As Founding Partner of Kienle Law, PC, I focus exclusively on partnering with employers to defend against and navigate through the complexities of a federal or Cal OSHA enforcement action, and civil personal injury litigation matters.
It is crucial that employers understand their rights and obligations associated with OSHA on-site visits, and requests for information or documents associated with an investigation. My firm specializes in counseling employers and employees to ensure collaboration on response strategies that protect critical defenses to potential citations.
Kienle Law has successfully defended employers in every industry from OSHA enforcement actions. We recognize the appeal process has crucial evidentiary options for asserting affirmative defenses. The legal process requires knowledge of the procedural rules and professional relationships with the various Division Managers and DOSH attorneys.
Our firm recognizes that an employers’ greatest shield against an OSHA violation lies within the written Injury Illness Prevention Program. That is why Kienle Law has developed comprehensive and employer specific safety programs for start up companies, or contributed to client’s existing IIPP and safety plans to ensure compliance.
Practice areas
Defense of employers in all industries from OSHA enforcement, whistleblower, and safety related matters
22 years
Defense of catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases including brain injuries, permanent disability arising out of construction, automobile or industrial accidents; investigate and prosecute OSHA appeals of citations
24 years
Languages spoken
Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1996 | 10/27/2020 |
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Title | Company name | Duration |
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Founder | Kienle Law, PC | 2019 - Present |
Partner | Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith | 2006 - 2019 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Food Industry Risk Management Association | General Counsel | 2015 - Present |
Associated Builders and Contractors | Member | N/A |
Collaborative Courts Foundation | Board Member | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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California Western School of Law | Juris Doctorate | 1996 |
Arizona St Univ | undergraduate | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Cal/OSHA Summit 2020 | OSHA Compliance: Exercising Employer Rights in an OSHA Inspection | 2020 |
BLR Safety Summit | OSHA Compliance: Exercising Employer Rights in an OSHA Inspection | 2020 |
Cal/OSHA Summit 2019 | The Latest Top Cal/OSHA Violations and Trends in Cal/OSHA Enforcement | 2019 |
BLR 2019 Safety Summit - Expert Panel on OSHA Investigations, Enforcement Actions, & Affirmative Defenses | Leading-Edge Best Practices and OSHA Compliance | 2019 |
VPPAC Synergy II | Safety Practices in Construction and Litigation | 2010 |
Ignascio Camarena, Litigation Attorney on Jun 12, 2013
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Jennifer Ostertag, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 15, 2011
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I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Kienle effectively represents her clients with grace and professionalism.
John Mcnicholas, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 14, 2011
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I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Kienle is a skilled attorney and a true professional who adheres to the highest ethical standards while remaining a vigorous advocate for her clients. She is truly excellent in every respect.
Matthew Pare, Litigation Attorney on Apr 15, 2010
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I was recently involved in litigation as opposing counsel with this attorney and I found her to be a very professional and determined advocate. She certainly earned my respect as an attorney, and strongly endorse her work.