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James Yunhao Wu

also known as James Wu

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Employment and labor Lawyer Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment ... +3 more

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 95%

Discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, leaves of absence, disability, wage and hour issues, overtime, meal and rest breaks, social media in employment law, agreements including severance, employment, commission and non-disclosure, and most other issues regarding the employee-employer relationship.

30 years

95%
Discrimination 1%

Counsel employers to avoid discrimination and/or retaliation claims and defend employers when such claims arise.

30 years

1%
Litigation 1%

Defend employers in cases involving employment related claims including wage and hour, PAGA, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, exempt vs. non-exempt, and independent contractor vs. employee, and more.

30 years

1%
Sexual Harassment 1%

Counsel employers to avoid sexual harassment and/or retaliation claims and defend employers when such claims arise. I also provide legally required sexual harassment prevention training under California law.

30 years

1%
Wrongful Termination 1%

Counsel employers to avoid wrongful termination claims and defend employers when such claims arise.

30 years

1%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 24 years

State: California

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 28 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1997

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 29 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1996

Voluntarily Inactive

No misconduct found

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James Yunhao Wu's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kiera Rain | September 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

You won't regret hiring him--Do It!

Mr. Wu has shown impeccable character (I know, right?!?) since first connecting with him in 2014 regarding my first disaster hiring an employee, through current day legal handling. He is always quick to respond, very clear and effective in communicating with me, and even has a cheery disposition whic...h makes the whole fiasco feel lighter and more manageable. Mr. Wu is very experienced, goes above and beyond in customer care, and is worth every penny. Hire him. You won't regret it.

Posted by Michael | September 11, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

A Great Excellent Lawyer That I Would Recommend To Family and Friends!

First time ever having to hire a lawyer. He is very knowledgeable, honest and made everything easy and comfortable. He laid out everything on the table and was not hiding anything from the truth. The type of lawyer I would recommend if you are having a difficult time with your case or current lawyer.... Very responsive and very helpful. The true meaning of a lawyer that is on your side because he was there the whole time and advised me throughout my case without any prejeduce, nothing but facts. I would highly reccomend again.

Posted by ellsworthglass | June 03, 2013 | Employment & Labor

Knowledgeable and Nice

I contacted Mr. Wu on an employment matter, and although it was a bordeline case in which to hire counsel, he went out of his way to explain various options and strategies I could use in pursuing this matter myself. He was knowledgeable about all of the issues at hand, even though they were quite var...ied. He seemed to intuit exactly what had happened, even if my explanation was a bit less than clear. I had previously contacted a number of other attorneys, and most of their first inquiries were to the size of my claim. Mr. Wu's response was memorable because he simply took the time to talk about the issues — a seemingly rare commodity these days.

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James Yunhao Wu's Lawyer Endorsements

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Beth Mora

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer for his knowledge of labor and employment law issues, informative articles as well as dedication to his clients."

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Elva Harding

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is an expert in the field of employment law who provides strong advocacy and practical advice. I endorse him in the field of employment and labor law without hesitation."

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Michelle Domingo

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is intelligent, resourceful, communicative, patient and passionate. He is also held in high regard by other attorneys in the community. He is a great leader and is wonderful to work with on many of our community projects!"

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Martha Alexander

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is an excellent employment lawyer. He is an expert in employment law and provides counsel for defending employers in litigation and for counseling them on HR problems and policies. He is my go-to whenever a client or contact needs counsel or representation for their business in an HR or employment matter. I highly recommend James."

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Marcus Brown

Employment and labor lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is an excellent employment lawyer, both for defending employers in litigation and for counseling them on HR problems and policies. He is my go-to whenever a client or contact needs counsel or representation for their business in an HR or employment matter. I have had occasion to speak to some of James's clients about his services, and they have said only positive things."

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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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Beth Mora

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Northern California SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers

2019

Northern California SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2018 - 2022

Chair, California Labor & Employment, Quarles & Brady LLP

2012 - 2018

Founder/Owner, Law Office of James Y. Wu

2010 - 2012

Partner, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith

2009 - 2010

Senior Associate, Miller Law Group

2003 - 2008

Associate, Littler Mendelson

Associations

2014 - Present

Northern California Employment Roundtable

President and Board Member

2012 - Present

Contra Costa County Bar Association

President (2018 & 2019), & Member, Board of Directors (2012 - )

Contra Costa County Bar Association, Employment Section

President and Member, Board of Directors

California Minority Counsel Program

Member

Speaking Engagements

2014

Contra Costa County Bar Association, Employment Section

2014 Employment Law Update

2013

Human Resources Non-Profit Professionals Ne

2013 Employment Law Update

2013

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Bring Your Own Device

2013

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Investing in the Future with Diversity

2013

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Employment Law Update

2012

Human Resources Non-Profit Professionals Network

Social Media: What HR Needs to Know

2012

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Litigation Tools For Solos

2012

California Employer Advisory Council

Wage & Hour Law: Hot Topics From Hiring to Termination

2011

San Francisco Employment Law Seminar

Civil Rights Challenge with DFEH Director Phyllis Cheng

2009

California State Compensation Fund Employer Education Series

The Economic Crisis: Handling Reductions in Force and Terminations Without Getting Sued

Publications

2014

Contra Costa Lawyer Inside: It's About People

2014

Maximize Social Business Employers Will Not "Like" This!

2014

2014

Maximize Social Business Social Media and Workplace Romances

2014

Maximize Social Business Workplace Woes During Weather Worries

2013

2013

Maximize Social Business Employee Was Properly Facebook Fired

2013

2013

2013

2012

Languages

English

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