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ABOUT THIS BLOG
This blog is devoted to all aspects of California Employment law. It is the editorial policy of this blog not to take positions on political issues as they pertain to these matters; however, this does not limit this blog’s intent to analyze, construe, and otherwise detail laws and politicians where relevant. This blog is not a “blog of record,” and the Editor carefully selects those items he believes are newsworthy or relevant to the practice of employment law, including legal, economic and political issues.
Particular to this blog is a “cradle to grave” tracking of employment laws. From their conception in the mind, to their introduction in the Legislature, to their construction in the appellate courts, this blog follows employment laws throughout their life-cycle. In addition to in-depth analysis, this blog does original reporting usually not found elsewhere in blogs.
This blog is not a vehicle for legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is formed because you read it. Please read the TERMS OF USE.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
JON-ERIK G. STORM
Jon-Erik G. Storm is an attorney in San Luis Obispo County, California where his practice focuses on business litigation. He is the creator and editor of the legal web-log, Storm’s California Employment Law, the first web-log devoted exclusively to all aspects of California Labor and Employment law.
Mr. Storm has a broad range of experience representing employers in civil, administrative, and appellate litigation, where he has a sparkling record of achieving results for his clients. Mr. Storm also has wide-ranging experience providing consultation and advice to employers, assisting his clients with the ongoing development of their employee and human resource policies, as well as assisting them with day-to-day matters. Mr. Storm has represented the full spectrum of clients, from Fortune 500 corporations to individuals, and understands the differing needs of a diverse clientèle.
Mr. Storm was formerly an associate with Brenneman, Juarez & Adam LLP in Santa Maria, California and Employer Advocates Group LC in San Luis Obispo, California, where he represented employers exclusively in all aspects of labor and employment law.
In addition to his blog, Mr. Storm has also been published on varying subjects of employment law in different media. Recently, Mr. Storm contributed to the Human Resources Association of the Central Coast’s publication. Mr. Storm’s has also been published in the California Labor & Employment Law Review.
Mr. Storm is a member of the Inns of Court of Santa Maria, the San Luis Obispo County Bar Association, and the Labor & Employment Law Section of the State Bar of California.
Since moving to the Central Coast six years ago, Mr. Storm has been active in his community. He formerly served on the Board of Directors and as Treasurer of the San Luis Obispo Symphony, was Co-Coordinator of Central Coast United For Change’s 25,000 pound January 2009 food drive, and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Jewish Community Center of San Luis Obispo.
He is licensed to practice law before all of the courts of the State of California, all federal district courts in California, and the State of Minnesota. Mr. Storm is also admitted to the bar of the United States Courts of Appeal for the Federal Circuit and the Ninth Circuit.
Mr. Storm is also admitted to the Roll of Solicitors of England & Wales.
SAMPLE CASEWORK
2009. Judgment for DEFENSE after civil trial in an action on an alleged partnership. Plaintiff claimed he was a partner in a Santa Maria Valley agricultural business, and, as such, was entitled to half of the hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of equipment owned by the business, as well as half of its capital. Mr. Storm tried the case alone.
2008. Temporary Restraining Order, Preliminary Injunction/Stay in Place Order Granted. In a civil rights case against a governmental agency, the Court entered an order forbidding the agency from further enforcement after considering hundreds of pages of documentary evidence and briefing prepared by Mr. Storm.
2007. Judgment for DEFENSE after administrative trial in action by worker alleging that he was an employee of a San Luis Obispo furniture business, and, as such the business and its owner were liable for his uninsured on-the-job injuries. After trial, the ALJ held that the worker was not the employee of the furniture business or its owner. Mr. Storm tried the case alone.
2005. Judgment for DEFENSE after administrative trial in an action by a worker alleging that he was an employee, not an independent contractor of a Santa Maria construction firm, and therefore entitled to recovery according to the Labor Code. After hearing the evidence, the ALJ held that the worker was not an employee of the construction firm. Mr. Storm was first chair for the defense.
