Atty. Derek Kazuo Ishikawa

Atty. Derek Kazuo Ishikawa

Derek Kazuo Ishikawa is a lawyer practicing labor & employment. Derek received a degree from London School of Economics in 2005, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 16 yrs experience 16 year
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About Derek Kazuo Ishikawa at a glance

Derek Kazuo Ishikawa is an Associate based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Hirschfeld Kraemer Llp. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on employment. Educated at London School of Economics (MSc Pomona, 2005). Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Derek Kazuo Ishikawa is a lawyer practicing labor & employment
  • Derek received a degree from London School of Economics in 2005, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Derek practices at Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Kazuo Ishikawa's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Kazuo Ishikawa handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Monica are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Derek Kazuo Ishikawa's law office located?
Derek Kazuo Ishikawa's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. The firm is Hirschfeld Kraemer Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Kazuo Ishikawa handle?
Derek Kazuo Ishikawa focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Derek Kazuo Ishikawa practiced law?
Derek Kazuo Ishikawa has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Derek Kazuo Ishikawa go to law school?
Derek Kazuo Ishikawa earned their education at (MSc Pomona, 2005).
How can I contact Derek Kazuo Ishikawa for a consultation?
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Education

MSc Pomona
London School of Economics
- 2005

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