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Jeffrey Allen James
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Biography
Jeffrey A. James is a shareholder with SEBRIS BUSTO JAMES. He has represented employers in labor and employment matters since 1988. Jeff's practice focuses on helping employers comply with state, federal and local employment laws and defending employers when litigation arises. He also prosecutes matters on behalf of employers seeking to enforce employment agreements, restrictive covenants, or other obligations. Jeff is a trial and appellate attorney who has successfully represented clients in proceedings before state and federal courts at all levels, as well as before administrative agencies and in alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Jeff is a frequent speaker at legal and industry seminars on issues affecting the workplace.
Practice Focus- Litigation
- Discrimination
- Business Torts
- Wage and Hour
- Reasonable Accommodation
- Hiring/Firing
- Labor Relations
- Employment Contracts
- Retaliation
- Restrictive covenants
- Reductions in Force (RIF) and WARN Compliance
- Confidentiality and Trade Secrets
- Unemployment Compensation
- Personnel Policies
- Safety and Health
Jeff has been actively involved in federal, state, and local bar associations for over two decades. He is the past-Secretary of the Executive Board of the Washington State Bar Association – Labor & Employment Law Section, and past- Chair of the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers – Employment Law Committee. He is also a member of the Washington Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section; the King County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section; and the American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section, where he serves on the Technology Subcommittee and the Employee Rights and Responsibilities Subcommittee. In 2007 he was elected to the King County Bar Association Board of Trustees to serve a three year term.
Jeff has been repeatedly named as a "Super Lawyer" byWashington Law & Politics and is listed in The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers in Seattle. He has received the highest possible peer review rating for competency and ethics (AV) by Martindale-Hubbell. He is also a professional guitarist and high-performance driving instructor in his spare time.
Practice Areas
9
Practice Areas
Business
12%
Civil Rights
12%
Class Action
12%
Contracts and Agreements
12%
Fees and Rates
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Oregon for 8 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 37 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Jeffrey Allen James
14205 Se 36th St Ste 325, Bellevue, WA, 98006-1505
www.sebrisbusto.comJeffrey Allen James's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | February 25, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
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Owner of apartment building
Agreed to review the information and get back to me with a course of action I should take, this was first brief contact, what I had asked for, take a look and let me know my options
Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2007
Best Lawyer for Labor Related Issues
Mr. James came highly recommended and lived up to those recommendations. He represented our organization and mission excellently in a very difficult and complicated legal process. I would recommend him without reservation. I suspect that the negative review he received was from the other side of the ...
Jeffrey Allen James's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Jeff James is an exceptional practitioner, especially in the area of employment defense, where his depth of expertise is unparalleled. He also plays a mean guitar."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer in Washington state 2010, Law and Politics magazine
2010
The Best Lawyers in America 2010, Best Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer in Washington state 2009, Law and Politics magazine
2009
The Best Lawyers in America 2009, Best Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
The Best Lawyers in America 2008, Best Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer in Washington state 2008, Law and Politics magazine
2008
Avvo Top Employment/Labor Lawyer, Washington CEO Magazine
2007
Best Lawyers in Seattle 2007, Labor and Employment Law, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
2007
The Best Lawyers in America 2007, Best Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer in Washington state 2007, Law and Politics magazine
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer in Washington state 2006, Law and Politics magazine
2006
The Best Lawyers in America 2006, Best Lawyers
2006
Best Lawyers in Seattle 2006, Labor and Employment Law, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer in Washington state 2005, Law and Politics magazine
2005
The Best Lawyers in America 2005, Best Lawyers
2004
Super Lawyer in Washington state 2004, Law and Politics magazine
2004
The Best Lawyers in America 2004, Best Lawyers
2004
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2003
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2003
Super Lawyer in Washington state 2003, Law and Politics magazine
2003
The Best Lawyers in America 2003, Best Lawyers
2002
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2002
The Best Lawyers in America 2002, Best Lawyers
2002
AV Peer Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
Rising Star in Washington state 2002, Law and Politics magazine
2001
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2001
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2000
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1994 - Present
Shareholder, Sebris Busto James
1900 - Present
Shareholder, Sebris Busto James
1988 - 1994
, Bogle & Gates
Associations
1988 - 2007
Washington State Bar Association, Labor & Employment Law SectionExecutive Committee
1988 - 2007
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers - Employment Law Committeeformer Chair
1988 - 2007
Washington Bar Association, Intellectual Property SectionMember
1988 - 2007
King County Bar Association, Labor and Employment SectionMember
1988 - 2007
King County Bar Association Board of TrusteesMember
1988 - 2007
American Bar Association, Labor and Employment SectionMember
1988 - 2007
American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section, Employment Rights and Responsibilities CommitteeMember
1988 - 2007
American Bar Association, Technology subcommitteeMember
Education
1988
Seattle University
JD
1984
Western Washington University
BA
Speaking Engagements
2008
Progressive Business Audio Conferences
Independent Contractor or Employee? Ways to protect yourself against improper classification and unintended consequences
2007
Washington State Bar Association CLE
Managing Your Legal Career
2007
Seventh Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference
Labor and Employment Law
2006
Washington Council of School Attorneys
Labor and Employment Law
2006
Sixth Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference
Labor and Employment Law
2006
Federal Case Law Update
Labor and Employment Law
2006
2006 Annual Winter Meeting
Labor and Employment Law
2005
Tech & Trade Secrets
There Must Be 50 Ways to Leave Your Employer
2005
Seven Deadly Sins CLE
Navigating The Hidden Dangers Of The Hiring Process
2005
Seminars International
Law and Trade Secrets in Employment Law
2005
Brown Bag Lunch
Taxation of Settlement Payments
2005
Best of CLE
Labor and Employment Law
2004
WSBA
Wage and Hour Law
Publications
2007
2006
Employment Law Notes
Retaliation Claims - the Ticket to Trial
2006
Annual Employment Law Review
2006 Labor & Employment Law Year in Review
2006
Employment Law Notes
Don't Get Caught by Your Release
2006
Employment Law Notes
The Corporate Survival Guide to Holiday Parties
2005
Annual Employment Law Review
2005 Labor & Employment Law Year in Review
2004
Employment Law Notes
Independent Consideration Is Required For Noncompete Agreements Entered Into After Employment Begins
2004
Annual Employment Law Review
2004 Labor & Employment Law Year in Review
2004
Employment Law Notes
The Public Disclosure Act: New Restrictions on Access to Public Records
2003
Annual Employment Law Review
2003 Labor & Employment Law Year in Review
2003
Employment Law Notes
Salary Basis Test Receives Much-Needed Attention
2003
Employment Law Notes
The Continuing Evolution of the Duty to Reasonably Accommodate in Washington
2003
Employment Law Notes
What Every Employer Should Know About USERRA
2002
Annual Employment Law Review
2002 Labor & Employment Law Year in Review
2001
Employment Law Notes
Sexual Harassment and Hostile Work Environment Claims:
2000
Employment Law Notes
Payment on a Salary Basis Under the MWA Clarification Comes At Last
1999
Employment Law Notes
New Ergonomic Rules Are Coming Your Way