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Alan James Romero

Alan James Romero

Intelligent and ethical litigation representation.
  • Employment Law
  • California, Central District of California
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Biography

Alan Romero, a 2020 CAALA Trial Lawyer of the Year Finalist, is the principal and lead trial attorney of Romero Law, APC. Mr. Romero's notable results have included a historic $8.1MM jury verdict in a Fair Employment and Housing case arising out of police corruption in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, a $3.05MM jury verdict related to the clarification of certain television distribution rights on behalf of STARZ Home Entertainment, LLC, a judgment of $2.76MM in a motion picture-related fraud action on behalf of Anchor Bay Entertainment, LLC, and a $1.5MM settlement in a medical malpractice action which resulted in a published appellate decision radically altering California law with respect to the enforcement of Medi-Cal liens against injured minors. Mr. Romero has been rated "AV Preeminent" by Martindale-Hubbell, having been ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for his legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by his peers. Mr. Romero has also been named a Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment Lawyer, and has served as an instructor at the CAALA Plaintiff's Trial Academy and at the CELA Trial College.

Mr. Romero received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from California State University in Los Angeles, where he was accepted into the Early Entrance Program at the age of fifteen. Mr. Romero then went on to obtain his Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School in the accelerated two-year SCALE program.

A Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Mr. Romero presently serves as a Director-at-Large for the alumni associations of Southwestern Law School and California State University at Los Angeles. A fourth-generation Angeleno, Mr. Romero is natively fluent in Spanish.

Education
Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Post-Masters Certificate (2011) | Applied Behavioral Analysis
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Southwestern Law School
J.D. (2006) | Law
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Honors: S.C.A.L.E. Program
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California State University - Los Angeles
B.A. (2003) | Political Science
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Honors: Early Entrance Program
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Professional Experience
Director At Large
Adelante Youth Alliance
- Current
Trial Attorney/Principal
Romero Law, APC
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Mock Trial Instructor
Pasadena Unified School District
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Trial Attorney
Wilson Trial Group
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Mathews & Weisser, LP
Litigation Associate
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Alleged Fraudster Can't Pay Starz's $2.8M Award, Court Told
Law360
Anchor Bay Seeks $3 Million Malibu Home as Penalty for 'U.N.C.L.E.' Deception
The Hollywood Reporter
Anchor Bay Says BF1 Failed To Deliver 4 Films
Law360
Anchor Bay Sues BF1 Over 8-Pic Output Deal
Deadline Hollywood
Jury Award in 'Man from U.N.C.L.E.' Fraud Case
The Hollywood Reporter
Speaking Engagements
Trial Themes, 2020 CELA Annual Conference
Instructor, Plaintiff's Trial Academy
Trial Advocacy, Various Jury Trials
Certifications
Board Certified Behavioral Analyst
Behavioral Analyst Certification Board
Certified Fraud Examiner
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Certified Forensic Interviewer
International Association of Interviewers
Awards
Rated AV Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbell®
Top 40 Litigators Under 40
American Society of Legal Advocates
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers Magazine
Selected To Super Lawyers: 2015 - 2024
Rising Star
Super Lawyers Magazine
Selected To Rising Stars: 2013 - 2014
Top Attorney
Pasadena Magazine
Top 40 Litigators Under 40
American Society of Legal Advocates
Top Attorney
Pasadena Magazine
Life Member
Seven Figure Lawyers
Life Member
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Top Attorney
Pasadena Magazine
Life Member
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Professional Associations
American Bar Association
Member
- Current
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California Employment Lawyers Association
Member - Worker Outreach Committee
- Current
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California Employment Lawyers Association
Member - Legislative Committee
- Current
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California Employment Lawyers Association
Chair - Immigrant Employee Rights Committee
- Current
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Pasadena Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Los Angeles County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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California Employment Lawyers Association
Member
- Current
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Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
Member
- Current
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Mexican American Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Leadership Pasadena
Member Board Of Directors
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
State Bar of California
ID Number: #249000
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Central District of California
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9th Circuit
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United States Tax Court
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Fee schedule available upon request.
Practice Area
Employment Law
Employment Discrimination, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Romero Law, APC
Blog
Romero Law, APC | Pasadena Business and Employment Law | California
Contact & Map
Romero Law, APC
251 S. Lake Ave
Suite 930
Pasadena, CA 91101
Telephone: (626) 396-9900
Fax: (626) 270-4045
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours