Client Champion Platinum
Martindale-Hubbell 2017-2025
Overview
The Easley Law Firm was started by Jeff Easley in 1990. Since then, Jeff and other attorneys at the firm have represented hundreds, if not thousands, of entrepreneurs, executives, employees, contract workers, professionals, and people working in entertainment. Our services may involve contract, employment, business, environmental, international and/or maritime laws and principles, as well as civil litigation, as applied in California, Colorado, the United States, and/or internationally.
Comment
“Thank you Jeff. I am so grateful for all of your help. I feel so fortunate that you were my attorney. You are absolutely incredible and I sing your praises to everyone.”
Sample Case
Plaintiff (Client): Bruce Brainerd
Defendant: Marriott International
Court: US District Court, California Central District
Bruce Brainerd was General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Laguna Niguel.
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