James Whitfield
Practical workplace counsel that prevents problems and resolves them fairly.
Meet James
James leads the firm's employment practice, advising both employers and employees on hiring, policies, disputes and compliance with California's demanding labor laws.
He is known for practical, preventive advice — well-drafted agreements and clear policies that keep clients out of court — and for resolving disputes efficiently when they arise.
- Confidential & privileged
- Plain-English advice
- Fixed fees where possible
- Fast response
Where James can help
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Selected work
- Drafted employment agreements, handbooks and policies for employers
- Advised on wrongful termination, discrimination and harassment matters
- Guided companies through reductions in force and restructuring
- Represented employees in severance and wage-claim negotiations
Bar admissions & education
- Admitted to the State Bar of California
- J.D., Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
- B.A. Sociology, University of California, Santa Barbara
- Member, Labor and Employment Law Section, State Bar of California
“James rewrote our contracts and policies and we've had zero issues since. Exactly the practical help we needed.”
— HR director, employer client
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