Patricia M. Kelly

Patricia M. Kelly

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 44 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Walnut Creek, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Litigation

700 Ygnacio Valley Rd., # 300, Walnut Creek, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 44 years

State: California

Acquired: 1981

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Location

Law Offices of Patricia M. Kelly

700 Ygnacio Valley Rd., # 300, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596

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Patricia M. Kelly's Reviews

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4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jessi | September 6, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Extremely Happy with Pat Kelly

Pat is awesome and was able to help me with my employer dispute over a signing bonus that I was given and had to stay a certain amount of time before changing jobs but with her help I was able to accept my new job offer and also not have to pay back the signing bonus due to several breaches. She is... very knowledgable. Thank you so much for all your help.

Posted by anonymous | September 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Tenacious, compassionate, trusted legal advice

I hired Ms. Kelly to represent me in a harassment case against an employer. Choosing to pursue legal remedies after my experience was a very scary and emotional step to take. Ms. Kelly listened, met with me multiple times until I was comfortable with the process, educated me on the law and strategi...zed with me on how to handle my case. Her compassion, ability to empathize, make recommendations, all while keeping my best interests at heart, helped get me through this very difficult ordeal. I often times joked she was as much my therapist as she was my legal representation! I was very content with the outcome of my case and how it was processed. I highly recommend Ms. Kelly's services.

Posted by Ann | August 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Possible Outcome

Patricia Kelly was my legal counsel who represented me in a complaint of disparate treatment (of women) and hostile work environment against my former employer in San Francisco. Other attorneys I consulted were reluctant to take my challenging case against a prominent San Francisco-based employer, b...ut Patricia never hesitated. Patricia is experienced, diligent, and meticulous in her preparation and execution. As a result, I achieved the best possible outcome in my case. I am extremely pleased with the outcome and the services that Patricia provided. I highly recommend Patricia.

Posted by Dan | August 5, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Responsive, Efficient, and Thorough

I contacted Ms. Kelly to assist with a dispute with a prior landlord. When I moved out of the landlord's property, the proposed refund of my deposit did not match or even come close to what I was told during my move-out inspection. Ms. Kelly was able to quickly get through the details of my issue, an...d drafted a letter to the landlord citing appropriate state law and tenant's rights. She also gave me a meticulous overview of the process of gathering adequate evidence through potentially taking the landlord to small claims court to recoup my losses. Luckily, that wasn't the case and the landlord relented, though I am confident that had the need to go to court arisen Ms. Kelly's assistance would have proven indispensable. If the situation arises again where an attorney is needed, I would have zero hesitation in contacting Ms. Kelly again.

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Patricia M. Kelly's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Kopp

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in employment law. If any of my workers' compensation clients has an employment law issue, I refer them to Pat."

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Katy Gronowski

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. I have had the pleasure of working with Ms. Kelly on several litigated matters and she is an excellent, bright attorney with significant litigation experience. For almost two decades, I have referred many clients to her in the area of labor and employment law given her expertise in that area."

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Aryeh Leichter

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Isherwood

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Pat is a very experienced and respected attorney in the East Bay. I have known her for several years. She has a deep understanding of legal issues and is perceptive in her analyses. She has my endorsement."

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John Isherwood

Real estate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

1996 - 2015

Attorney, Law Offices of Sohnen & Kelly

1986 - 1996

Attorney, Corbett & Kane

1984 - 1985

Attorney, Van Voorhis & Skaggs

1981 - 1984

Attorney, Littler Mendelson Fastiff Tichy & Mathiason

Associations

2016 - Present

Contra Costa County Bar Association, Employment Section

Board of Directors

2014 - Present

Robert G. McGrath American Inn of Court

President

2010 - Present

Robert G. McGrath American Inn of Court

Board Member

2009 - Present

Contra Costa Lawyer

Member, Editorial Board

2007 - Present

Robert G. McGrath American Inn of Court

Master

2001 - Present

Contra Costa County Bar Association Women's Section

Board of Director

1995 - Present

Contra Costa County Bar Association, Employment Section

Member

2005 - 2005

Contra Costa County Bar Association Women's Section

President

2005 - 2010

California Employment Lawyers Association

Member

1992 - 1994

Queen's Bench Bar Association

Board of Directors

Education

1981

Stanford Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2000

Television Program

On the Record

1995

Women in the Law Conference

Women in the Law

Publications

2015

Contra Costa Lawyer California Mandates Detailed Sick Leave Requirements for Employers

2014

Contra Costa Lawyer Overtime Compensation Rights for Live-in Personal Care Attendants

2012

Contra Costa Lawyer Love in the Workplace- When Relationships Go Awry

2005

Contra Costa Lawyer The Difference Between Representing Employees and Employers

1994

Queen's Bench Bar Association All in a Day's Work

Languages

English

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