Kelly Ann Fortin

Ms. Fortin has in excess of 33 years of legal experience, 25 years of which have been as a licensed California attorney. Experience in civil litigation and trial include the areas of public entity liability, personal injury, wrongful death, business and contract disputes, insurance coverage, indemnity matters, and appeals.

During her years as a civil litigator, Ms. Fortin has represented governmental entities in the defense of Government Claims Act claims including but not limited to dangerous condition, roadway design, premises liability, discretionary acts, inverse condemnation, nuisance, and contract. Throughout her legal career, Ms. Fortin has written and argued approximately 150 Motions for Summary Judgment/Adjudication with an extremely high success rate. In addition, she has extensive experience in Appellate briefing.

In the contract and construction areas, Ms. Fortin has represented owners, builders, contractors and subcontractors in matters including construction defect claims, contract review and claim matters, including breach of contract claims, delay claims and premises liability. Ms. Fortin is experienced in insurance coverage and indemnity issues closely affecting the construction industry.

Ms. Fortin is very familiar with legal research and discovery, having taken and defended in excess of 100 depositions, both lay and expert witnesses. Her experience has led her to achieve success in bringing case to verdict via bench and jury trials as well as to judgment via Motions for Summary Judgment/Adjudication. Her experience also includes success with non-binding arbitrations and mediations.