)

Given (6)

Price Kent

Litigation Attorney | May 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Tobie Waxman

Employment and labor Attorney | Apr 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."