Atty. John Kirk Donnelly

Atty. John Kirk Donnelly

John Kirk Donnelly is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, employment law, labor & employment. John received a B.A. degree from College of William & Mary in 1989, and has been licensed for 31 years.

San Diego San Diego 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About John Kirk Donnelly at a glance

John Kirk Donnelly is a employment and litigation attorney based in San Diego, California. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1995) and U.S. District Court, Southern, Central, Northern and Eastern Districts of California (1995). Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1995) and College of William & Mary (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Kirk Donnelly is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, employment law, labor & employment
  • John received a B.A. degree from College of William & Mary in 1989, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • John practices in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Kirk Donnelly's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Kirk Donnelly 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.

John Kirk Donnelly is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Kirk Donnelly is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

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 San Diego 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Kirk Donnelly

Where is John Kirk Donnelly's law office located?
John Kirk Donnelly's law practice is located in San Diego, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Kirk Donnelly handle?
John Kirk Donnelly focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Kirk Donnelly practiced law?
John Kirk Donnelly has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did John Kirk Donnelly go to law school?
John Kirk Donnelly earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact John Kirk Donnelly for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Diego
- 1995
B.A.
College of William & Mary
- 1989

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Southern, Central, Northern and Eastern Districts of California
Admitted: 1995

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