About James Hardin
James Hardin
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.
CASE RESULTS
AWARDS
2023
Southern California Super Lawyers
2022
Best Lawyer
Elite Lawyer
2021
America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigator
2020
America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigator
2019
Best Law Firm and Best Lawyer
America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigator
Top 100 Employment Attorney in California by the National Advocates
2018
Best Law Firm and Best Lawyer
America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigator
Top 100 Lawyer – American Society for Legal Advocates
2017
America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigator
Top 100 Lawyer by Distinguished Attorney Magazine
Top 100 Employment Attorney in California by the National Advocates
Best Lawyer
BACKGROUND
Proven &
Prolific
Before founding Hardin Law Group, James worked at several of the nation’s top law firms, including Robinson, Calcagnie & Robinson, in addition to Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker and Call, Jensen & Ferrell, where he was a shareholder.
He recently authored a leading book on California trade secrets law, entitled “California Trade Secret Litigation, Practice Guide” (2015), and has written articles on other employment-related subjects. He also regularly presents on topics regarding litigation skills and tactics.
AFFILIATIONS
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Orange County Office
(949) 337-4810
(844) 615-1122
23 Corporate Plaza Drive, Suite 150
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Los Angeles Office
(310) 606-2122
1638 South Pacific Coast Highway
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
San Francisco Office
(415) 510-2211
One Sansome Street, Suite 3500
San Francisco, CA 94104
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