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Kurt W Dreger
also known as Kurt W. Dreger Law Office
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About Kurt
Biography
I represent employees who have lost their jobs for unlawful reasons or were forced to quit because of harassment or unsafe working conditions. My practice area is employment law, including all types of wrongful termination, discrimination and harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour violations.
I began my career as a field chemist, working for a small hazardous waste disposal consulting firm in the San Francisco Bay Area. As I traveled all over California overseeing the packaging and shipment of hazardous waste, I witnessed many workers exposed daily to chemicals and other hazards with little to no controls. This inspired me to focus my career on worker safety and health, and work to protect everyone's right to a safe workplace.
Over time, I served as an expert witness in cases involving employee or public exposure to hazardous chemicals, asbestos, or mold. In every case, I remarked how helpful it could be if the attorneys understood more about the core concepts of industrial safety and hygiene. I thought California workers might benefit from an attorney who understands the rules of safety and health on a practitioner level. So I set out to become that professional.
Later, as my legal career gained momentum, I decided that protecting workers from harm goes far beyond worker safety and health. It also involves protecting people from workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage theft, and labor code violations. And it involves taking action whenever a fired employee could potentially have been the victim of a workplace injury, or suffered an illness or disability based on chemical exposure or other hazards in the workplace.
And that's where I found my true calling – which is to protect the legal rights of employees and to fight for compensation when those rights are violated.
Successful representation of clients in employment cases.
Helping workers recover from the devastating effects of wrongful termination.
Successful representation of clients in employment cases.
Successful representation of clients in employment cases.
Successful representation of clients in employment cases.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
14 years | 50 cases
14 years | 50 cases
14 years | 50 cases
14 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in California for 13 years
State: California
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Kurt W. Dreger Law Office
Mobile
1808 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA, 94710
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Kurt W Dreger's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
12 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Nan | September 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Wise, reliable counselor and HR legal advisor
Kurt is an extremely helpful attorney who has guided the HR policies and practices of our non-profit society since 2015. His measured and detailed advice has enabled me to make wise decisions, adhere to all legal requirements and build an excellent team. He has crafted contracts for employees and con...
Posted by anonymous | December 04, 2014 | Employment & Labor
very supportive
He reviewed my articles and consulted with even his friend as my case had fields in other law sections. he collected all the info and called me and discussed details of m case. he was responsive and help than ignoring me. With other lawyers I ambiguous response (which is heart breaking and sad) as th...
Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2013 | Expungement
Gets the Job Done!
I hired Mr. Dreger to help a family member with a misdemeanor expungement. He was very helpful and kept the family member informed of the whole process. He did all this in a very timely manner.
Kurt W Dreger's Lawyer Endorsements
"It is clear from Kurt's education, experience and responses on AVVO that he is a knowledgeable and capable advocate who cares about his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Attorney Dreger."
"I worked with Kurt on a challenging case and found him professional and knowledgeable at every step of the process."
"I endorse this lawyer. Highly recommended!"
"I have known Kurt for about 5 years now, during which time I have worked with him on many employment law cases. Since these cases focus on one of the most important relationships people have, there are often high emotions from employee and employer alike, making each case unique and challenging. Employment law also tends to involve a wide range of legal issues (statutory, contract, constitutional, tort), requiring the lawyer to be well-versed in a variety of areas of the law. Having practiced employment law for about 20 years, I think I can objectively assess Kurt against the dozens of attorneys with whom I have worked over the years. From my first interactions with Kurt, I could see his dedication to the law, commitment to clients, and a deep desire to do the right thing. He combines compassion, integrity, hard work and good lawyering -- making him a first rate attorney particularly suited to employment law. I can therefore endorse Kurt without reservation."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2021
Top Lawyer in America, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Witkin Award Business Associations, John F. Kennedy University College of Law
1998
Certified Industrial Hygienist, American Board of Industrial Hygiene
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Attorney at Law, Law Office of Anthony J. Sperber
2012 - Present
Principal Attorney/Owner, Kurt W. Dreger Law Office
Associations
2014 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
AIHA - Legal Issues CommitteeChairperson
2010 - Present
Alameda County Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
American Industrial Hygiene AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Settlement without litigation
Settlement before trial
Settlement before trial
Settlement before trial
Settlement after prevailing in summary judgement
Settlement before trial without mediation
Settlement with private mediation after winning motions to dismiss
Settlement before trial
Settlement before trial
Pending
Education
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
MBA
1988
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Mock Trial - Marijuana Employer Liability in Wrongful Death Case
2018
Mock Trial - Wrongful Termination and Retaliation After Chemical Exposure Incident
2017
Mock Trial - OSHA Citations Upheld - Independent Employee Action Defense
2015
Mock Trial - Chemical Exposure to Race Horse Jockey
2014
Mock Trial - Evidence Admissibility and Proof of Causation
2014
Make Your IH Evidence Count, Professional Development Course 503
Publications
2018
2013
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Kurt earned significant contribution points in 2020.
Legal Answers
Is it an OSHA violation to work alone in a warehouse for long periods at a time?
02 Dec 2020
What are my daughter's rights after being falsely accused of stealing from her now former workplace?
30 Nov 2020
Was I wrongfully terminated
17 Nov 2020