$ 300-475 per hour
Karin Lynn Backstrom
About Karin
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
75%
34 years | 1,800 cases
Class Action
15%
25 years | 25 cases
Appeals
10%
34 years | 22 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 33 years
State: California
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Backstrom Labor Law
313 Laurel Street, San Diego, CA, 92101
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Posted by anonymous | January 05, 2009
Excellent employment/labor lawyer
Karin Backstrom is an excellent lawyer. She helps a novice client understand the points of law and how to best defend oneself. She's honest and trustworthy and I'd recommend her to anyone.
Posted by anonymous | December 31, 2008 | Employment & Labor
Excellent Lawyer Specializing in Employment Law
Karin Backstrom has a strong background of legal expertise in the employment law area, including sexual harassment matters. She is knowledgeable and stays current with the law, adeptly reviews documents, offers creative solutions and brings a matter to a swift conclusion. Ms. Backstrom represented ...
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Experience
Honors
1996
Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Service, California State Bar Association
1990
Cal Jur Award--Highest Grade in Class, University of San Diego
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Managing Partner, Backstrom & Heinrichs, APC
2007 - 2009
Head of Employment Law Department, Dietz, Gilmor & Associates
2001 - 2007
Managing Partner, Backstrom & Heinrichs
1997 - 2001
Head of Labor Department, HInchy, Witte, Wood, Anderson & Hodges
1995 - 1997
Labor Associate, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton
1993 - 1995
Associate, Littler Mendelson
Associations
2010 - Present
Mission Bay Yacht Club
2008 - Present
PARMAMember
2007 - Present
University of San Diego Alumni Board of DirectorsNominating Committee
1992 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1992 - Present
San Diego County Bar Association, Labor and Employment SectionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Barlow v. Pacific Eagle International
Profitable settlement for plaintiff class members
Shirey v. Pure Flo Water Company
Excellent result for defendant.
Mithun v. Cabrillo
Excellent result for defendant, plaintiff walked
Education
1997
Univ of California at Los Angeles
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1992
University of San Diego School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2010
Wage and Hour Update
Wage and Hour Class Actions
2010
Sexual Harassment Prevention in Non Profits
Sexual Harassment
2010
San Diego County Office of Education Seminar
Accomodating the Disabled Worker
2009
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Mandatory Training
2009
Public Agency Risk Management Association 2009
Not all Lawyers Need to Be Killed
2009
New Legislation for 2010
Human Resources Laws
2009
Employment Law Update
New Legislation for 2009
2004
California State Bar Annual Meeting
Leaves of Absence
Publications
2005
Public Employee Rights Reporter
Leaves of Absence Laws
Languages
Swedish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can my employer fire me because I refuse to attend religious service
17 Jul 2010
Q&A
In California, do employees need to sign their time card at the end of the pay period and before process the time card?
06 Jun 2010
Q&A
Do I have the right to have an inaccurate written warning removed from my employee personnel file?
02 Jun 2010