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Steven Mark Kesten
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in California for 34 years
State: California
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 33 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Kesten Law
36 Camino Margarita, Nicasio, CA, 94946-9705
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Steven Mark Kesten's Reviews
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Practice Areas
Lawsuits & Disputes (25)
Employment & Labor (16)
Business (8)
Contracts & Agreements (5)
Administrative Law (2)
Debt Collection (2)
Litigation (2)
Real Estate (2)
Wrongful Termination (2)
Car Accidents (1)
Corporate & Incorporation (1)
Family (1)
Foreclosure (1)
Mediation (1)
Personal Injury (1)
Tax (1)
What Clients Mention
Showing 6 - 10 of 12 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Excellent Employment attorney
Steve exudes knowledge and experience. Add to that his very relatable personality and you have a great attorney. I consulted with Steve during a trying moment in my career where I thought I had little to no recourse. In reviewing my employment agreement, he proved deft in finding considerable leve...
Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2016 | Wrongful Termination
I found someone who cares
After months of reaching out and seeking advice for my be fired from a company I have over 1/3 of my life to Steven called and he showed me that he was their in my corner. He asked me questions to gain clarity of my situation and based upon my answers he guided me through the next steps in my case. I...
Posted by Christina | December 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Great attorney!
I have utilized Steven's legal services over the years for employment matters and contract parameters. He is highly responsive, efficient and easy to work with. Steven will navigate the matter with your best interest as the goal. Rare to find this level of ethics and experience!
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...
Posted by Jerry | June 25, 2014 | Business
LONG TERM LEGAL SERVICES
For the last 20 years Steve has been a trusted counseler to my business. We have had several issues regarding bad debts and breach of contracts, and we have always come out on the positive side, mainly due to Steves, knowledge, persistance, and attention to detail. I would highly recommend his serv...
Steven Mark Kesten's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Steve is an effective and zealous advocate for his clients."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. a very good practitioner. helps his clients achieve results."
"I endorse this lawyer. Steven Kesten is a great attorney in many areas not just Labor Law"
"Steve is an experienced and knowledgeable attorney and well accomplished. Most importantly, he cares about his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is knowledgeable and responsive."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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?"
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had several cases against Steve, and have found him to be an excellent advocate for his clients."
"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."
"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"
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
Sarah Leger
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Honors
2000
Volunteer, YWCA
Work Experience
1994 - Present
Managing attorney, Law Office of Steven Kesten
Associations
2015 - Present
Marin County Superior CourtDiscovery referee
2007 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2000 - Present
United States Supreme CourtMember
1994 - Present
Marin County Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
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 MarinBoard Member
2015 - 2018
American Arbitration AssociationArbitrator
2015 - 2021
Parnow Friendship HouseBoard Member
1998 - 2001
EDD Employer's Advisory Council
1995 - 1999
Marin Trial Lawyers AssociationTreasurer
1991 - 2010
San Francisco Bar AssociationArbitrator
Sample of Legal Cases
Disability Discrimination
The client received a large settlement equal to nearly four years of her wages
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
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
I was refused the chance to get a hearing aid battery from my job?
03 May 2020
Q&A
Can my employer force me to stay out of town sharing a house with other employees after my shift is over, rather than commute?
26 Jan 2020
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Should i have a lawyer review a "Separation from Employment" agreement? If I sign it I get a severance check. If not, I don't.
10 Aug 2019