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Karin Lynn Backstrom

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8.1

Excellent

Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 75% Employment / Labor
    17 years, 1,800 cases (2 examples)
  • 15% Class Action
    8 years, 25 cases
  • 10% Appeals
    17 years, 22 cases

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Hourly ($275-$400/hour)

Payment types

Credit Card, Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • Dietz, Gilmor & Associates
    7071 Convoy Ct
    San Diego, CA 92111
    Office: 619-236-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • Swedish

About Me

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About me: 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

5.0 star rating 4 reviews
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5 star rating

“Review of Karin Backstrom”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-01-08 11 months ago. Flag as objectionable

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
5 star rating

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

Posted by: pkscbrenner, 2009-01-05 11 months ago. Flag as objectionable

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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Résumé

Licenses
  • 17 years since Karin Lynn Backstrom was first licensed to practice law in CA.

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Work Experience
Position Duration
Head of Employment Law Department at Dietz, Gilmor & Associates 2007–present
Managing Partner at Backstrom & Heinrichs 2001–2007
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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
Member San Diego County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section 1992–present
Member State Bar of California 1992–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 2
Question: Do I need an Employment / Labor attorney?
Karin's answer: Do you have an employee handbook? Does it include a definition of eligible employees for benefits?... more

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

Cases
Title:
Mithun v. Cabrillo
Practice Area:
Commercial
Outcome:
Excellent result for defendant, plaintiff walked
Description:
Plaintiff alleged that sand-blasted chairs were antiques from the "Chrysler Estate." Defendant did not know the value of the chairs that were stolen...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
New Legislation for 2009 Employment Law Update 2009
Not all Lawyers Need to Be Killed Public Agency Risk Management Association 2009 2009
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