Mr. Buckley represents employers, both in litigation matters and in litigation avoidance. He handles all aspects of employment disputes in the state and federal courts and before administrative agencies. He has handled cases involving wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims. He also represents employers in alternative dispute resolution proceedings involving employment-related claims.

Mr. Buckley specializes in the representation of employers in wage and hour class action litigation.

In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Buckley regularly advises and counsels employers on a full range of employment law compliance issues, including employee discipline, wage and hour, family leave, and other workplace issues. Mr. Buckley also provides training to management on human resources and litigation avoidance topics.

Prior to beginning his legal career, Mr. Buckley was an infantry officer in the United States Army 1986-1993.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton LLP
  2004 – Present
• Wilson, Petty, Kosmo & Turner LLP
  2000 – 2004
• Thompson Coburn LLP
  1996 – 1999

EDUCATION

• Southern Illinois University School of Law
  J.D. 1996 cum laude
• United States Military Academy
  B.S. 1986

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

• Member, State Bar of California Labor and Employment Law and Litigation Sections
• Member, San Diego County Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Sections

RECENT SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

• Overtime Exemption Issues and Strategies (for American Corporate Counsel Association) - November 2007

ADMISSIONS

• All state courts of California, Arizona, Illinois, and Missouri
• United States District Courts for the Eastern, Central, Northern, and Southern Districts of California
• United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit