James Baca
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo
Recognized for
Employment & Labor Law
The Elite Counsel Perspective
Decades of employer advocacy and a precedent-setting school district appeal distinguish James’s employment and labor career, alongside his leadership as managing partner.
Decades of employer advocacy and a precedent-setting school district appeal distinguish James’s employment and labor career, alongside his leadership as managing partner.
Overview
Mr. Baca represents California public- and private-sector employers in labor relations and collective bargaining negotiations. His litigation practice focuses on employment discrimination, personnel and labor matters. He also represents school districts in general education law matters and litigation.
Mr. Baca is AALRR’s Managing Partner and a member of its Executive Committee. He joined the firm in 1986 and became a partner in 1990. As lead attorney in Governing Board of ABC Unified School District v. Haar (1994), he handled a California Court of Appeal case that established a school district’s right to terminate a tenured teacher for sexually harassing students. He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Education
- J.D., University of California, Los Angeles School of Law
- B.A., Whittier College, with Honors
Admissions
- 1984, California
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Professional Associations
- American Bar Association, Member
- Los Angeles County Bar Association, Member
- St. Joseph Hospital, Board Member