Janean Acevedo Daniels, principal attorney in the Law Office of Janean Acevedo Daniels, has more than 3 decades of experience in employment law and civil litigation. During her 35 years in practice, Ms. Daniels has advised and represented individuals and entities on both sides of challenging legal disputes.

Education

UCLA SCHOOL OF LAW - J.D., May 1989 (Class Rank: Ninth)

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY - B.A., May 1986, summa cum laude

FULL RESUME

Professional Experience

Santa Barbara, California
Founder & Principal Attorney - Full-service employment law counseling and representation, investigations, training, negotiation, and litigation for employers and employees; selective contract, insurance coverage, business litigation, and personal injury matters. Adviser and expert witness for employment matters and for legal malpractice matters involving underlying employment disputes.
(Mar. 1996 - present)
Santa Barbara, California
Associate - General litigation and appellate practice. Areas of emphasis included employment law and litigation, representing both employers and employees, and insurance coverage, business, real estate, and general tort litigation
(Sept. 1991 – Feb. 1996)
Los Angeles, California

Analyzed and researched cases presented for appellate review; wrote opinions, dispositions, and bench memos
(Aug. 1990 – Sept. 1991)
Los Angeles, California
Associate - General civil litigation and appellate practice. Represented variety of corporate and institutional clients, including major utility in connection with merger application proceedings before the Public Utilities Commission. Assisted in high impact pro bono litigation matters.
(Associate, September 1989 - August 1990, Law Clerk, May - July 1988)
Los Angeles, California
Assisted with all aspects of judge’s criminal and civil case docket, including class action product liability litigation. As an adjunct extern during judge’s absence, completed projects for the U.S. Attorney’s office.
(Aug. 1988 – Dec. 1988)
Los Angeles, California
Law Clerk - Conducted legal research and prepared memos on a variety of legal issues. Concentration on health law and litigation.
(July – Aug. 1988)
Los Angeles, California - Law Clerk
Law Clerk - Conducted legal research and prepared memos and motions on Hill-Burton regulation, Medicaid, health entitlement, discovery and civil procedure. Published Clearinghouse Review article.
(May – Aug. 1987)