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Patrick Ray Kitchin
About Patrick
Biography
Practicing employment law gives me the opportunity to affect positive change for real people in the workplace. Whether we are helping an employee to obtain fair compensation or helping an employer understand and follow applicable employment laws, we strive to protect our clients' interests and legal rights.
The consequences of violating local, state and federal employment laws are real and substantial. Employment laws are complex and new ones are introduced every year. You can trust us to understand the laws and to provide with sound legal counsel ervy time.
When it comes to protecting our clients' strength and expereince matter.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 33 years
State: California
Acquired: 1992
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Location
Kitchin Legal, APC
312 Sutter Street, Suite 316, San Francisco, CA, 94108
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by fai | March 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
termination of employee
Terminating an employee requires a proper process. Patrick advised and quickly gave the results I needed.
Posted by Andrew | March 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business
Great experience
Introduced to Patrick during the beginning of a business civil dispute with an ex-business partner. The process was long, but Patrick provided excellent step by step knowledge for me and I felt very comfortable making each next step in the process. Eventually came out on top in the dispute and was ve...
Patrick Ray Kitchin's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Patrick Kitchin. He is highly skilled, professional, knowledgeable and resourceful. He gets my highest rating."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the opportunity to refer my own clients to Patrick, and to consult with him on issues my family law clients have with employers, unions, management, and owners. Patrick is extraordinarily competent in this area, and brings to his practice a maturity and authority that dissuades his opponents from bullying his clients."
"I've had the pleasure of knowing Patrick for several years. He and I worked together on the Labor & Employment Executive Committee for the Alameda County Bar Association. He is insightful, knowledgeable and a strong advocate. Patrick brings a positive approach to client representation, and he is a smart advocate."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Geoffrey Norton
Litigation lawyer
Robert Nuddleman
Employment and labor lawyer
Norma Lambert MacLeod
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2010
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1999 - Present
President, Kitchin Legal, APC
1997 - 1999
Associate, Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold, LLP
1995 - 1997
Associate, Hovey, Kirby, Thornton & Hahn
1992 - 1995
Associate, Stutz Artiano Shinoff & Holtz Apc
1990 - 1992
Law Clerk, Hooper Hathaway Price Beuche & Wallace
Associations
2005 - Present
Alameda County Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Bar Association of San FranciscoMember
1992 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1992 - Present
Lawyers Club University of MichiganMember
2014 - 2015
Labor and Employment Section of the Alameda County Bar AssociationChairperson
2013 - 2014
Labor and Employment Section of the Alameda County Bar AssociationVice Chair
2011 - 2012
Labor and Employment Section of the Alameda County Bar AssociationSecretary
1993 - 1995
Hon. William B. Enright American Inn of CourtMember
1992 - 1997
San Diego Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Client v. BMW of North America
Settlement
Jones v. Forever 21
Settlement for class
US Department of Labor v. Client
Resolution
Otsuka v. Polo Ralph Lauren
Settlement for class during trial
Client v. Major U.S. Clothing Retailer
Settlement for Class
Villaneuva v. Chico's FAS
Settlment for Class
Young v. Polo Ralph Lauren
Settlement for Class
Education
N/A
Univ of Michigan Law School
law
N/A
Michigan State University
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2015
Alameda County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section Seminar
Human Resource Management
2014
HR West
Resolving Employment Disputes
2012
Alameda County Bar Association Labor and Employment Symposium
Damages, Penalties, Costs and Fees
Publications
2013
Bar Association of San Francisco Bulletin
Employee Misclassification Can Be Costly for Employers
2010
Today's Workplace
But, I Signed an Independent Contractor Agreement
2010
2010
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers