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Karin Lynn Backstrom

Overview

Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($300-$475/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • Swedish

About Me

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I am a mother of three young girs. I have practiced employment law for my entire career; starting at Littler Mendelson and working at Sheppard Mullin's San... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Review of Karin Backstrom”

Posted by: a Employment client, 2009-01-08 about 3 years ago.

Client Review: Karin has been extremely supportive and involved in my case. In conferences with the defendants, she makes me feel and acts as though getting justice... more
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5 star rating

“A trustworthy and knowledgeable attorney, with strong family values.”

Posted by: a client, 2009-01-05 about 3 years ago.

Client Review: Karin can be relied upon to keep your best interest at heart. Karin has represented me in two cases, both with positive outcomes. I would... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Alison Louise Patton

I endorse this lawyer's work.

Endorsement from lawyer: Alison Patton , La Jolla (CA), Over 1 year ago
Michael Kennedy Allen

I endorse this lawyer's work.

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Allen , LA JOLLA (CA), Almost 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

19 years since Karin Lynn Backstrom was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1992 11/03/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Managing Partner at Backstrom & Heinrichs, APC 2009–present
Head of Employment Law Department at Dietz, Gilmor & Associates 2007–2009
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Univ of California at Los Angeles Sociology and Business BA - Bachelor of Arts 1997
University of San Diego School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1992

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Service California State Bar Association 1996
Cal Jur Award--Highest Grade in Class University of San Diego 1990

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Mission Bay Yacht Club 2010-present
Member PARMA 2008-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 8
Answers: 16 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers
2 Answers marked as good
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Leaves of Absence Laws Public Employee Rights Reporter 2005

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Wage and Hour Class Actions Wage and Hour Update 2010
Sexual Harassment Sexual Harassment Prevention in Non Profits 2010
See all 8 speaking engagements