Orange County, CA Employment Litigation Attorney

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

Bars

• State Bar of California
• Orange County Bar Association

Associations

• Orange County Trial Lawyers Association

Practice Areas

• Employment Law
• Sexual Harassment
• Whistleblower
• Wrongful Termination

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

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