Spencer C Skeen

Spencer C Skeen

5.0
Rating: 10.0

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.

14 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

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Posted by San | January 25, 2010 | Insurance

If you're looking for a great business attorney...

Spencer is a great lawyer and an awesome person in general. He represented me in a case a couple of years back dealing with an insurance company treating our claim unfairly. We had a family business built over 25 years ago on the brink of bankrupcy because of the way and speed in which our claim was ...being handled. Fortunately, we met Spencer Skeen and he not only gave professional advice but he also gave personal help as well. Spencer is very professional and always answers our thoughts and concerns very promptly. He is very honest and ethical. I would and have always recommended Spencer to all my friends and family when they ask for a referral.

Posted by Victoria | January 22, 2010 | Insurance

Spencer is the one you want on your team!

Spencer Skeen is my favorite lawyer! I was never fond of lawyers before I met Spencer...he changed my perspective about lawyers. He is extremely sharp, intelligent, professional, reliable, trustworthy, easy to talk to, caring, and most importantly, he responds in a timely manner. A few years ago... I was referred to Spencer by a friend when I needed legal advice. He represented my family in a dispute against our insurance company. As busy as he was, he always made us feel like we were his top priority and made himself very accessible. Spencer always looked out for our best interest....yes, it is his job but he geniunely cares about his clients. He always returned phone calls and emails promptly and took the time to explain legal jargons to us in layman's term so we could understand. He has since served as our general counsel for our family business whenever we needed legal advice or representation and would refer us to other lawyers when it is out of his area of expertise. It's always good to know an excellent lawyer because you never know when you will need one. I feel much safer with Spencer on my side. I definitely would not want him as opposing counsel because he is tough!

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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:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Top Attorney 2007-2008; 2010-2015, San Diego Daily Transcript

2015

Super Lawyer - Labor & Employment 2009-2015, San Diego Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Top Attorney - Employment, AVVO

2012

Clients' Choice - Employment, AVVO

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Top Attorney, SD Metro Magazine

2011

Co-Chair, Labor & Employment Law Section, San Diego County Bar Association

2010

Lifetime Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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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