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Dave Kresin has received a variety of awards over his career. Most recently, he has been recognized as a Southwest Super Lawyer since 2021 and was recognized by Chambers and Partners in 2024 as one of only six Band 1 lawyers in the category of Arizona Labor & Employment (Mainly Plaintiffs). He is a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association, the Arizona Employment Lawyers Association and the American Bar Association Labor & Employment Section.
Dave represents employees and small businesses in employment litigation including discrimination, retaliation, medical leave denial, restrictive covenant enforcement, unpaid compensation disputes, and wage and hour violations. He is licensed in the state courts of Arizona, Kansas and Missouri, as well as the U.S. District Courts for Arizona and Kansas, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Dave is very experienced in federal courts, state courts, private arbitrations, and administrative proceedings. His trial experience includes: a federal court jury verdict on behalf of an employee for unpaid commissions, minimum wage, and overtime violations; a federal court jury verdict on behalf of an employee who was denied minimum wage and overtime compensation and terminated in retaliation for objecting to the violations; a state court jury verdict on behalf of an employee terminated in retaliation for reporting violations of Arizona law; an arbitration award on behalf of an employee who was terminated in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act after the employer refused to accommodate his disability; an arbitration award on behalf of an employee deprived of his commissions; a jury verdict on behalf of a corporation against a director/former employee who breached his fiduciary duties to the company; a jury verdict on behalf of individual defendants accused of race discrimination; a jury verdict on behalf of individual plaintiffs on contract and conversion claims; an arbitration award on behalf of two corporate executives on breach of contract and statutory wage claims.
Dave has presented on a wide variety of employment law topics and authored articles relating to federal employment law issues including:
Co-Presenter, "Lessons Learned from Recent Jury Trials", Arizona Employment Lawyers Association Annual Meeting, February 2024
Co-Presenter, "Best Practices and Ethical Considerionats for the Initial Consultation", Arizona Employment Lawyers Association Annual Meeting, February 2022
Presenter, "How to Manage ADA- and FMLA-Related Leave", National Business Institute, June 2021
Presenter, “The Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act: Arizona’s Current Minimum Wage and Earned Paid Sick Time Law”, Referrals Royale Network Luncheon, December 2019
Co-Presenter, “Employment Restrictive Covenants including Non-Competes, Non-Solicitation, and Non-Use Agreements: What’s Enforceable and What is Not”, Arizona Employment Lawyers Association Annual Meeting, February 2016
Co-Author, “2013 Update re: Fee Applications (Article 10.8)”, Arizona Employment Law Handbook, October 2013
Presenter, “The OSHA-Administered Whistleblower Laws”, Arizona Employment Lawyers Association Annual Meeting, February 2011
Presenter, “Updates on the FMLA and ADA”, Arizona Employment Lawyers Association Annual Meeting, February 2009
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28 years
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State: Arizona
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
State: Kansas
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
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6017 N. 15th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85014
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Posted by Steve | January 20, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
Mr. Kresin and his team are top-notch! They are very knowledgeable and to the point in Arizona contract law. I highly recommend them. Thanks again!
Posted by Dale | December 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney
David was able to reach a settlement for me when on my own I kept being stonewalled by personnel in higher positions. David started with a 60-day demand letter to this government entity. He followed up when we heard nothing at 60 days. He learned the request had "fallen through the cracks!" He contin...
Posted by Bill | July 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Faced with an aggressive former employer, with baseless claims designed to prevent the sale of my purchased company stock, Dave Kresin navigated their persistent delays and we negotiated a settlement that allowed me to sell the stock with the dismissal of all claims.
Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2015
I highly recommend David Kresin in the field of employment law. David was consistently well-prepared and thorough in managing my case. His knowledge of the law and enthusiasm in resolving the matter was very impressive. He showed exceptional skill in getting to key elements, yet a willingness to d...
Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2015
David - Was extreemly professional. He and his staff are top notch, kept me informed throughout the entire process, and put everthing in "english". I would go no where else, period.
"I endorse this lawyer. Dave is extremely knowledgeable and goes the extra mile for his clients."
"I highly recommend Dave. He's a top notch lawyer with a keen intellect. Dave is well-respected in the legal community for getting great results. He serves his clients very well, including getting superb results at trial."
"I endorse this lawyer. David has been on both sides of employment matters and has an extensive knowledge of the law. We have discussed a number of employment discrimination issues, and his understanding of this complex area of law is outstanding."
Employment and labor lawyer
2024
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Lawyer of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction
2014
Employee Rights Attorney of the Year in Arizona, Corporate Intl Magazine
2011
Arizona's Finest Lawyers, Arizona's Finest Lawyers
2006 - Present
Partner, Robaina & Kresin PLLC/David C. Kresin P.C.
2002 - 2006
Associate, Steptoe & Johnson, LLP
1999 - 2002
Associate, Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A.
1997 - 1999
Law Clerk, U.S. District Court
2012 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Arizona Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2001 - Present
American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section, Equal Employment Opportunity CommitteeMember
1999 - Present
State Bar of Arizona, Employment and Labor Law SectionMember
2012 - 2015
Arizona Employment Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
Defendant's Rule 59(a) Motion for New Trial or, in the Alternative, Rule 59(e) Motion to Alter or Amend the Judgment Because the Damage Award is Excessive Denied
Plaintiff's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment Granted; Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment Denied
Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment Granted
Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment Denied
Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Denied
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Bachelor of Arts
2011
The OSHA-Administered Whistleblower Laws
2009
Update on the ADA and the FMLA
2005
Untangling the Web of Overlapping FMLA, ADA, PDA, Workers' Comp, and Antidiscrimination Laws
2005
Preventing Mismanagement and Improper Denial of Intermittent and Reduced Schedule Leave
2004
Current HR Issues
2000
Changes to Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Federal Rules of Evidence
2014
2006
2005
2004
1999
English
Spanish
Legal Answers
Ex-employer asked how much I am making on unemployment. Do I have any legal obligation to answer this?
07 May 2020
Cant return to. Work due to covid-19
08 May 2020
Can an employer take all of my wages after FMLA leave and apply it to past due benefits leaving me with $0 pay?
11 May 2014