Stacey E. James

Stacey E. James

San Diego, CA recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013
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257 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Biography

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. Specifically, she handles claims of:

    • Discrimination
    • Harassment
    • Retaliation
    • Wrongful termination
    • Breach of contract
    • Defamation
    • Invasion of privacy
    • Workplace violence
    • Overtime and other wage and hour issues

      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.

Littler

257 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • University of San Diego, J.D., graduated 1996
  • San Diego State University, BS

  • California, The State Bar of California

  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Mama's Kitchen - Board member / former president
  • California, The State Bar of California
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Mama's Kitchen - Board member / former president
  • University of San Diego, J.D., graduated 1996
  • San Diego State University, BS

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Employment Law - Management
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Labor Law - Management

Case History

Cases
  • Other Court Admissions
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
  • U.S. District Court, Central District of California
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of California

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