Christine Marie Adams

PRO

Christine Marie Adams

also known as Adams Employment Law

4.8
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 27 years

Sexual harassment Lawyer at Santa Barbara, CA
Practice Areas: Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination, Employment & Labor, Discrimination

351 Paseo Nuevo, Fl. 2, Santa Barbara, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Christine

Biography

Protecting Employee Rights For Over Two Decades - Contact Us Today

Employment Issues are Complex - Let Us Help!

We aggressively pursue your claims and will treat you with the respect and dignity you deserve.

We have the experience you need to fight a wrongful termination.

Let Us Fight for Your Right to Fairness in the Workplace!

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Discrimination 25%

The founder of Adams Law passionately pursues the vindication of the rights of employees to be free from discrimination at work. There is perhaps nothing as shameful to her as an employer who fails to protect the rights of its employees.

27 years

25%
Employment and Labor 25%

Have you not been paid overtime or provided lunch/rest breaks? Have you stood up to your employer and refused to engage in unlawful or unethical behavior? Were you subjected to conduct in the workplace you felt was offensive and complained? Did you suffer negative consequences after complaining? Your rights may have been violated.

27 years

25%
Sexual Harassment 25%

Sexual harassment is not only against the law, it can be debilitating. We understand that a person who feels that they have been sexually harassed at work needs and deserves a comfortable, private atmosphere to discuss their experience. You can be assured that Adams Law takes sexual harassment claims very seriously and we give you our word that we will handle your telephone call or conference with the respect and dignity it deserves.

27 years

25%
Wrongful Termination 25%

There are four situations that give rise to most wrongful termination claims: (1) where termination is prohibited by a statute or the constitution, (2) where the employer fires the employee for exercising a constitutional or statutory right, (3) where the employer fires the employee for the employee’s refusal to violate a law where a fundamental public policy is involved, and (4) as retaliation for “whistleblowing” (for example, where the employee reports illegal or unsafe activities).

27 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

35%-45%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2020 2019 2018
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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 5 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2020

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 27 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Adams Law Firm

351 Paseo Nuevo, Fl. 2, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

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Adams Law Firm

600 West Broadway, Suite 700, San Diego, CA, 92101

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Adams Law Firm

350 E Street, 1st Floor, Eureka, CA, 95501

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Online Presence

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Christine Marie Adams's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

73 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Terri | May 05, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Amazingly Surprised!!!! :)

I called the office of Adams Law to see if I had any type of case. Spoke to the receptionist and a few hours later got a call from Christine. She was very knowledgeable about what she needed from me. I wrote up the best statement possible. This was the first time I had ever needed any person to help ...me out. Christine kept me informed In the beginning for about the first 6 months or so. I wasn't even sure on what was going on in the whole picture that I actually forgot about the whole case and thought that I hadn't even a case any longer. About 1 and 1/2 years went by and I got a phone call from the Christine however wasn't able to answer it. She left me an email as well and needed to talk to me. We were to have a conference call but she then sent me another email to answer a few more questions. I did and then about 2 weeks later I got a call and later that afternoon I got another email that we had settle my law suite and I would be receiving a check in about 30 days after signing my settlement agreement from the courts. I didn't have to go to court, didn't have to change my schedule and in the end I see why she hadn't contacted me she was working hard to get me what she wanted. I put down that she didn't keep me informed but all in all I want people to read why I put that. If you just forget about it and let Christine (Adams Law) take over for you then she will get in touch with you when she needs to....She got me the most I could of ever asked for. The best thing always comes to those who wait. Just give her time and she will get what you have coming to you. Great people Adams Law

Posted by Alison | February 05, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Employment Law

Christine did a great job with my case. I had never been involved in any kind of lawsuit and she helped explain and make the decisions with me every part of way. Very pleased with the outcome and her professionalism and knowledge.

Posted by Natalie | November 18, 2014 | Employment & Labor

Couldn't have and wouldn't have, stood up for myself without her.

I found Christine Adams by doing a random internet search in desperation of finding answers. She was THEE ONLY ONE out of 5 attorneys that returned my call. And right off the bat she explained to me my rights and what to do next. She was also very kind and compassionate. Something I really needed at ...the time because of being so heart broken from loosing a job that was my life. She was't a hard nosed, matter a fact attorney with no bedside manner. For me, that was huge. She fought for my rights and was my voice for everything. With her representing me, I was able to stand up for myself WHILE moving on with my life and getting me what I deserved. I really can't say enough about her. If you feel wronged and don't know the law, she'll tell you and back you every step of the way!! Thank you so much Christine Adams!!

Posted by CLARISSA | February 05, 2014 | Employment & Labor

I MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE I WAS MORE THEN SATISFIED WITH CHRISTINE ADAMS WORK!!!

CHRISTINE WAS A GREAT ATTORNEY TO WORK WITH SHE WAS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE. ONE THING I WOULD LIKE TO MENTION IS THAT I SPOKE TO MANY OTHER ATTORNEY'S INCULDING CHRISTINE BEING THAT IT WAS MY FIRST TIME SUING ANYONE I WAS CONFUSED AND I WANTED TO MAKE SURE I WAS GETTING THE RIGHT AND BEST ATTORNEY FOR M...E. ALTHOUGH I NEVER GOT TO MEET CHRISTINE IN PERSON LIKE I DID WITH OTHER ATTORNEY'S I KNEW SHE WAS THE ONE SHE WAS VERY SMART AND LISTEN TO ME VERY WELL I WAS VERY PLEASED ON HOW SHE REQUSTED ME TO WRITE HER A SUMMARY IT SHOWED ME SHE WAS WILLING TO REALLY HEAR ME OUT. SHE COMPLETELY UNDERSTOOD ME AND MY WHOLE SITUATION AT WORK I JUST KNEW SHE WAS GOING TO HANDLE MY CASE RIGHT. I LET HER KNOW THAT I WAS NOT BEING PAID FOR OVERTIME IN MANY YEARS, THAT I WAS NEVER REIMBURSED FOR MY GAS MILEAGE AND HOW I FELT I WAS BEING DISCRIMINATED AT WORK. CHRISTINE WORKED HARD AND ALWAYS KEPT ME UPDATED WITH ANY NEW INFORMATION. SHE ALWAYS HAD ALL THE ANSWERS TO MY QUESTIONS, I REALLY LIKED HOW SHE WOULD ASK FOR UPDATES CONSIDERING I WAS STILL WORKING AT THE SAME PLACE I WAS SUING. IM NOT GOING TO LIE IT WAS HARD TO CONTINUE TO STAY THERE I WAS CONSTANTLY GETTING RIGHT UPS FOR NO REASON GETTING PICKED ON EVERYDAY, WHAT CHRISTINE DID WAS SHE WOULD LET THEM KNOW THAT WHAT THEY ARE DOING IS WRONG AND WE ARE NOT GOING TO STAND FOR THAT. ONE OF THE REASONS I WAS ABLE TO STAY THERE WHILE I WAS SUING MY EMPLOYER WAS CHRISTINE REMINDING ME THAT I DIDNT DO ANYTHING WRONG SO THEY DONT HAVE THE RIGHT TO TREAT ME LIKE THIS JUST CAUSE THERE MAD IM SUING I ALWAYS FELT GOOD KNOWING SHE WAS ON MY SIDE. ANYTIME I NEEDED TO GET INCONTACT WITH HER IT WAS NEVER A PROBLEM. IF SHE WAS NOT AVAIBLE SHE WOULD GET BACK TO ME ASAP. I WAS VERY VERY HAPPY WITH THE OUTCOME OF CHRISTINES HARD WORK I RECOMMEND HER TO ANYONE WHOS LOOKING FOR A GREAT SMART AND HELPFUL ATTORNEY. I MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE THANK YOU CHRISTINE..

Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2013 | Wrongful Termination

Honest and Compassionate

Christine Adams is professional, extremely knowledgeable in her field of law, honest, a true fighter and very compassionate. My father was wrongfully terminated. His employer tried every trick, charade and lie you could possibly think of .... it truly was a circus show. At no time was Miss. Adams dis...tracted, quite the opposite, she was focused and always a step ahead of the other attorney. There was always great communication despite her busy schedule, she always keept us informed. It was always very easy to get a hold of her and her assistant. There were never any surprises. She was very honest from the very start. What impressed me the most about Miss. Adams was the respect and kindness she showed my father. She truly fought hard for him. She got him a very fair judgment and he never even had to step into a court room. If you are looking for an attorney in the fields that Christine Adams specializes in, HIRE HER!!! She is the BEST!!! You definitely want her on your side!

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Christine Marie Adams's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Jett

Employment and labor lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Christine and I were opposing counsel on a case many years ago which we were able to resolve amicably. Since then, we have kept in touch and given each other advice and counsel on our respective cases. I respect her abilities as a lawyer and appreciate receiving her valuable feedback as a colleague. I would recommend her for all labor and employment law work."

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David Hiden

Employment and labor lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christine is very helpful in her answers and is an excellent attorney. I have no hesitations in referring her clients."

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John Sprague

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Christine because of her reputation in the community and for the work she has done for clients of mine outside of my area of expertise."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Richard Kern

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She handled a difficult wrongful termination case against my client. She was aggressive, intelligent and professional. I would recommend her to any client who wants an attorney who understands the law and will fight for them. Most importantly she is ethical and honest."

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Daniel Jett

Litigation lawyer

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John Sprague

Workers compensation lawyer

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Gloria Allred

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association

2012

Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis

2011

Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law

2010

Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Attorney, Employment Law

Associations

2012 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2006 - Present

California Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2002 - Present

Santa Barbara County Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Santa Barbara Women Lawyers Association

Member

2002 - Present

San Luis Obispo County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Client vs Insurance Marketing Agency

Resolved

Client vs Telecommunications Company

Resolved

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Education

1998

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2006

County Bar Sponsored Event

Know Your Legal Rights at Work

Publications

1998

McGeorge Law Review Managing Editor

1997

McGeorge Law Review Managing Editor

Languages

English

Activity

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