Spencer C Skeen

Spencer C Skeen

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 29 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

4370 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 990, San Diego, CA

About Spencer

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Employment and Labor 100%

Mr. Skeen defends employers in wrongful termination, sexual harassment, wage & hour, discrimination, class action and ADA disputes. He also represents employers in corporate theft, unfair competition and trade secret litigation. Mr. Skeen represents employers in state and federal court, and before administrative bodies including the EEOC, DOL, DLSE, WCAB, and DFEH.

13 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart

4370 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 990, San Diego, CA, 92122

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Spencer C Skeen's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
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Posted by Niloo | September 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Labor Law attorney for Employers

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

Competent, knowlegeable and swift effective action!

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...as lifted. I was working with the best and of course winning our case has kept us all smiles! Thank you Spencer and Team!!!

Posted by Duraid | February 14, 2012

An expert in fighting against a state mandated program

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... top 5% of Lawyers going against cases with little to no chance of winning. Job well done!

Posted by Manufacturer.com | August 23, 2010

Amazing attorney. Results and Resolution Orientated.

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...ou to victory. His understanding and knowledge of business litigation, deposition expertise , and assertion to a judge in a courtroom is fascinating to witness. Spencer's deposition skills were able to resolve a case for us before it went any further saving us tens of thousands of dollars and lost time. Mr Skeen is a friend and colleague who I would recommended without hesitation.

Posted by Larry | July 25, 2010

Excellent Labor Lawyer

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...n recommend Mr. Skeen.

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Spencer C Skeen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alivia Arabo

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Spencer is definitely one of the best attorneys in the State of California!"

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David Speckman

Litigation lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Kyle Nordrehaug

Litigation lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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George Delaflor

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Craig Nicholas

Litigation lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Spencer is a terrific lawyer. He delivers great results for clients at a reasonable cost. I highly recommend Spencer."

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Timothy Johnson

Employment and labor lawyer

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Noam Glick

Employment and labor lawyer

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David Speckman

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2005 - Present

Neighborhood Market Association

General Counsel

2005 - Present

American Bar Association, Class Actions and Derivative Suits Committee

Member

1998 - Present

Association of Business Trial Lawyers

Member

1996 - Present

Employment Law Section, State Bar of California

Member

2011 - 2012

San Diego County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section

Co-chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Oliver.v. Ralph's Grocery Co.

The United States Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit affirmed.

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Education

N/A

McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific

law

N/A

Univ of California Davis

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2013

Eliminating Bias You Never Knew You Had

Elimination of Bias

2012

University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession

2012

Continuing Education

Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession

2010

Deposition Seminar

"Mastering Deposition Skills"

2009

Deposition Seminar

“Mastering Deposition Skills”

2009

Bridgeport Continuing Legal Education

“Trial Preparation in Employment Litigation”

2005

Expert Discovery

Designating, Deposing and Defending Your Expert

2004

Preparing & Examining Expert Witnesses

Effective Direct and Cross-Examination of Experts

Publications

Languages

English

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