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Spencer C Skeen
About Spencer
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Employment and Labor
100%
14 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 29 years
State: California
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart
4370 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 990, San Diego, CA, 92122
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | General Knowledge
Posted by Duraid | February 14, 2012 | Appeals
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...
Spencer C Skeen's Lawyer Endorsements
"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 endorse this lawyer's work."
"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."
Timothy Johnson
Employment and labor lawyer
Noam Glick
Employment and labor lawyer
David Speckman
Litigation lawyer
Experience
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 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
Sample of Legal Cases
Oliver.v. Ralph's Grocery Co.
The United States Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit affirmed.
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
2008
Languages
English