Javier Garcia
Javier Garcia

Javier Garcia

Partner

Los Angeles | Seattle

310.788.3293
javier.garcia@ashurstperkins.com

Introduction

Javier is a seasoned multijurisdictional litigator with a focus on employment and business disputes.

Javier F. Garcia represents clients in a wide range of litigation matters, including cases involving race, age, disability, and gender discrimination; harassment and retaliation; wage-and-hour class actions; noncompete agreements; Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower claims; and collective bargaining agreement disputes. He also represents companies in complex contractual disputes, as well as business torts, trade secrets, and unfair competition claims. He is licensed in Washington, California, and Hawaii, and routinely litigates in courts nationwide. 

Outside his litigation practice, Javier counsels California, Washington, and Hawaii clients on employment issues involving employment policies and handbooks, employment contracts, and severance agreements. He helps California clients comply with the state’s highly regulated employment environment. Javier also advises clients on labor matters subject to collective bargaining agreements, including labor arbitrations, unfair labor practices, strikes, and National Labor Relations Board administrative hearings and appeals. 

Education & credentials

  • Gonzaga University School of Law, J.D., Editor-in-Chief, Gonzaga Law Review, 2006
  • University of Redlands, B.A., International Relations, 2002
  • Washington
  • California
  • Hawaii
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii
  • The Hon. Chief Judge Robert H. Whaley, United States District Court, Eastern District of Washington, Legal Extern, 2005-2006
  • Spokane Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention, Spokane, WA, Legal Assistant, 2004-2005
  • Attorney General of Washington, Torts Division Spokane, WA, Law Clerk, 2004-2005
  • Friedman, Gebbie & Gardner, San Bernardino, CA, Law Clerk, 2001-2003

Professional recognition

  • Named "Best-in-State, California - Labor & Employment," by Forbes, 2025

  • Listed in Super Lawyers Magazine, "Washington Rising Stars," 2013-2019

  • Latino Bar Association of Washington "Rising Star Award" Recipient, 2010

Impact

  • Gonzaga School of Law, Board of Advisors, 2012-2015
  • Hispanic National Bar Association Annual Convention Chair, 2012 Deputy Regional President, 2008-2011 Law Student Division, Regional President, 2004-2005
  • Latino Bar Association of Washington, Executive Board, Vice President of Programs & Membership, 2008-2010
  • Gonzaga Hispanic Law Caucus, President, 2004-2005
  • LatCrit Student Scholar 2006
  • University of Redlands, Trustee
COVID-19 Counseling

Advise clients on the development and implementation of safety measures/policies, return-to-work procedures, COVID-19 testing, leave issues, response/notice procedures regarding infected employees, and closure and reopening of facilities due to coronavirus outbreaks.

Lillig v. Brooks Automation, Inc.

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California 
Plaintiff, a former executive, asserted a seven figure damage claim for fraud, negligent misrepresentation and breach of contract against the client. Successfully obtained summary judgment ruling in favor of client, thereby dismissing the case, in its entirety, prior to trial.

Matson v. United Parcel Service, Inc.

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Obtained unanimous jury verdict dismissing plaintiff's alleged gender discrimination and retaliation claims.

Brauss v. United Parcel Service, Inc.

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
Obtained summary judgment dismissal of plaintiff’s alleged age and gender discrimination claims.

Fulwiler v. United Parcel Service, Inc.

King County Superior Court (Washington)
Obtained dismissal of plaintiff's alleged disability discrimination claims.

Simmons v. United Parcel Service, Inc.

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
Obtained dismissal of plaintiff's alleged race discrimination claims.

Thueringer v. United Parcel Service, Inc.

King County Superior Court (Washington)
Obtained favorable settlement of plaintiff's alleged gender, race, age and sexual orientation discrimination claims.

Toma v. UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Inc.

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Obtained favorable settlement of plaintiff's alleged national origin discrimination claims.

Walsh v. UPS Ground Freight, Inc

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Obtained favorable settlement of plaintiff’s alleged accommodation and retaliation claims.

McNally/Rice v. South King Fire & Rescue

King County Superior Court (Washington)
Obtained summary judgment dismissal of allegations of breach of collective bargaining agreement.

Sutherland v. Microsoft

King County Superior Court (Washington)
Obtained summary judgment dismissal of plaintiff's alleged age and disability discrimination claims and retaliation claims.

 

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