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Areas of Practice: Defense of class actions, collective actions and representative actions. Defense of wage and hour lawsuits. Defense of single plaintiff employment disputes including claims for, retaliation and wrongful termination, gender discrimination, age discrimination, race discrimination, disability discrimination, national origin discrimination, sexual harassment, unfair competition, trade secrets litigation, and ADA discrimination. Representation of employers in state and federal court, arbitration and before administrative bodies such as the EEOC, DFEH, DLSE, FINRA, WCAB and DFEH.
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Acquired: 1996
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4370 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 990, San Diego, CA, 92122
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Posted by Niloo | September 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney
We are a small business with fifty employees. Having Spencer Skeen and his team have protected us against frivolous law suits on three different occasions. If you need the best legal team who care about you and your business, look no further!
Posted by Marty | March 27, 2012
Spencer and his team are the best. Plain and simple, if you want the expertise of a competent hard working professionals, a team that is dedicated to ensuring you have the best results, he is who you call. I have been thoroughly impressed by the service but even more so because the burden of worry w...
Posted by Duraid | February 14, 2012
Spencer exemplifies the true meaning of "You get what you pay for". His expertise and knowledge and overall careful thought process led to a victorious and momentous win in our appeal to the State ! 95% of cases like mine lose! We won! In other words, this should tell you that Spencer is in the...
Posted by Manufacturer.com | August 23, 2010
Mr Skeen's drive to tackle some of the most complex legal issues is simply astonishing. We have used Spencer on several different occasions and it is fair to say that he is one of the rare breeds of attorneys you can give complete control to on a case and trust his legal expertise will quarterback y...
Posted by Larry | July 25, 2010
I was involved in a wrongful termination as part of a partnership of a company that I owned. Mr. Skeen was able to achieve a satisfactory settlement by November of the same year that I was terminated. If I knew of anyone who was involved in any type of a labor law dispute, I would without hesitatio...
"I endorse this lawyer. Spencer is definitely one of the best attorneys in the State of California!"
"Spencer is a talented litigator who exhibits a consistent level of professionalism. Spencer has mastered the skill of aggressively advocating his client’s interests while building positive relationships with his peers, even those on the opposite side of the negotiating table. If I was in need of a top level litigator, Spencer would certainly be on the short list of prospective attorneys."
"I am not known as a person of few words. So, to spare folks the long story, let me start by cutting to the chase: Spencer Skeen is simply one of the finest attorneys I have had the pleasure to know. Spencer is not someone you want on the other side of a case. I have been there, so I know. He will be thorough, strategic, knowledgeable, prepared and his work and trial skills will be the absolute best. But, that said, it is also a mixed blessing to have him as an adversary. While you know that you won't get anything past him, and that you are up against the best of the best, you also know you have an adversary who is ethical, courteous and unwavering in his work quality and commitment. His law firm represents excellence in the San Diego community, and Spencer is recognized as a shining star in that notable firm. I am not alone in this endorsement. Spencer has been repeatedly recognized by his peers for his excellence and ethics in the practice of law."
"Spencer is a terrific lawyer. He delivers great results for clients at a reasonable cost. I highly recommend Spencer."
Employment and labor lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
Litigation lawyer
2015
Top Attorney 2007-2008; 2010-2015, San Diego Daily Transcript
2015
Super Lawyer - Labor & Employment 2009-2015, San Diego Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Clients' Choice - Employment, AVVO
2012
Top Attorney - Employment, AVVO
2011
Co-Chair, Labor & Employment Law Section, San Diego County Bar Association
2011
Top Attorney, SD Metro Magazine
2010
Lifetime Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2013 - Present
Managing Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart
2011 - Present
Board Member, San Ysidro Chamber of Commerce
2005 - Present
General Counsel, Neighborhood Market Association
2011 - 2013
Partner, Fisher & Phillips
2005 - 2011
Partner, Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP
2003 - 2005
Partner, Schwartz Semerdjian Haile Ballard & Cauley LLP
1998 - 2003
Associate, Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP
1996 - 1998
Associate, Shea Stokes McNitt & Carter
2005 - Present
Neighborhood Market AssociationGeneral Counsel
2005 - Present
American Bar Association, Class Actions and Derivative Suits CommitteeMember
1998 - Present
Association of Business Trial LawyersMember
1996 - Present
Employment Law Section, State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2011 - 2012
San Diego County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law SectionCo-chair
The United States Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit affirmed.
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undergraduate
2013
Elimination of Bias
2012
Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession
2012
Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession
2010
"Mastering Deposition Skills"
2009
“Mastering Deposition Skills”
2009
“Trial Preparation in Employment Litigation”
2005
Designating, Deposing and Defending Your Expert
2004
Effective Direct and Cross-Examination of Experts
2008
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