James Reid Kristy

James Reid Kristy

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Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 25 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Huntington Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Insurance, Medical Malpractice, Construction & Development

18377 Beach Boulevard, Suite 331, Huntington Beach, CA

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Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 25%

We are trial attorneys who represent plaintiffs victimized by the unlawful conduct of their employers. We handle cases involving wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, overtime abuses, and failure to allow family and medical leaves. We represent both individuals and classes of employees in class actions. The Kristy Law Firm enforces employees’ legal rights and holds employers responsible for their unlawful conduct. We fight with true grit to win compensation for our clients.

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 25 years

State: California

Acquired: 2000

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The Kristy Law Firm

18377 Beach Boulevard, Suite 331, Huntington Beach, CA, 92648

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Christien Petersen

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Since the inception of my legal career I have viewed James Kristy as a shining example of what an attorney ought to be for his clients. James Kristy is immensely knowledgable in civil law arena and highly respected among his peers. Folks running into problems that require legal counsel would do well to consider James Kristy."

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Shawn Mccann

Insurance lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James Kristy's intelligence is only exceeded by his integrity. James regularly demonstrates his supurb knowledge of the law and the intricate details of procedure to achieve excellent results for his clients. More importantly, James is dedicated to his clients and working compassionately with them to achieve justice in the face of great odds and daunting obstacles. Somehow, he also finds time to work on behalf of consumer rights issues and instruct other lawyers on the law and finding justice."

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Joseph Barrett

Medical malpractice lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. James is a man of great integrity, energy and commitment to justice. I have worked with James through CAALA and its Board of Governors, which is the most influential local trial bar organization in America."

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Alec Barinholtz

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Kurt Kananen

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William Harn

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Shawn Mccann

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Brian Chase

Defective and dangerous products lawyer

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Heather Mckeon

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Armen Tashjian

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Joseph Barrett

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Principal, The Kristy Law Firm

Associations

2012 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2005 - Present

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Board of Governors

2002 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

Education

2000

Whittier College School Of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

University of California at Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, Annual Convention Hot Topics in Insurance Bad Faith: Post-Claims Underwriting

2012

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, Annual Convention

Liens: When and How to Get the Court Involved

2011

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, Annual Convention

Anti-SLAPP

2008

State Bar of California, Annual Meeting

Getting Best Results in Mediation: Competitive v. Cooperative Negotiation

Languages

French

Spanish

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