$ 250-450 per hour
Kathleen "Katie" Siemont
About Kathleen
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
12%-15%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 22 years
State: California
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 27 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Kathleen Siemont
701 Southampton Drive, Suite 211, Benicia, CA, 94510
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Responsiveness
Posted by Shirley | August 05, 2020 | Family
Kind, helpful, smart
Katie gave me great advice in helping me make decisions regarding a family member’s legal issues. She responded quickly and easily addressed all my concerns. I highly recommend her expertise!
Kathleen "Katie" Siemont's Lawyer Endorsements
Sarah Buitrago
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Dec 26
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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Siemont is a very knowledgable and effective advocate for her clients."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is attentive, knowledgable and a zealous advocate for her clients."
"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."
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Principal, Law Office of Kathleen Siemont
2015 - 2019
Senior Attorney, Wright & Falls
2005 - 2015
Senior Associate Attorney - Defense, Grancell, Lebovitz, Stander, Reubens & Thomas
Associations
2019 - Present
Contra Costa County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
California Applicants' Attorneys AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Marin County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
United States Fire Insurance v. W.C.A.B. (Kamakeeaina, Alexander), Lexis Advance
100% permanent disability plus $10k payment / month for HHC
Education
1996
George Washington University National Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
George Washington University National Law Center
MA - Masters
1992
California State University, Chico
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1990
Skyline College
AA
Publications
2011
Work Comp Central
Social Media Discovery in Workers’ Compensation
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
I don’t agree with P&S. How to settle this with the insurer
12 Jul 2021
Q&A
My mother has a medical poa. She was given pain medication without my being consulted. Is that ok? She was not conscious. ?
18 Jul 2021
Q&A
Can I buy insurance for chronic work injuries being claimed in my Work Comp case w/c Medicare may deny after settlement?
15 Jul 2021