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Jamie E. Wrage
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Print PDFJamie Wrage is experienced in all aspects of litigation, specializing in complex business, employment, and real estate litigation. Ms. Wrage has wide-ranging experience litigating in both state and federal courts and also represents other clients in a diverse array of appellate matters. She is currently admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeal, and all courts in California.
In addition to her courtroom skills, Ms. Wrage counsels California employers in state and federal labor and employment law, regulations, and compliance matters. She conducts background investigations of prospective employees as well as independent investigations for employers who need an experienced and objective investigation of claims of harassment, discrimination or retaliation.
She is very effective in providing counsel on wage-hour compliance, discrimination and harassment laws, employee discipline and termination issues, paid and unpaid leave, disability accommodations, and employee safety and privacy. Her years of litigation experience enable her to provide valuable risk assessment and remediation counsel to clients and assist them in developing policies and practices to ensure compliance with ever changing state and Federal laws and regulations.
Ms. Wrage also serves as a mediator and arbitrator with the Riverside County Bar Association’s Dispute Resolution Service for matters involving real estate, contracts, business disputes, and labor and employment.
Published Works
"The Fundamentals of Pregnancy Leave," The Riverside Lawyer, Vol. 58, No. 2, February 2008
"Preserving the False Claims Act," The Federal Lawyer, Vol. 45, June 1998 (co-author)
"Comment: Taking Aim at 'Canned Hunts' Without Catching Game Ranches in the Crossfire," Loyola Law Review, Vol. 30, Issue 2, January 1997 (author)
results/experience
Secured a plaintiff’s verdict of over $8M in binding arbitration in a contract dispute with a large U.S. defense contractor over a technology sale to India.
Obtained a very favorable result at trial affixing a ten-year rental rate for the use of existing easements on a railroad right-of-way.
Represents a large retail developer in various disputes over the terms and conduct of commercial real estate transactions.
Successfully settled an employer’s claim for breach of a covenant-not-to compete and theft of trade secrets case against former employees attempting to use a confidential customer list to their own advantage.
Represents banking clients in numerous foreclosure-related claims made by disgruntled borrowers.
Represents and advises a large retail developer in defense of its rights under covenants, conditions and restrictions on commercial retail properties throughout California.
Obtained a favorable verdict for a landowner for a continuing nuisance/encroachment on a residential lot by a homeowner’s association.
Represented a national bank in a lawsuit relating to the terms of a commercial mortgage loan being serviced by the bank.
Reached a very favorable settlement in a breach of contract/fraud case by a former owner against the individuals who purchased his business.
Obtained a complete defense verdict in a jury trial for a corporation accused of breach of contract and fraud claims based upon the acts of its president.
Education
- Loyola Law School of Los Angeles, J.D., 1996
- University of Southern California, M.P.A., 1990
- University of South Florida, B.A., 1989, with Honors
Bars
- California, 1997
- United States Supreme Court, 2005
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 1998
- U.S. Court of Appeals - Seventh Circuit, 2002
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California, 1997
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, 1997
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, 2003
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, 1997
Affiliations
- State Bar of California
- Riverside County Bar Association
- San Bernardino County Bar Association
- Riverside County Bar Association Dispute Resolution Service
- Leadership Riverside, Class of 2009
- Leo A. Deegan Inns of Court
- National Association of Women Business Owners, Member
Community
- Olive Crest Homes for Abused Children, Member of Inland Empire Board of Trustees
Honors
Articles Editor, Loyola Law Review
William M. Keck II Fellow