I personally respond to all email inquiries. My phones are available 9:00 am- 5pm. I enjoy being a resource for others. However, there are areas of law that I cannot answer or handle. (Taxes, Corporations, etc). Also, if I think there is coercion or indue influence, I won't take the case at all.Estate planning is more than keeping your sister-in-law out of Mom’s purse. It is looking forward and planning for your own financial security when you need care. I have experience in family dynamics in including sibling rivalry, BPD, NPD, mental illness, addiction, and financial irresponsibility.Concerned about Probate costs? A trust protects your property by transfer of property directly to your beneficiaries without probate. Special Needs Trusts protect the disabled from losing their benefits. Irrevocable Trusts protect assets in a divorce for the beneficiary. Many options are available.Think of the laziest, most free-loading relative who will gleefully sell off your possessions for profit. (Every family has one) What about medical treatment? Who takes your ashes, your 401k or investments? Updating your listed beneficiaries allows your bank accounts to transfer without probate.
Kathleen "Katie" Siemont grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, attending CSU Chico and George Washington University National Law Center in Washington D.C. She was one of the first graduates of the Joint J.D./M.P.H programs at George Washington Medical Center in D.C., earning a law degree and a Master's Degree in Public Health in three years.
Katie worked for over a decade as a Worker's Compensation Defense attorney for a large statewide firm. She represented large corporate accounts, CIGA cases, State and County self-insured entities, and major corporations including McDonalds, Coca-Cola, and Wal-Mart. Practice areas include San Francisco, Oakland, Ukiah, Napa and Sacramento. She has been a Certified Legal Specialist in Worker's Compensation Law since 2007. Katie is a member of the California Applicant's Attorney Association, and NOSSCR, the National Organization of Social Security Claimant Representatives. In 2015, she opened the Law Offices of Kathleen Siemont, representing applicants in Estate Planning, Probate, Worker's Compensation and Social Security law. She is admitted to practice law in both California and the District of Columbia.
Katie regularly volunteers with the Vallejo Lawyers in the Library program, providing free pro bono legal services every month to the public. In her spare time, she performs in childrens' performance theater on a weekly basis and performs improv comedy.
She currently resides in Napa with her two daughters and a tennis-ball obsessed dog.
Law Office of Kathleen Siemont
701 Southampton Drive
Suite 211
Benicia, CA, 94510
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2003 | 02/07/2022 |
DC | Good Standing | 1998 | 02/16/2021 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal | Law Office of Kathleen Siemont | 2019 - Present |
Senior Attorney | Wright & Falls | 2015 - 2019 |
Senior Associate Attorney - Defense | Grancell, Lebovitz, Stander, Reubens & Thomas | 2005 - 2015 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Contra Costa County Bar Association | Member | 2019 - Present |
California Applicants' Attorneys Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
Marin County Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Work Comp Central | Social Media Discovery in Workers’ Compensation | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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George Washington University National Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 1996 |
George Washington University National Law Center | MA - Masters | 1996 |
California State University, Chico | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1992 |
Skyline College | AA | 1990 |
Case name | Outcome |
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United States Fire Insurance v. W.C.A.B. (Kamakeeaina, Alexander), Lexis Advance | 100% permanent disability plus $10k payment / month for HHC |
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Sarah Buitrago, Social Security & Disability Attorney on Dec 26, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. I know Ms. Siemont to be a meticulous and passionate lawyer. I would not hesitate to recommend her services. She is highly qualified and she has my trust and confidence.
Andrew Cooledge, Workers compensation Attorney on Dec 7, 2017
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I endorse Ms. Siemont wholeheartedly. Ms. Siemont is a dedicated, professional, and caring individual who strives to provide her clients with top quality representation. I believe anyone who needs a workers' compensation attorney would be well served to reach out to her.
Leonard Boyer, Wills and living wills Attorney on Jul 17, 2020
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I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Siemont is a very knowledgable and effective advocate for her clients.
Mark Vickness, Workers compensation Attorney on Apr 17, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer. Katie is a brilliant litigator with a comprehensive knowledge of the workers' compensation system. She is very highly regarded by the judges in the system.
Pete Singh, Unknown Attorney on Mar 22, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer. She is attentive, knowledgable and a zealous advocate for her clients.
Daniel Hegwer, Workers compensation Attorney on Mar 20, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Katie Siemont is a tough litigator, who knows how to bring a case to a great end. I know she works hard for her clients, and does an excellent job! I wholeheartedly recommend Attorney Ms. Siemont for future legal services.
Rahul Aggarwal, Unknown Attorney on Mar 16, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services.
Sarah Buitrago, Social Security & Disability Attorney on Dec 26, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I know Ms. Siemont to be a meticulous and passionate lawyer. I would not hesitate to recommend her services. She is highly qualified and she has my trust and confidence.
Max Langley, Social Security & Disability Attorney on Dec 8, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Andrew Cooledge, Workers compensation Attorney on Dec 7, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Ms. Siemont wholeheartedly. Ms. Siemont is a dedicated, professional, and caring individual who strives to provide her clients with top quality representation. I believe anyone who needs a workers' compensation attorney would be well served to reach out to her.
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