Atty. Amber Lee Eck
Haeggquist & Eck partner and trial attorney Amber Eck is a tenacious advocate for employees, consumers and shareholders, and has been for the past 24 years. Amber has taken cases to trial in both state and federal court as lead trial attorney, and has recovered millions of dollars for her clients in settlements, including multiple six- and seven-figure settlements.
Class Actions & More Attorney · Serving San Diego, CA · 31+ Years Experience
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About Amber Lee Eck at a Glance
Amber Lee Eck is a Partner based in San Diego, California, practicing at Haeggquist & Eck, LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on sexual harassment, employment, business, class action, and white collar. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, District of Nevada U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central a (1995) and Nevada (Inactive) (1996). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1995) and Pepperdine University (B.A. Communications, 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Washington State and Federal Bar Association State Bar of California State Bar of Nevada Enright Inn of Court Barristers Club of San Diego. Serves clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Amber Lee Eck
- Haeggquist & Eck partner and trial attorney Amber Eck is a tenacious advocate for employees, consumers and shareholders, and has been for the past 24 years
- Amber has taken cases to trial in both state and federal court as lead trial attorney, and has recovered millions of dollars for her clients in settlements, including multiple six- and seven-figure settlements
- Amber doesn’t shy away from high-profile defendants — a fact well-illustrated by her role as co-lead counsel in the well-publicized class action against President Donald Trump and Trump University, which settled for $25 million
- For her work in the case, which spanned seven years, Amber and her partners took no fees
- In 2016, the Trump University settlement was deemed one of California’s Top 50 Class Action Settlements
- Amber has represented plaintiffs in employment cases for wrongful termination, sexual harassment, unequal pay, and discrimination based on gender, race, religion, pregnancy, disability and age against such major corporations as Trader Joe’s, LuLaRoe, Dollar Tree, Cemex, and an international fast-food chain
- Amber is dedicated to providing pro bono legal assistance to underserved populations
- She is a current member of the Southern District of California’s Pro Bono Panel, and just this year was lead trial counsel representing an inmate in a jury trial for violation of his 8thAmendment rights
- She is also a member of the Lawyers Club of San Diego Human Trafficking Collaborative
- She previously received the SDVLP Distinguished Service Award for her pro bono work in the case Sanchez v
- County of San Diego (alleging searches ofwelfare applicants’ homes were unconstitutional)
- and the Wiley M. Manuel Pro Bono Service Award for her work in Badua v
- City of San Diego (contending that the City’s long-term disability policy unlawfully discriminated against employees with mental disabilities)
- Amber frequently speaks on employment and other legal issues
- She spoke most recently in January 2019 at the Public Interest Advocacy Collaborative on “Using a Victim Advocate to Strengthen Your Civil Case,” and served as a discussion facilitator at the Lawyers Club Solutions Summit on the topic of Eliminating Sexual Harassment, Sexism & Bullying in the Workplace
- Amber was also a panelist discussing “The Law as a Tool” at the 2018 International Agro-Ecological & Environmental Conference in San Francisco, and was a panelist at the 2017 California Women Lawyers Conference on “Transitions to Leadership.” Amber has been a featured guest on ESPN’s Real Talk Downtown and a guest speaker on the topic of small law firms and solo practitioners at the Lawyers Club of San Diego’s annual symposium
- She is a Master in the Welsh Inn of Court, member of the California Employment Lawyers Association (CELA), , Lawyers Club of San Diego, Federal Bar Association, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego and Consumer Attorneys of California
- Outside the office, Amber enjoys hiking, biking, skiing and scuba diving
- Her favorite pastime, though, is spending time with her husband, Jeff, their two incredible daughters, Jordyn and Kathryn, and their poodle puppy, Cody
- Awards • San Diego Super Lawyer (2017-2019) • San Diego Volunteer Lawyers Program Distinguished Service Award • Best Of The Bar, San Diego Business Journal (2016-2019) • Finalist, San Diego Magazine Woman Of The Year Award • Nominee, National Association of Women Business Owners’ Woman Business Owner of the Year and Trailblazer Awards • Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent rated Notable Cases • Confidential settlement, plus $1.2 million in attorney’s fees, in sexual harassment case against a national fast-food chain • Confidential settlement in [x type of] case against national grocery chain • $25 million for class members in high-profile consumer fraud litigation against then-presidential contender Donald Trump and Trump University (one of California’s Top 50 Class Action Settlements in 2016) • $7.6 million in case against Pacific Coast Oil Trust Giving Back • United States District Court for the Southern District of California’s Pro Bono Panel • Lawyers Club of San Diego Human Trafficking Collaborative • Master, Welsh Inn of Court • Class Action Preservation Project (CAPP) Committee of Public Justice • Lifetime Member, Girl Scouts of America • Volunteer, Genesis Diaz (Baja, Mexico) • Deacon, Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church • Christian Youth Theater • National Association of Shareholder and Consumer Attorneys (NASCAT) • Lawyers Club of San Diego • Federal Bar Association
Practice Areas Explained
Amber Lee Eck's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Amber Lee Eck handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Diego.
Sexual Harassment in San Diego
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Employment Law in San Diego
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in San Diego
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Class Action in San Diego
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White Collar Crimes in San Diego
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Diego
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Diego are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
San Diego Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Diego-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in San Diego Choose Amber Lee Eck
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Amber Lee Eck's practice in the field of sexual harassment, employment, business, class action, and white collar.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Amber Lee Eck brings 31+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California U.S. District Court, District of Nevada U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central a and Nevada (Inactive), Amber Lee Eck can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering sexual harassment, employment, and business, Amber Lee Eck can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Diego
A San Diego-based practice means Amber Lee Eck attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Amber Lee Eck Handles in San Diego
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