$ 385-475 per hour
Steven M. Chanley has over 30 years' experience concentrating on representing businesses in employment litigation and advice matters. His practice focuses on litigation and legal advice regarding Wage-Hour Claim Defense; Wrongful Discharge; Retaliation; Employment Discrimination; and Trade Secret Misappropriation.
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37 years | 1,000 cases
$ 385-475 per hour
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23832 Rockfield Blvd., Suite 260, Suite 130-B, Lake Forest, CA, 92630
735 Tank Farm Road Suite 130B, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
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Posted by anonymous | January 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Employer
I have utilized Steve Chanley's services occasionally over the last 20+ years. His expertise and willingness to assist me have helped me through the anxiety of employee claims. He sees through the bs and guides me to a resolution. He is knowledgable, supportive, and gives advise in a timely way whi...
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience you had with me and the team at Employer Advocates Group. We are humbled and honored to hear that you have found our expertise and support invaluable over the past 20 years. It’s wonderful to hear that my guidance has helped alleviate the anxiety surrounding employee claims and that my timely advice has been instrumental in resolving issues before they escalate. That is always our goal. We pride ourselves on our commitment to providing knowledgeable and supportive services, and it’s rewarding to hear that this has made a difference for you. Your high recommendation means a great deal to us, and we truly appreciate your business and trust in our services. If you ever need further assistance or have any questions in the future, we are always here to help. Thank you once again for your kind words.
Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Business
Every employer needs a Steven, better yet Steve!
Steve has bailed us out of several bs claims and helped us out a ton with our small family run business. Our co has used his expertise in handling everything from discrimination claims, false termination claims and employee theft. If I ever need any employee advice Steve is always quick to respond ...
Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Business
Professional, Efficient, and an Excellent Advocate
Mr. Chanley has provided legal counsel to my business for over a decade and I have found him to be consistently responsive to my firms needs. He is very experienced and pleasant to work with, and we have found him to deliver value that far exceeds his fees.
Posted by Dustin | September 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Master of His Craft
Steve has been assisting us in various business endeavors for nearly 15 years. He has always been our sole resource on employment law matters, but has also been incredibly helpful in lending his broad legal understanding to explain general business law. When we've had needs outside his area of expert...
Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Brilliant and always on top of things.
I was introduced to Steve by a counsel at Morrison & Forrester. Over the past few years, Steve has been representing me in an employment dispute involving equity compensation. Steve’s understanding of the nuances of the law is truly exceptional. His dedication to advocate and fight for your rights a...
"Sometimes a single Avvo answer reveals a lot. The answer of Mr. Chanley was not only accurate and analytic - it was customized to the potential individual needs of the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."
"Steven is a very knowledgable employment attorney. I would definitely refer employers who are looking for an attorney."
"I have had Steve as opposing counsel a number of times. He is a strong but fair advocate for his employer clients. I have referred a number of employers to Steve and will do so in the future. He is clearly the best employment law attorney in San Luis Obispo County."
"I've always found Mr. Chanley's work to be the highest quality. I have great respect for Steve both personally and professionally."
"Steve handled a litigation matter for one of my clients and did a great job. He got the whole case dismissed on a summary judgment."
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2025
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
1996
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1988
American Jurisprudence Award, Labor Law II
1987
American Jurisprudence Award, Labor Law I
2002 - Present
Shareholder, Employer Advocates Group LC
1999 - 2002
Shareholder, Sinsheimer, Schiebelhut, Baggett & Tangeman
1995 - 1999
Attorney, Sinsheimer, Schiebelhut, Baggett & Tangeman
1990 - 1995
Attorney, Morrison & Foerster (Palo Alto)
1989 - 1990
Attorney, Littler (San Francisco)
1989 - 1989
Law Student Intern/Board Agent, National Labor Relations Board, Region 20 (San Francisco)
1987 - 1987
Summer Associate, Cotchett & Illston
1984 - 1985
Paralegal Clerk, Pillsbury Madison & Sutro (San Francisco)
2024 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember, Committee on Wage and Hour Law
2024 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember, Committee on The Develpment of the Law Under the NLRA
2024 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember, Committee on Technology in the Practice and Workplace
1995 - Present
San Luis Obispo County Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1999 - 2014
SLO Bar Assn. Employment Law SectionChair
Resolved.
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Avoiding Top 10 Problematic Employment Practices
2013
Form I-9 Compliance
2013
Employment Law Update 2013
2012
Employment Law Update 2012
2011
Current and Pending Supreme Court Employment Law Cases
2011
The Laws of Hiring
2011
The Laws of Hiring
2008
Recent Developments in Employment Law 2008
2007
The Laws of Hiring
2006
Essential Recordkeeping
2002
The Laws of Hiring
2002
Selected Topics in Employment Law
2001
Employment Law Update 2001
2000
Employment Law Update 2000
1999
Pre-Employment Screening
1998
Recent Trends in Sexual Harassment Law
1997
At-Will Employment in California
1997
Selected Topics in Employment Law
2011
2008
English
French
Legal Answers
Missing wages from my final paycheck
01 Jan 2025
Is my non-compete enforceable in CA for an ex-employer in Texas?
16 Mar 2024
Can a company continue using your personal outgoing voicemail messages, after termination?
15 Mar 2024