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Amber is a founding partner of Haeggquist & Eck. She is a tenacious advocate for employees, consumers and shareholders, and has been for over 31 years. After starting as a defense attorney at Chapin, Fleming & Winet, Amber was an associate, then partner, at Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd for 12 years. Ms. Eck then served as a law clerk to Hon. Jan Adler, at the US District Court, Southern District of California.
Amber has taken cases to trial in both state and federal court as lead trial attorney, and has recovered millions of dollars for her clients in settlements. She was co-lead counsel in the well-publicized class action against President Donald Trump and Trump University for 7 years, which settled for $25 million, and in which she and her partners took no fees. Ms. Eck has been recognized by Super Lawyers as one of the top 25 women lawyers in San Diego and top 50 lawyers in San Diego for the past seven years. She graduated from Boston University School of Law magna cum laude, and Pepperdine University magna cum laude.
Amber serves on the S.D. Cal. Pro Bono Panel, and was lead trial counsel in an 8th amendment jury trial before Judge Burns. She has also recently successfully represented several women at evidentiary hearings to obtain restraining orders against their abusers, though the San Diego Volunteer Lawyers Program, and on her own.
Ms. Eck is the author of numerous articles and lectures on employment law, class actions, and other legal issues, and serves as a Master in the Welsh Inn of Court. Ms. Eck is currently serving a 3-year term on Session as an Elder in Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church, on the Personnel Committee, and previously served as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher. Amber lives in Point Loma with her husband of 33 years, and they are the proud parents of two daughters: Jordyn, who is in her second year of an 8-year MD/PhD program at U Penn in Philadelphia, and Kathryn, a Senior at U.C. Santa Barbara, who spent her last fall semester abroad in Florence (which happens to be where Amber and Jeff met 39 years ago!).
Outside the office, Amber enjoys hiking, skiing, traveling, scuba diving, exploring San Diego and spending time with her husband and daughters and their Tuxedo cat, Einstein, who they fostered and bottle-fed with his litter-mates through the San Diego Humane Society 9 years ago.
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Posted by Sharon | June 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Sharon's experience
Amber was more than helpful to me. She was always willing to take my calls and answer all my questions. This was my first experience in this kind of lawsuit and I couldn't have been more pleased with her. I would recommend this firm to everyone.
Posted by anonymous | June 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I also grateful to have had Amber and the whole team at Zhe law fighting for me.
The day I entered this office I knew I landed in the right place. I was wrongfully terminated because I refused to allow the Resort I worked for to garnish my wages by illegally changing my time records. I felt broken from this situation but once I met Amber, Alreen, Jenna and the whole team they ma...
Posted by V&P Armijo | June 29, 2015
Great and Knowledgeable Attorney Who Will Help You Every Step Of The Way
My husband and I were part of a class action lawsuit a few years ago. During that time, Amber was always available with the best professional assistance. She always made sure we were informed and fought for our best interest. She represented us with the utmost knowledge of the law. She was always ava...
Posted by Keith | October 29, 2014
A True Professional
Ms. Eck is the attorney you want on your side. She is tireless, competent and always available. If you are ever in the unfortunate situation where you need legal representation, Ms. Eck is absolutely worth your consideration. I met with numerous attorneys before I finally chose Ms. Eck to represent...
Posted by Kevin | October 23, 2014
Contract Dispute
We settled and paid were paid in full, in just a few months..... Great Job Amber! I was kept abreast of all moves by the defense. kp
"I endorse this lawyer. For several years, I worked with Amber on several complex class and shareholder derivative actions. Amber is an excellent, extremely knowledgeable attorney with extensive experience in complex litigation and handles it expertly, professionally and ethically. I highly endorse and recommend this lawyer."
"I have known Amber over 10 years and had the pleasure/ opportunity to work with her at Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd. Amber is intelligent, insightful and a top-notch litigator with an impressive track record. I unequivocally recommend her to prospective clients who are in need of legal representation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Amber is fantastic to work with. I value her experience and expertise. And appreciate her willingness to be a mentor and guide."
"I endorse Amber Eck. She is an outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone needing legal representation."
"I have known Amber for over 10 years and worked with her on several occasions. Amber possesses a unique collection of knowledge, creativity, passion and resolve that is embodied in her practice. I enjoy working with Amber and highly endorse her work to both prospective clients and peers."
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2026
Top 25 Women Lawyers in San Diego, California Super Lawyers
2026
Top 50 Lawyers in San Diego, California Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America - Employment Law, Best Lawyers
2017
Best of the Bar, San Diego Business Journal
2002
Distinguished Service Award for pro bono service, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program
1999
Wiley M. Manuel Award for pro bono service, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program
2010 - Present
Partner, Haeggquist & Eck, LLP
1997 - 2008
Partner, Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins
1995 - 1997
Associate, Chapin Fleming & Winet
2012 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of San DiegoMember
2009 - Present
Louis M. Welsh American Inn of CourtMaster
2008 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Lawyers ClubMember
1996 - Present
William B. Enright Inn of CourtBarrister
1995 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
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