James Weiler: An Employment Litigator With In-House Corporate Roots, Disclosed Plainly
This profile of James Weiler, Partner at Weiler Law PLLC, was researched and written independently by Awesome Attorneys’ editorial team. Weiler Law PLLC did not pay for, request, or review this article prior to publication. Nothing in this article is legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney–client relationship. Past results do not guarantee, warrant, or predict the outcome of any future case.
About the Attorney
James Weiler is a partner at Weiler Law PLLC, practicing in Phoenix, AZ (also serving Flagstaff and Tucson). He earned his J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Business in 2009 and a B.S.B.A. in Finance, Real Estate & Urban Analysis from Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business in 2006. He is admitted to practice in Arizona and Illinois.
Before founding Weiler Law PLLC in 2014, Mr. Weiler served as in-house counsel for a subsidiary of a Fortune 1000 company, where he managed litigation portfolios, commercial transactions, internal investigations, and compliance matters. His corporate-side experience distinguishes him from attorneys with exclusively plaintiff-side backgrounds.
The firm’s practice is mixed-representation, serving both employers and employees, as explicitly stated on its website.
Practice Areas
The firm’s primary focus is employment law, handling matters such as:
- Discrimination
- Harassment
- Wrongful termination
- Wage and hour disputes
- Whistleblower retaliation
Beyond employment law, Mr. Weiler’s practice extends to broader civil litigation, including:
- Personal injury
- Commercial litigation
- Construction disputes
- Product liability
- General liability/insurance defense
- Workers’ compensation
- Medical malpractice
Track Record
The firm states it has “successfully resolved thousands of cases” across state and federal employment law, though no independently verifiable, itemized case-result table was located in the sources reviewed for this profile. Every case is unique, and past results do not guarantee similar outcomes in future matters.
Client Feedback
Attributed client reviews include:
- A race-discrimination matter handled on contingency that settled after EEOC mediation, with the client describing Mr. Weiler and his team as “very professional” and “very knowledgeable.”
- An FMLA consultation described as detailed and useful, with the client grading the experience “A+.”
No negative reviews were located in the sources reviewed for this profile.
Recognition
- Avvo’s Client’s Choice Award
- Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion recognition (based on client review volume and scores)
No Arizona Board of Legal Specialization certification was located for Mr. Weiler in the practice areas covered by this profile.
Arizona Employment Law Context
General legal information, not legal advice:
- Employment discrimination claims in Arizona are governed by federal laws (e.g., Title VII, ADA, ADEA) and Arizona’s civil rights statute (A.R.S. 41-1463).
- Arizona is an at-will employment state, with exceptions under the Arizona Employment Protection Act (A.R.S. 23-1501).
- Whistleblower retaliation claims may involve additional protections under state and federal laws, depending on the industry and nature of the disclosure.
Assessment
Weiler Law’s key differentiator is James Weiler’s combined background in in-house corporate counsel and litigation, providing a broader civil-litigation scope (e.g., personal injury, construction, product liability, medical malpractice) than firms focused solely on employment matters. However, the firm is not employee-exclusive—its marketing explicitly welcomes employer clients, so workers seeking counsel with no employer-side conflicts may prefer employee-exclusive firms.
Sources: weilerlaw.com, Martindale-Hubbell, Lawyers.com, Lexinter attorney directory (compiled August 2026).