Steven Mark Kesten

Steven Mark Kesten

4.9
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 34 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Nicasio, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination

36 Camino Margarita, Nicasio, CA

About Steven

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 34 years

State: California

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 33 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1992

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Kesten Law

36 Camino Margarita, Nicasio, CA, 94946-9705

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Steven Mark Kesten's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

51 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 16 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by SpiritW | December 21, 2015 | Debt Collection

Credit card suing me

I was being sued by a Credit Card at the same time I was nearly foreclosed on and being audited and it was a very difficult time and I could not afford an attorney. Steven Kesten, bless his heart, was seeing people for $5 one night set up through Legal Aid. He was great, told me exactly what to do ...in the situation I was in and helped me tremendously. I would have gone down the wrong road without him. I always recommend him now and people have been very satisfied. He is not only a really good Attorney but also a really good person.

Posted by Doug | December 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Business

A fantastic lawyer

Steve has been my business lawyer for the last five years. I met Steve when I was seeking an attorny to hepl me collect back pay from a company I worked for years. Steve was the finest trial attorney that i have ever seen. When it was time for me to start my own business Steve was there to provide... advice and guide me along the way. He is fair and I always feel like an important client. I have referred Steve to multiple colleagues and they are always satisfied.

Posted by Florence | July 26, 2015 | Business

Steven Kesten is an excellent choice

We worked with Steve Kesten for almost 2 years. Ours was a very complicated and long process due to the nature of the issue. We found Steve to be an excellent communicator, an effective problem solver, and a no nonsense attorney. We were dealing with different entities and it was very stressful for a...ll of us as we had a lot at stake for our Non-Profit. Steve kept us informed and up to date on our situation as sometimes it changed daily. Steve was also able to keep us grounded and on track when things became overwhelming as they do during an event like we had. With Steve's ability and knowledge we were an effective team and came to a resolve. We will continue to work with Steve Kesten as needed and keep up our relationship with him.

Posted by Gary | July 12, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Representation of a Board of Directors of a low Income Housing

A few residents made a complaint to a county agency. The county agency made many threats of litigation and demands for large sums of money. Steve Kesten carefully reviewed all complaints as well as a investigation by a licensed investigator. Steve responded to all threats with documentation that the ...complaints had no merit and were frivolous. Without Steve Kesten proper legal response, the board of directors would probably have faced a law suit. Steve Kesten was able to provide documentation of no wrong doing. I would rate Steve Kesten a 5 star attorney. He understood the legal & political considerations. No money was paid and the county agency has dropped all actions.

Posted by Marco | June 10, 2015 | Wrongful Termination

You're in good hands with Steve Kesten

Our first impression of Steve Kesten when we talked with him over the phone was of a straightforward, like able, and very knowledgeable individual. Although we knew nothing about law, we had an urgent need to find an attorney we could rely on, and after a few minutes of talking to Steve over the phon...e we knew we had found our Attorney; he won us over with his sense of confidence, knowledge, honesty, and many years of experience in his field. As we progressed further in our case with Steve, our positive first impression of Steve only continued to reinforce itself. Steve went to great lengths to explain what was possible, what we could expect from our case. Whenever we sent him an email detailing our fears and concerns, he would always respond promptly and thoroughly, and explain everything. Like wise, he would respond to our phone calls promptly, and he would always be available even at the most unlikely times of the week. Our case lasted approximately 10 months, but throughout that entire time, Steve always made himself available to us, and always addressed our fears and concerns. Steve was able to accurately predict the various phases that the case would be entering, what would be happening next, the reaction of the opposing party, almost on a week by week basis. Steve also accurately predicted the compensation we would be receiving as plaintiffs in our case. In the final stage of our case, during our depositions and mediations, Steve expertly guided us and kept us on the correct track. The kind of confidence and command of the legal process he displayed is only possible with an attorney with years of experience, resolutely plying his trade with passion and integrity. In addition to all this Steve also went out of his way to help us with items that were not directly related to our case, such as representing us in court to help us to obtain unemployment benefits after we were wrongfully terminated. With Steve Kesten as your attorney, there is not too much that can go wrong, you are truly in good hands.

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Steven Mark Kesten's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rodney Johnson

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Gruchawka

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Steve is an effective and zealous advocate for his clients."

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Pieter Bogaards

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Steve Kesten. He is an excellent lawyer who has secured remarkable results for his clients in arbitration, trial and mediation. He has extensive experience in and knowledge of employment and labor law, from all sides, and can position his clients for the best outcomes."

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Nestor Schnasse

Litigation lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Steven Kesten is a true professional. I have found him to be a tough litigator, well prepared, and tenacious. He is also highly ethical, and creative in his approach to solving tough problems."

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Dotty Lemieux

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. a very good practitioner. helps his clients achieve results."

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Steven Wasserman

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Steven Kesten is a great attorney in many areas not just Labor Law"

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Christine Lee

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steve is an experienced and knowledgeable attorney and well accomplished. Most importantly, he cares about his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Spencer Scheer

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is knowledgeable and responsive."

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Sarah Wright

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Judith Wolff

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is one of the most honest, ethical, decent, kind-hearted lawyers I've ever worked with. He's Steve. We worked together when I was just starting out 23 years ago, and he's been my friend all this time. He's smart, knowledgeable, and has a great sense of perspective -- which I think some lawyers miss. One wants a lawyer with perspective and a willingness to apply life experience to the situation at hand. At least I want that in a lawyer. Steve has great business skills, obviously. Obviously! What more can I say?"

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Janice Downey

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I heartily endorse Steve Kesten. As a professional, his breadth of knowledge and skills are unparalleled in the legal community. As a person, Steve is honest, diligent, client-focused and caring."

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Sarah Leger

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had several cases against Steve, and have found him to be an excellent advocate for his clients."

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Carrie Colton

Business lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve Kesten is an incredibly bright, perceptive, diligent person with extensive knowledge in all aspects of business law from the ground up. One would be hard pressed to find a better attorney or human being than Steve Kesten."

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Lawrence Siegel

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Steven Kesten represents the very best in our profession. He is fair, dedicated, intelligent, knows the law and above all is a lawyer of great integrity. I have know Steve for 30 years and recommend him with the highest possible endorsement. Lawrence Siegel"

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Elen Brandt

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steve is a damn good lawyer, and an even better employment/labor lawyer. His candor is refreshing, his personality a pleasure to work with, and his integrity outstanding. He is the first on my list for recommendations in this area of the law, and my clients have always given me a positive feed-back after consulting with him. It is my pleasure and honor to endorse him."

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Gary Ragghianti

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Sattler

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am an attorney and I have tried cases with Steve Kesten. It is, therefore, easy for me to say that Steve is a bright, creative and knowledgeable attorney. But the highest compliment that one attorney can give another is this: I'd have him represent me."

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Harry Willis

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"A very experienced and able practitioner in the areas of employment litigation and personal injury litigation. Thorough, diligent, with an excellent track record of achieving superior results for his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2000

Volunteer, YWCA

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Managing attorney, Law Office of Steven Kesten

Associations

2015 - Present

Marin County Superior Court

Discovery referee

2007 - Present

California Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2000 - Present

United States Supreme Court

Member

1994 - Present

Marin County Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

1991 - Present

State Bar of California

1991 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of California

1991 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit

1991 - Present

California Department of Real Estate

Consumer Attorneys of Marin

2018 - 2019

Legal Aid of Marin

Board Member

2015 - 2018

American Arbitration Association

Arbitrator

2015 - 2021

Parnow Friendship House

Board Member

1998 - 2001

EDD Employer's Advisory Council

1995 - 1999

Marin Trial Lawyers Association

Treasurer

1991 - 2010

San Francisco Bar Association

Arbitrator

Sample of Legal Cases

Disability Discrimination

The client received a large settlement equal to nearly four years of her wages

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Education

1990

University of San Francisco School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

University of Northern Colorado

MA - Masters

1973

State University of New York, College at Brockport

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2011

Wage and Hour Law Seminar

Wage and Hour Law

2009

State Bar of California, Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) Governing Committee

“Flogging Will Continue Until Morale Improves!”

2003

Televised closed circuit

Employment Litigation Strategies

2000

Marin County EDD

Early Resolution of Employment Claims

1997

Los Angeles and San Francisco MCLE

Deposition Skills

1995

Los Angeles and San Francisco MCLE

Preparing for Trial

Publications

2001

Marin County Bar Newsletter How to Avoid Religious Discrimination in Your Law Firm

1999

Marin County Bar Newsletter Wage and Hour Laws: New Requirements Under AB 60

Languages

English

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