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Alex Craigie
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Biography
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.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Discrimination
25%
33 years
Employment and Labor
25%
33 years
Sexual Harassment
25%
33 years
Wrongful Termination
25%
33 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 32 years
State: California
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Offices of Alex Craigie
12100 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA, 90025
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Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
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 exp...
Alex Craigie's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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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Experience
Honors
2021
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
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Owner, The Law of Alex W. Craigie
2003 - Present
Member, Dykema Gossett
Associations
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
Defense Research Institute
Member
State Bar of California
Member
Los Angeles Lawyers for Animals
Member
2012 - 2018
ProvisorsMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Hampton-Stein v. West Central Produce
Winning SLAPP motion affirmed by Court of Appeal
Education
1993
Loyola Law School - Los Angeles
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
University of California - San Diego
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
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!
2017
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
2015
Webinar
Motions in Limine in Employment Litigation: Navigating Key Evidentiary Issues in Discrimination and Wage/Hour Claims
2015
Southern California Industrial Safety Society
Employers: Mandatory Sick Leave and Other New Laws to Know About in 2015
2015
Santa Barbara Business Talks
California’s New Mandatory Paid Sick Leave Law
2014
City of Commerce Rotary
Employment Law: Five Best Practices to Stay On The Straight And Narrow In 2014
Publications
2012
Los Angeles Daily Journal
"Smoothing the Rougher Edges Off Your Video Deponent: Tips From a Pro"
2012
Employee Benefits News
"What to expect from harassment lawsuits"
2011
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"
2008
California Lawyer Magazine
Avoiding Perils for Unlicensed Contractors
2008
For The Defense (Defense Research Institute)
Trends in the Intentional Interference Torts
1993
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
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How can I get forms to respond to a civil demand from a employee?
09 Apr 2021
Q&A
What is the difference between severance, settlement, mediation, and arbitration in terms of employment law after termination?
23 Mar 2021
Q&A
Contradicting Statement between offer letter and Employment Agreement , Which one take priority to consider ?
21 Mar 2021