$ 385-475 per hour
Steven M. Chanley
About Steven
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Employment and Labor
100%
37 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 36 years
State: California
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Employer Advocates Group
23832 Rockfield Blvd., Suite 260, Suite 130-B, Lake Forest, CA, 92630
Employer Advocates Group
735 Tank Farm Road Suite 130B, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
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Posted by Charles | December 18, 2009 | Employment & Labor
Talk about being there for me!
I am a financial planner and left my job after 8 years to start my own practice. I was referred to Steve from one of his existing clients who was also very pleased with Steve's expertise. Steve was prepared, available, informative, strong, clear and absolutely decisive at my most critical points. ...
Steven M. Chanley's Lawyer Endorsements
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"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."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
John Fricks
Business lawyer
Joseph Arshawsky
Litigation lawyer
Bruce Anticouni
Employment and labor lawyer
Brian Donnelly
Employment and labor lawyer
Joseph Hammell
Litigation lawyer
Robert Thomas
Employment and labor lawyer
Thomas Wilson
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Honors
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
Work Experience
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)
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
Bathija v. Vivint Wireless, Inc., No. 18-CV-04389-EJD, 2018 WL5906546 (N.D. Cal. Nov. 9, 2018).
Resolved.
Education
1989
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Nat'l Assn. of Women Business Owners, Cental Coast
Avoiding Top 10 Problematic Employment Practices
2013
Santa Maria Human Resources Assn.
Form I-9 Compliance
2013
Dibuduo & Defendis Insurance
Employment Law Update 2013
2012
Employer Advisory Council
Employment Law Update 2012
2011
San Luis Obispo County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
Current and Pending Supreme Court Employment Law Cases
2011
Mission Community Services Corp.
The Laws of Hiring
2011
Central Coast Human Resources Association
The Laws of Hiring
2008
Santa Maria HR Association
Recent Developments in Employment Law 2008
2007
Santa Maria HR Association
The Laws of Hiring
2006
Human Resources Assn. of the Central Coast
Essential Recordkeeping
2002
Van Beurden Insurance Services
The Laws of Hiring
2002
Employer Advisory Council
Selected Topics in Employment Law
2001
Santa Maria Personnel Association
Employment Law Update 2001
2000
Institute For Management Accountants
Employment Law Update 2000
1999
Central Coast Personnel Assn.
Pre-Employment Screening
1998
Institute of Management Accountants
Recent Trends in Sexual Harassment Law
1997
Rotary Club of Nipomo
At-Will Employment in California
1997
Employer Advisory Council
Selected Topics in Employment Law
Publications
2011
San Luis Obispo County Bar Bulletin
"Rethinking The 'No Comment Rule' Rule in At-Will Discharges"
2008
Short Story Criticism, Volume 103 (Thompson Publishing)
"Quest For Order in "Pigeon Feathers": Updike's Use of Christian Mythology
Languages
English
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Missing wages from my final paycheck
01 Jan 2025
Q&A
Is my non-compete enforceable in CA for an ex-employer in Texas?
16 Mar 2024
Q&A
Can a company continue using your personal outgoing voicemail messages, after termination?
15 Mar 2024