Top Labor Lawyers Near Me in Chula Vista Area

I am a highly experienced federal sector employment litigator. In my practice, I addresses all needs of federal service employees with respect to discrimination and reprisal claims and disciplinary proceedings before the Merit Systems Protection Board and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.. I have substantial mediation experience and am well versed in the idiosyncrasies of federal service. I help clients find successful resolutions that enable them to positively move forward in their federal careers with renewed self-esteem and confidence.. I help clients to resolve disciplinary charges in the Proposal phase prior final decision to avoid resort to Merit System Appeal Board where possible.. I assist federal clients with National Security clearance hearings and appeals necessary to their employment within the agencies of the Department of Defense or in law enforcement/national security related agencies.. I handle federal sector administrative court proceedings throughout the Western United States, including but not limited to California, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.  I am equally comfortable with civil litigation needs for business and personal clients involved in contract disputes and torts. My experience includes Administrative, State and Federal courts.  I have appeared before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Founding attorney James F. Sexton originally represented insurance companies after earning his Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law. For ten years, James defended insurance companies against claims from people injured in serious automobile and workplace accidents. In 2001, James experienced a change of heart and decided his abilities were better used helping individuals and their families rather than working against them. He now exclusively devotes his firm and practice to helping Southern Californians. Much of his work is centered on helping clients navigate personal injury or workers’ compensation claims, where James leverages his previous experience working for the insurance companies to build effective cases. He is passionate about helping struggling individuals to recover the damages they deserve and is proud to run The Sexton Law Firm with his son, Andrew.