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Kelly Jo Savage
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About Kelly
Biography
Fortune 500 and small business clients, as well as state and local entities, rely on me for my industry knowledge, aggressive advocacy and practical advice. I have served as national, regional and local counsel for a variety of businesses (as well as governmental entities), who depend on my ability to handle complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts, at both the trial and appellate levels in a cost-effective, results-oriented manner.
As the first college-educated member of my family and the daughter of two small-business owners, I appreciate the challenges companies face remaining competitive in a rapidly changing business environment without running afoul of state and federal laws and regulations. I focus on helping clients solve their problems based on their goals defined at the outset of a matter—not meeting some billable-hour requirement comprised of unnecessary tasks billed out in six-minute increments. I pride myself on efficiency—and my staunch commitment to delivering top-notch services and results on complex commercial litigation matters at a fair, reasonable price.
Clients describe me as a “brilliant strategist,” “excellent communicator,” “cracker jack” and a “value for the money.” In the trial court arena, I have achieved early dismissal at the pleading stage over 75% of the time. I also have never had a class certified against any of my clients. I am currently 6-0. In the appellate arena, I have won 80% of my appeals (including the ones that have made their way to the U.S. Supreme Court). Most recently, I first chaired a nearly two-month-long harassment case brought against California’s Department of Parks and Recreation concerning allegations of sexual discrimination and harassment based on an employee’s sexual orientation, which resulted in an extremely favorable outcome for my client.
Practice Areas
9
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
25%
26 years
Discrimination
20%
26 years
Sexual Harassment
15%
Wrongful Termination
15%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in California for 21 years
State: California
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Ohio for 26 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Savage Day
(415) 671-6693
Mobile
101 Lucas Valley Drive, Suite 272, San Rafael, CA, 94903
www.savageday.comOnline Presence
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Posted by Nancy | July 01, 2024 | Business
Best attorney ever!
My husband had a small business and was being sued. I called Mrs Savage and felt at ease after talking with her. She's a great person and very knowledgeable of the law. Easy to talk with and represent well, someone you can trust.
Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very Kind, Very Helpful
Kelly has been extremely helpful and supportive throughout my entire process. She took time to carefully explain every step and allowed me to make the best informed decisions for my situation. You will KNOW you are in the best hands with. She is brilliant, experienced, knows all aspects of the law fo...
Posted by MARGARET | January 19, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
BRILLIANT STRATEGIST, EXCELLENT COMMUNICATOR
Ms. Savage represented our interests in four major cases of complex litigation, including one class action. In each case, her strategies for reducing the scope of the case and ultimately resolving it (sometimes through dismissal) were singularly impressive. Her knowledge of the law, her mindfulness...
Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2013 | Defective and Dangerous Products
Outstanding Products Liability Counsel
Kelly has an usually deep and creative understanding of pharmaceutical products liability law and risk management, and especially how liability is affected by complex nuance of FDA regulatory and industry actual practices rather than more commonly encountered "text book" understanding. As a fellow a...
Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2013 | Employment & Labor
Curret Client
Kelly is defending me in several highly contentious employment suits. She actually cares about the outcome and how the suit affects me as a person. I recommend her to anyone who needs both a cracker jack lawyer and friend.
Kelly Jo Savage's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I whole-heartedly endorse Kelly's work. She is a brilliant and creative lawyer who is very solution-oriented for clients. Kelly is hard-working, insightful and a delight to work with--I cannot recommend her more highly."
"Kelly is both highly capable and very cognizant of her clients' needs. These attributes help her consistently achieve excellent results."
"Kelly is a brilliant appellate lawyer who makes it a point to keep abreast of the latest developments and changes in the law. In addition to her appellate advocacy practice, she is a prolific writer and has authored articles running the gamut from California's consumer protection statutes to federal preemption. She is the person to go to when you need to convince a Court of Appeals that the trial judge got it wrong on a complicated area of law."
"Kelly has played a key role in defining and explaining the federal issue of preemption as it applies to the drug and medical device industry. Because Kelly practices both appellate and products law, she use her understanding of these issues which stand at the intersection of these two legal disciplines to become a leading figure in the current discussions about how to handle preemption issues for this industry."
"Kelly is an experienced and brilliant attorney who has provided me with clear guidance in the cases we have worked together on. Her successful results prove she is a reliable resource to turn to in her area of practice."
Stephen Hall
Litigation lawyer
David Mesa
Defective and dangerous products lawyer
Genese Dopson
Defective and dangerous products lawyer
Ryan Polk
Litigation lawyer
Frederick Baker
Appeals lawyer
Fletcher Alford
Appeals lawyer
Michael Healy
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2013
Northern California Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2012
Northern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Northern California Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Attorney, Savage Day
2007 - 2015
Special Counsel, Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold, LLP
2005 - 2007
Associate, GORDON & REES LLP
2004 - 2005
Law Clerk to U.S. Magistrate Greg Hollows, United States District Court, Eastern Division
2003 - 2004
Law Clerk to U.S. District Court Judge David Lawson, United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
2001 - 2003
Law Clerk to Honorable Mike Fain, Ohio Second District Court of Appeals
1999 - 2001
Associate, Faruki, Gilliam & Ireland LLP
Associations
2010 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaCommittee on Appellate Courts Board Member
2006 - Present
Bar Association of San FranciscoLifetime Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Lopez v. Brown, 217 Cal.App.4th 1114 (2013)
Class certification denied
Gaeta v. Perrigo Pharmaceuticals Co., 469 Fed. Appx. 556 (9th Cir. 2012)
Complete Defense Verdict
Orlando v. Alarm One, Inc., 2008 WL 115833 (Jan. 14, 2008)
Judgment reversed
Gaeta v. Perrigo Pharmaceuticals Co.
Obtained summary judgment
Harsco Corp. v. Kiewit Pacific Co.
Obtained partial affirmance
St. Paul Travelers Ins. Co. v. Mark Davis Masonry
Obtained affirmance
Orlando v. Alarm One Corp.
Obtained reversal of $1.7 million judgment
Smolker v. Pacific Villas Homeowners Assoc.
Obtained affirmance of judgment
Clemens v. DaimlerChrysler Corp.
Obtained affirmance.
Education
1999
Ohio Northern University
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
The Ohio State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
Social Networking: Flash in the Pan or Here to Stay?
Social Networking and Business Development
2009
Medmarc Webinar
Prescription for Managing the Risk of Off-Label Activities
2009
Brand Companies at Risk for Products Manufactured by Generic Firms: California’s Conte v. Wyeth
Brand Companies at Risk for Products Manufactured by Generic Firms: California’s Conte v. Wyeth
2008
Webinar
Managing the Risk of Worker Internet and E-Mail Misuse
2008
Northern California Human Resources Association Annual Conference
Managing the Risk of Worker E-Mail and Blog Misuse
2008
Medmarc Insurance Company Meeting
Preempting Product Liability Claims Against Generic Drug Manufacturers
Publications
2010
International Association of Defense Counsel Newsletter
Managing Risks Associated with Off-Label Promotion of Pharmaceuticals
2009
Medmarc Newsletter
A Prescription for Managing the Risk of Off-Label Activities
2009
Sedgwick Alert Tracker
Preemption: Deliberations Continue
2009
Washington Legal Foundation Legal Backgrounder
Federal Court Rejects Brand-Name Drug Liability for Generic-Caused Injury
2008
CALIFORNIA CIVIL WRIT PRACTICE
Responsive Pleadings and Petitioner’s Reply
2008
The Recorder
Extraterritorality and Punitive Damages: Setting Limits on California’s Ability to Punish Defendants for Out-of-State Conduct
2008
Washington Legal Foundation publication
Has California Provided a New-End Run Around Preemption
2000
Dayton Daily Bar
Can You Save Your from U.S. EPA Overfiling
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I file the complaint about National Origin Discrimination ?
26 Aug 2018
Q&A
Can an appeal dismissed by Code 8.100 (c) [Failure to pay filing fees] be refiled in California?
24 Aug 2018
Q&A
Does LA County Superior Court keep permanent docket records with original entries?
26 Aug 2018