Kalyan Dev Pokala

Kalyan Dev Pokala

also known as Pokala Law APC, Kalyan Pokala

4.9
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 17 years

Litigation Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Employment & Labor, Contracts & Agreements ... +3 more

2535 Kettner Blvd, Ste. 2C2, San Diego, CA

About Kalyan

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Litigation 40%

Our firm represents businesses and individuals in many different types of litigation, from business disputes, to employment law.

18 years

40%
Employment and Labor 25%

Plaintiff and Defense for Employment matters, including wage and hours, misclassification, discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, and harassment.

18 years

25%
Contracts and Agreements 10%

Our firm drafts and reviews contracts on behalf of our clients, on a wide variety of topics. From purchase agreements, to licensing arrangements, to leases and more.

18 years

10%
Corporate and Incorporation 10%

Anything a small business needs from an attorney, whether it be incorporations, partnership agreements, operating agreements, by-laws, etc.

18 years

10%
Intellectual Property 10%

Our firm offers our clients the ability to file trademark applications for their business names and logos.

18 years

10%
Business 5%

Anything a small business needs. From simple to complex situations.

18 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour

Contingency

25%-35%

Pro bono

10 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

Active

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Location

Pokala Law APC

2535 Kettner Blvd, Ste. 2C2, San Diego, CA, 92101

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Kalyan Dev Pokala's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Case Results

Posted by Joel | January 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Employment case

The entire team at this law firm has been fantastic. I hired them for an employment dispute. They aided resolving the case. Their attention to detail, patience, willingness to actually listen to me was second to none. If you are considering hiring this firm rest assured they’ll fight for your case. Y...our search for an attorney ends here. These guys will have your back. Thanks again you guys for seeing this to resolve.

Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Civil Rights

The best lawyer in San Diego

I hired Kalyan because my restaurant got sued for alleged ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) violations. Kalyan was reasonably priced, experienced and dogged in his representation of my small business. He was a great communicator and worked with me to understand what the lawsuit meant, what I need...ed to do, and how best to prevent future ADA lawsuits. Thanks to him, I was able to successfully defend my restaurant from the lawsuit and get the case dismissed without having to pay a cent for a settlement. I would recommend Kalyan to any small business owner being sued for non-compliance with the ADA. Now my restaurant is ADA-compliant and I know that I’ve found an attorney to represent my small business’ legal interests for life.

Posted by Chris | June 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Easily among the best!!

You will not find a better attorney or better rates for legal services of this quality anywhere. After working with Mr. Pokala for a couple weeks now, I can confidently say that he's among the absolute best at what he does. Not only does he communicate clearly, he keeps himself available for his c...lients and he really takes his time to understand you and your unique situation. Most of all, Mr. Pokala is kind, intelligent, and you will not find better rates for the effort and care that Mr. Pokala puts into his work. If you need an attorney, then you need Kalyan Pokala. When I found myself in a confusing and frustrating legal situation, Mr. Pokala offered me absolutely unmatched professionalism, expert advice, and a clear plan to resolve my situation. I didn't have a lot of time or money to work with, but Mr. Pokala worked with me to make sure we made the most of what little resources I had. My situation was complicated, but he listened carefully, did his research, and did everything he could to ensure that my problem would come to a positive resolution for me. And it has! I cannot express how thankful I am to have been referred to this attorney. If I ever need any legal services of any kind again, Mr. Pokala is absolutely the first phone call I am going to make.

Posted by Valente | January 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Great Small Business Lawyer

Helps you with your start up business, gets it license for you and follows up with the process. Kalyan helped me get my LLC for my business and answer my copyright questions. He is really straightforward and honest and actually save me $800 when he told me to wait until the next year to file the LL...C.

Posted by Rachel | January 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Personable, Knowledgeable, Dedicated

Kalyan was recommended by a creative friend when I found myself in a contract dispute with a publisher regarding the cancellation of (and rights to) a project. Kalyan replied to me immediately and we talked through the case timeline, contract, and assorted records I had in my favor. Over the cours...e of lengthy correspondence with the publisher, Kalyan proved himself to be personable, knowledgeable, dedicated, and patient. After several months of negotiations, the publisher and I were finally able to come to an agreement. It was all thanks to Kalyan's hard work. If you're self-employed in the arts and in need of a lawyer: I would highly recommend you reach out to Kalyan.

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Kalyan Dev Pokala's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sara Khosroabadi

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kalyan is a dedicated attorney. He is passionate about the law and fights hard for his clients. I highly recommend Kalyan for Employment Law matters."

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David Neville

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I really consider him as my West Coast office. Very trustworthy, eager, and hard working!"

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Anthony Toepfer

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I would not hesitate to hire Mr. Pokala. If you want the job done right the first time, he's your guy."

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Justin Schantz

Litigation lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Friend

"I've known Kalyan for over a decade. When he gets a case, he will follow it to the ends of the earth for his client, and he will do everything he can to get the best possible result. We have consulted on several cases, and I can say this firsthand. I heartily recommend this attorney."

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Habib Hasbini

Litigation lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Paul

General practice lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kalyan is a creative, tenacious, and tireless advocate."

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Sara Khosroabadi

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Amanda Hill

Family lawyer

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David Gibbs

Estate planning lawyer

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David Neville

Personal injury lawyer

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Anthony Toepfer

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Avvo Clients Choice 2016, Avvo

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Owner, Kalyan D. Pokala Attorney at Law

Associations

2008 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Blasgen v. Refractive Dialer, LLC

Settlement

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Education

2008

Univ Of St Thomas Sol - Minneapolis

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Carnegie Mellon Univ

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Accomplishment Coaching Coaches' Training Program

Why Incorporation Might Not Be Right For Your Business

Publications

Languages

English

Telugu

Spanish

Activity

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