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James  Hardin - Newport Beach, CA - Elite Lawyer
Elite Lawyer Since 2022

James Hardin

Orange County, CA Employment Litigation Attorney


Practice Areas

Employment Law for Employees, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Wage & Hour, Whistleblower-Qui Tam, Wrongful Termination

Main Office

Hardin Law Group, APC
23 Corporate Plaza Drive, Suite 150
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: 949-337-4810

About James Hardin

Hardin, an adept attorney, established the Hardin Law Group, an esteemed law firm dedicated to championing the rights of employees. Shifting his focus from business law to employee representation, James has built his practice around addressing a myriad of employment-related disputes, spanning wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wage and hour violations, medical leaves, employee benefits, privacy, class actions, and trade secrets.

Since graduating from the renowned UCLA School of Law in 1999, James boasts over 20 years of litigation experience, during which he has secured over $110 million in verdicts and settlements, alongside numerous other significant outcomes for his clients. Prior to founding the Hardin Law Group, James honed his skills at some of the nation's top law firms, including Robinson, Calcagnie & Robinson, as well as Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker and Call, Jensen & Ferrell, where he held a shareholder position.

Authoring a leading book on California trade secrets law titled “California Trade Secret Litigation, Practice Guide” (2015), James is a recognized authority in the field. Additionally, he has penned articles on various employment-related subjects and frequently delivers presentations on litigation skills and tactics.

To schedule your FREE consultation, visit James online or call 949-337-4810.

Education

UCLA School of Law, J.D.-1999
UC Santa Barbara

Bar Associations

American Bar Association
State Bar of California
Orange County Bar Association

Honors & Awards

Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2016-2022
Best Law Firm and Best Lawyer-2019
America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigator-2019
Best Law Firm and Best Lawyer, 2018-2023
America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigator-2018

Professional Associations

Orange County Trial Lawyers Association

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