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James  Hardin

James Hardin

Hardin Law Group
  • Employment Law
  • California
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Biography

James Hardin is an experienced attorney who founded Hardin Law Group, an elite law firm, to fight for the rights of employees. After training as a business lawyer, James has focused his practice on representing employees in employment-related disputes regarding almost every imaginable issue, including cases or issues involving wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wage and hour violations, medical leaves, employee benefits, privacy, class actions, and trade secrets.

With over 20 years litigation experience since graduating from the prestigious UCLA School of Law in 1999, James has recovered over $110 million in verdicts and settlements, in addition to obtaining many other notable results for clients.

Rated 10 out of 10 on Avvo, with positive client reviews and peer endorsements, Mr. Hardin has earned many honors from the legal community, including being named a California Super Lawyer (2023-2024), Best Law Firm and Best Lawyer (2018-2024), an America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigator (2017-2022), an Elite Lawyer (2023), a 10 Best Labor and Employment Attorney by the American Institute of Legal Counsel (2022), a Top 100 Employment Attorneys in California by The National Advocates, and a Top 100 Labor and Employment Lawyer by the American Society of Legal Advocates, among others.

Having dedicated his legal career to fighting for the rights of employees, Mr. Hardin has a successful track record of recovering more than $110 million dollars in verdicts and settlements for his clients. Recognized for his commitment and zealous representation, he has been made a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a prestigious group of trial lawyers in the U.S.

Practice Area
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Hardin Law Group
Current
Education
UCLA School of Law
J.D.
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University of California - Santa Barbara
B.S.
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Awards
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Best Lawyer
Best Lawyers
Best Law Firm
Best Lawyers
Top 100 High Stakes Litigator
America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
Top 10 Labor and Employment Law Attorney
America's Best Advocates
Best Law Firm
Best Lawyers
Best Lawyer
Best Lawyers
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Top 100 High Stakes Litigator
America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
Best Law Firm
Best Lawyers
Best Lawyer
Best Lawyers
Top 100 High Stakes Litigator
America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
Best Law Firm
Best Lawyers
Best Lawyer
Best Lawyers
Top 100 High Stakes Litigator
America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
Best Lawyer
Best Lawyers
Best Law Firm
Best Lawyers
Best Law Firm
Best Lawyers
Best Lawyer
Best Lawyers
Top 100 High Stakes Litigator
America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
Best Law Firm
Best Lawyers
Best Lawyer
Best Lawyers
Top 100 High Stakes Litigator
America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
Top 100 High Stakes Litigator
America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
Million Dollar Advocate
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Multi Million Dollar Advocate
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Rising Star
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Professional Associations
California State Bar  # 205071
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- Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
James Hardin's Website Profile
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Hardin Law Group Website
Blog
hardinemploymentlaw.com
Contact & Map
Hardin Law Group
Los Angeles Office
1638 S. Pacific Coast Hwy
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Telephone: (310) 606-2122
Monday: 9 AM - 5 AM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 AM (Today)
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Hardin Law Group
San Francisco Office
One Sansome St.
Ste. 350
San Francisco, CA 94104
Telephone: (415) 510-2211
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Hardin Law Group
Orange County Office
23 Corporate Plaza Dr.
Ste. 150
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Telephone: (949) 337-4810
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed