Introduction
As a Sacramento-based trial attorney specializing in employment law for 37 years, Jeff has earned a reputation among his peers for being a sharp, fair, and respectful adversary and colleague in the legal community. As a result, he has been retained by employment and labor lawyers to serve as mediator and arbitrator in their cases.
In private practice, Jeff litigated, tried, or mediated hundreds of employment cases in the State and Federal courts as well as before administrative agencies in cases involving discrimination, harassment, privacy, wage and hour as well as management/union relations including grievance proceedings, negotiating collective bargaining agreements and advising on rights and obligations under federal labor law. He has taught numerous classes to human resource professionals, employers, and lawyers on various employment and workplace issues. He currently mediates for the Settlement department 59 in the Sacramento Superior Court and the voluntary dispute resolution program in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California.
His passion for serving as a neutral is evident, as many describe him as having a communicative, evaluative, and caring approach that gets results.
Practice Areas
Hobbies & Interests
In his spare time, Jeff enjoys playing outdoor sports, hiking, cycling, and adventure travels.
Testimonials
"Jeff Owensby is a natural at this mediation job. He's great with parties and brings such depth to his cases, especially in the tricky employment world."
- Attorney on an Employment/Discrimination case
"Mr. Owensby nailed it. He was fair, efficient, established strong rapport, and focused on the issues that really mattered in the short period of time we had together. Would use him again should the opportunity ever arise. Thanks again.
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- Attorney on an Employment Hostile Environment Dispute
"Jeff is one of the most intelligent and capable mediators I have ever encountered. I have used him several times and he is quite effective and works well with both sides. "
- Attorney on an Employment Wrongful Termination case
"We had a very positive experience with Jeff. I plan to work with him in the future. "
- Attorney on an Employment Labor Code case
"Mr. Owensby did an excellent job of listening to my client, evaluating the case and what the other side was willing and not willing to do, and earning mine and my client’s trust. I would highly recommend him to anyone."
- Attorney on an Employment Wrongful Termination Dispute
"Mr. Owensby was fantastic; he really connected with the client and understood the legal issues involved as well as the non- legal issues surrounding the case. I would use him again."
- Attorney on an Employment Discrimination and Wage & Hour case
