George J. Barron is a partner and head of the firm's labor and employment practice. Mr. Barron has over 30 years of litigation experience representing management and employees in employment and labor disputes involving wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and employer/employee relations. He also has significant experience with claims of defamation, false arrest, malicious prosecution and interference torts. He represents clients ranging from small businesses through large, international companies. In addition to litigating, he also advises employers and employees on employment policies and regulations, as well as arbitrating and mediating employment and attorneys' fees disputes. Mr. Barron is particularly skilled at developing strategies that best represent his clients' interest while achieving quick resolution of disputes.

Mr. Barron has been litigating employment cases for employers for over three decades. He has successfully represented major retailers and other large companies in individual and class action cases alleging employment discrimination with exposures from low levels to over tens of millions of dollars, achieving dismissals of multi-million dollar lawsuits, summary judgments, and total defense jury verdicts fully exonerating employers.

Mr. Barron also maintains an active plaintiffs' practice, having successfully represented employees in sexual harassment, discrimination and wrongful termination cases. Collectively, Mr. Barron has recovered millions of dollars for his clients within just the past few years. In cases in which employers have refused to settle, Mr. Barron has recovered substantial judgments. While many cases handled by him received media attention, he follows wishes of clients who prefer to minimize publicity. His handling of both defense and plaintiff employment matters provides a uniquely thorough perspective to advise clients.

He earned his law degree in 1972 from the University of California at Los Angeles where he was a member of the UCLA Law Review. He is a member of the State Bar of California (Labor and Employment Sections), the Contra Costa County Bar Association, and the Alameda County Bar Association. He frequently speaks before business groups, bar associations and employers on employment-related topics. Along with several other members of the firm, Mr. Barron has been repeatedly named a "Super Lawyer" by San Francisco Magazine, an honor bestowed on only 5% of Northern California's Lawyers.

Mr. Barron is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell.  An AV Rating is given only to attorneys who have reached the height of professional excellence and are recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.

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