Ingrid Rainey
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Business & Corporate Attorney in San Diego, CA
Attorney Ingrid Rainey is the founder and senior partner of Rainey Law P.C. in San Diego, California. Licensed to practice in Washington, D.C., as well as California, Ms. Rainey represents the needs and interests of a diverse range of clients across both the East and West Coasts who have legal issues involving any of the following:
· General business counsel
· Litigation
· Business disputes
· Startups and entrepreneur compliance
· Intellectual property
· Contracts
· Employment law
· Mergers and acquisitions
· Real estate law
· International law
A top-rated trial attorney with more than eight years of legal experience, Ms. Rainey strives to provide the personalized solutions her clients deserve for their serious and complex legal challenges. Drawing upon a diverse background, she has a wealth of knowledge and experience in a variety of legal areas, which helps her provide the comprehensive, effective counsel and support her clients' needs.
Through her unwavering commitment to those she serves, Ms. Rainey has earned numerous awards and honors for her professionalism and service. She holds high ratings on AVVO and other client-review sources, and she is proud that so many of her clients return to her for their on-going legal needs. A former Zovio, Inc. Director of Contracts and Compliance, Ms. Rainey received the Highest Achievement Award from the company as well as the Employee of the Year award.
After receiving her undergraduate degree from Auburn University, Ms. Rainey attended Thomas Jefferson School of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2009. She served on the board for Gen Next, Thomas Jefferson School of Law and the FBI San Diego Citizens Academy Alumni Association, where she was also the vice president. Currently she was appointed to the Planning Commission board.
- 50%Business/Corporate
- 30%Business Litigation
- 20%Employment & Labor: Employer
Business Formation and Planning, Limited Liability Companies, Contracts, Business Organizations, Trade Secret, Non-Compete Agreements, Employment Law - Employee, Wage & Hour Laws, Sexual Harassment, Labor Law
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2019 - 2022
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About Ingrid Rainey
First Admitted: 2010, California
Professional Webpage: http://www.raineylawpc.com/about-us.html
Special Licenses/Certifications
- California Bureau of Real Estate Salesperson License
Educational Background
- Distinguished Honor Roll (Fall 2007) and Honor Roll (Spring 2008). Academic Scholarship Recipient, qualified for Law Review, and President of Jeffersonians. Direct Study with Professor Claire Wright for two semesters producing Scholarly Writing Papers-Transferring Wealth to Developing Countries and Women’s Rights in Post-Revolutionary Iran.
Bar/Professional Activity
- California Bar License, 2010
- D.C. Bar License, 2016
Scholarly Lectures/Writings
- The publication considered including my settlement in the Daily Journal's Verdicts and Settlement sections. I had to edit summary as it was inaccurate. , Edit input on my settlements, The Daily Journal Corporation, The Daily Journal Los Angeles, California Lawyers, 2018
Verdicts/Settlements
- Defending Defamation Case and Counterclaims for accounting, breach of fiduciary duties, misrepresentation, and fraud. , 2021
- Represent entity against labor and wage claims. , 2021
- Represent plaintiff in discrimination case against former employer. , 2021
- Represent multiple plaintiffs in breach of contract and fraud claims against large entity. , 2021
- Aparna Vashisht Rota v. Michael Hernandez. Represented the Plaintiff and Plaintiff won., 2019
- 37-2019-00023323-CU-BCOCTL TAG Management, Inc. v True Craft Residential, Inc., et al., 2019
- Michael J. Slater Family Trust v. Raymond Watt for receivership. Attorney for Raymond Watt and judge ordered verdict in our favor declining need for receivership. , 2018
- Neuroleadership Institute Inc., Neuroleadership Institute, Pty LTD, and Results Coaching Systems International, PTY LTD v. The Academy of Brain-Baised Leadership, Henry Phillip Dixon, Catherine Hambley, Daniel Radecki, Tony Pottle, Gemma Brown, and Leonie Hall for Breach of Implied Contract , Breach of Written Contract, Contractual Indemnity, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Breach of Duty of Confidence, Fraud & Deceit, Constructive Fraud, Misappropriation of Trade Secrets, and B&P Section 17200 Represented all Plaintiffs in the Superior Court of the State of California County of Los Angeles, Central District. Successfully opposed SLAPP claim and awarded attorney fees. Defendants appealed. After over one year, settled case with a large substantial win for my clients. , 2017
- LaToya Lyn v. Neuroleadership Institute, Inc., David Rock, and Lisa Rock. Represented Neuroleadership Institute, Inc., David Rock and Lisa Rock in the United States District Court Southern District of New York (pro hac vice). After over one year of litigation the case settled at only 10% of what Plaintiff was seeking. , 2016
Honors/Awards
- Rainey Law PC is an employment and business law firm near Escondido. The firm offers a comprehensive range of services in transaction and/or litigation work for various size businesses in different industries. The firm’s employment law practice encompasses the representation of employers in the full range of litigation matters that can arise out of the employer-employee relationship, including issues involving discrimination, retaliation, PAGA, FMLA, ADA, ADEA, labor code violations, as well as the full array of state and local laws which regulate the workplace. The firm also offers internal audits/investigations, contract formation, severance agreement negotiations with executives, drafting personnel policies, and advising on risk mitigation., Expertise Best Employment Lawyer in Escondido, Expertise.com, 2021
- Awarded San Diego Super Lawyer Rising Star 2019, San Diego Super Lawyer Rising Star 2019, www.superlawyer.com, 2019
- Awarded San Diego Super Lawyer 2020, San Diego Super Lawyer Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2020
Pro bono/Community Service
- Serve as Vice Chair of the Planning Commission board. Nominated by Mayor and City Council members. , 2021
- Serve as Vice Chair of the Planning Commission board. Nominated by Mayor and City Council members. , 2020
- Volunteer to help seniors during Covid-19 with the City of Escondido, 2020
- GenNext Board, 2020
- Drafted ordinance to be listed in the November 2020 ballot, 2020
- Association of Business Trial Lawyers Leadership Committee, 2019
- Board Member of GenNext- Gen Next is an invitation-only organization of successful individuals dedicated to learningabout and becoming engaged with the most pressing challenges facing future generations.With the collective influence of its national network of Members, Gen Next aims to ensure anyone can achieve success by expanding the opportunities that await them., 2019
- Board Member of GenNext- Gen Next is an invitation-only organization of successful individuals dedicated to learningabout and becoming engaged with the most pressing challenges facing future generations.With the collective influence of its national network of Members, Gen Next aims to ensure anyone can achieve success by expanding the opportunities that await them., 2018
- Vice President of the Board of the FBI San Diego Citizens Academy Alumni Association, 2016
- Vice President of the Board of the FBI San Diego Citizens Academy Alumni Association, 2017
- Vice President of the Board of the FBI San Diego Citizens Academy Alumni Association, 2018
- Board Member of TJSL Alumni Association, 2017
- Vice President of the Board of the FBI San Diego Citizens Academy Alumni Association, 2019
- Board Member of TJSL Alumni Association, 2018
Representative Clients
- Currently defending defamation case (Paul Feller and Cronus Equity v. Robert Petty CV 18-03460-JLS) and counterclaim for breach of contract. , 2021
- Represent Real Estate firm in transactional work and potential case we will initiate. , 2021
- Jason Brooks and Bruce Hofert v. Quanta, Inc. in Burbank Superior Court--Represent Plaintiff in breach of contract and misrepresentation claims. , 2021
- General Counsel and litigation attorney for leading global training company--NeuroLeadership Institute with locations in New York, Australia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, and England. , 2017
- Creditors Adjustment Bureau, Inc. v. Me Downtown LP DBA Massage Envy ADBA Massage Envy Downtown LP and Forever Young Incorporated. Case No. NC062042. Settlement, 2020
- General Counsel and litigation attorney for leading global training company--NeuroLeadership Institute with locations in New York, Australia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, and England. , 2018
- General Counsel and litigation attorney for leading global training company--NeuroLeadership Institute with locations in New York, Australia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, and England. , 2016
- Reliant Services Group, LLC (headquartered in California) and AG-MCA OpCo, LLC (headquartered in New York) General Counsel for both companies , 2019
- Reliant Services Group, LLC (headquartered in California) and AG-MCA OpCo, LLC (headquartered in New York) General Counsel for both companies , 2018
Transactions
- Represent global organization with protecting their intellectual property. , 2021
- Drafted a vested stock agreement, notice of stock, and stock plan for engineering company. Completed trademark application for two services. , 2021
- Business Sales Agreement for 858 Graphics, Inc. (a California Corporation) and The Noteworthy Group, Inc. (an Illinois corporation). , 2019
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Voted by Planning Commission to serve as Vice Chair. , 2021
- Currently writing ordinance/law for the Escondido City Council regarding vacancy control to help indigent clients maintain affordable housing. , 2019
Industry Groups
- Banking
- Financial
- Healthcare and more
- IT
- Manufacturing
- Real Estate
- Services
Last Updated: 12/9/2021