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Denis S Kenny
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Licensed in California for 30 years
State: California
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Scherer, Smith & Kenny LLP
140 Geary Street, Seventh Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94108-5617
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Denis S Kenny's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Denis is remarkably competent smart and always looking out for his clients. I never hesitate referring clients to denis"
"I had the great pleasure of working with Denis as his opposing counsel in a litigation matter that lasted approximately two years. Denis was a formidable adversary who was highly knowledgeable regarding employment law. He represented his client with tremendous zeal and competency and never failed to remain ethical and professional in dealing with his opposing counsel. I would not hesitate to refer clients to him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Joel Siegal
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2021
Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
1998
Certificate of Appreciation, State of California Health and Welfare Agency Department of Sonoma Developmental Services
1994
Am. Jur. Book Award for Legal Ethics, American Jurisprudence
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Partner, Scherer Smith & Kenny LLP
1998 - 2001
Deputy Attorney General, State of California, Department of Justice Attorney General's Office
1995 - 1998
Associate Attorney, Sedgwick Detert Moran & Arnold
Associations
2021 - Present
Board of Advisors, Down Syndrome ConnectionAdvisory Board
2005 - Present
Bar Associate of San Francisco, Lawyer Referral Information Service, Labor and Employment PanelMember
2000 - 2007
Lawyers Club of San FranciscoMember, Governor
Sample of Legal Cases
Yarbrough v. Chen, et al.
Mediated settlement of $275,000 for injured client
Rollo v. 1685 Market Street, et al.
Court Settlement of $220,000 for injured client
Confidential
Mediated settlement of $750,000 for injured client
Confidential
Mediated settlement of $765,000 for victim's family
McFadden v. ILM Tool, Inc.
$72,000 award for client
McClure v. D.R. Horton, et al.
Settlement award of $185,000
Lisa D. Augusta v. Diablo Management Group
Reversal on appeal
Holly Quon v. Visitacion Valley Community Center
Decision rejecting of employees’ wrongful termination claims
Confidential
Preliminary injunction order for client
Confidential
Preliminary injunction order for client
Morphis v. State of California, Department of Developmental Services
Defense verdict for client
Education
1995
University of San Francisco
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
University of California Berkeley
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1990
University of York, England
Speaking Engagements
2014
Numerous clients throughout Northern California
Mandatory Workplace Harassment Prevention Training
2014
MCLE
Negotiating a Settlement: Successful Strategies for Attorneys
2014
Live Presentation
The Affordable Care Act 101: What the Health Care Law Means for Business Owners
2013
Numerous clients throughout Northern California
Mandatory Workplace Harassment Prevention Training
2012
Corporate Training Day
Workplace Harassment Training
2011
Live Webinar
Measuring and Quantifying Risk in your Contingent Workforce
2011
Contingent Workforce Risk Forum - Las Vegas
Measuring and Quantifying Risk
2002
Classification of Workers - Employee v. Independent Contractor
W-2/1099 Worker classification seminar for temporary staffing services, client and other industry contacts
2001
SF Office of the Attorney General Administrative Training Day
Workplace Harassment Training
Publications
2014
"Perspectives" Newsletter
Employer Alert: San Francisco's Fair Chance Ordinance Effective August 13, 2014
2013
"Perspectives" Newsletter
Willful Misclassification
2012
"Perspectives" Newsletter
New Penalties for the Misclassification of Independent Contractors in California
2012
"Perspectives" Newsletter
Employment Alert: New Legislation for 2013
2012
"Perspectives" Newsletter
Use and Impact of Social Media in the Workplace
2011
Scherer Smith & Kenny LLP Website
California Employers' Workplace Obligations for Acts of Non-Employees
2011
"Perspectives" Newsletter
The IRS Worker Misclassification Settlement Program and California’s S.B. 459: Employers Beware!
2011
"Perspectives" Newsletter
Peril Alert for Binding Arbitration
2011
"Perspectives" Newsletter
CA Employers Face New Employee Costs
2010
"Perspectives" Newsletter
Passage of Expedited Trials Legislation Effective January 1, 2011
2010
"Perspectives" Newsletter
California Employer Alert: Did You Know?
2009
Scherer Smith & Kenny LLP Website
The Need for Audits of Employment-Related Policies and Procedures
2007
Scherer Smith & Kenny LLP Website
The Passage of Law Requiring San Francisco Employers To Provide Paid Sick Leave For Workers
Languages
English