Atty. Stacey E. James
Stacey E. James has practiced exclusively in the field of labor and employment law, with an emphasis on advising management on: Wage and hour matters Employee discipline and termination Leave of absence and disability accommodation situations Employment policies and procedures Employee benefits Fair employment practices Stacey has extensive experience defending employers in class actions and related matters in state and federal court and before numerous state and federal administrative agencies.
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Stacey E. James is an attorney based in San Diego, California, practforg at Littler. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California. Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1996) and San Diego State University (BS). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Stacey E. James has practiced exclusively in the field of labor and employment law, with an emphasis on advising management on:
- Wage and hour matters
- Employee discipline and termination
- Leave of absence and disability accommodation situations
- Employment policies and procedures
- Employee benefits
- Fair employment practices
- Discrimination
- Harassment
- Retaliation
- Wrongful termination
- Breach of contract
- Defamation
- Invasion of privacy
- Workplace violence
- Overtime and other wage and hour issues
Stacey has extensive experience defending employers in class actions and related matters in state and federal court and before numerous state and federal administrative agencies. Specifically, she handles claims of:
Additionally, Stacey is a published author and frequent lecturer for universities and employer organizations. Prior to attending law school, she worked in human resources and payroll. She is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources.
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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.
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