Jeffrey L. Adams practices exclusively in the area of labor and employment law, defending clients in:

• Class action lawsuits and other litigation matters in federal and state courts
• Wage and hour compensation matters
• Wrongful termination, leave, discrimination and harassment issues
• Audits
• Unfair competition and trade secrets

He appears in California and federal courts and in proceedings before administrative agencies, such as:

• The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
• The Department of Labor
• The National Labor Relations Board
• The California Fair Employment and Housing Commission
• The California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement
• The Department of Industrial Relations

Additionally, Jeff has particular experience with matters involving:

• Wage and hour laws and regulations
• Title VII
• The Americans with Disabilities Act
• The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
• The Family and Medical Leave Act
• The California Fair Employment and Housing Act
• The Service Contract Act
• The California Family Rights Act

Most frequently, Jeffrey works with businesses of various sizes in multiple industries, including:

• Truck and shipping
• Hospitals, medical and dental
• Telecommunications
• Security providers

Prior to working at Littler Mendelson, Jeff worked in private practice where he handled estate planning and real estate transactional work. He also has experience in real estate litigation, worked on a U.S. military-funded research project, and has held positions as a financial analyst, credit analyst and resource analyst.

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS

• Member, Judicial Evaluation Committee - Contra Costa County Bar Association
• Founding Board Member, Mount Diablo Music Education Foundation
• Founding Board Member, United Mount Diablo Athletic Foundation
• Volunteer, Mock Trial /Education programs - Contra Costa County Office of Education
• Volunteer, Joint Court of Appeal/Bar high school teaching program - bar association and school district
• Volunteer, Boy Scouts of America
• Volunteer, Liahona Girls Camp
• Volunteer teacher
• Volunteer coach, youth soccer and basketball
• Volunteer and pro bono services for elderly and youth