Atty. Katherine Ladd

Atty. Katherine Ladd

Katherine Ladd is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, litigation, discrimination and 3 other areas of law. Katherine received a degree from Australian College of Natural Medicine in 1997, and has been licensed for 21 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Katherine Ladd at a glance

Katherine Ladd is an Attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Payne & Fears LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, contracts, employment, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in California (2005). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley (J.D., 2005) and Australian College of Natural Medicine (A.D.H.Sc. Northwestern, 1997). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Katherine Ladd is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, litigation, discrimination and 3 other areas of law
  • Katherine received a degree from Australian College of Natural Medicine in 1997, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Katherine practices at Payne & Fears LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Katherine Ladd's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

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Contracts

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Employment Law

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

Katherine Ladd is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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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 San Francisco 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 Katherine Ladd

Where is Katherine Ladd's law office located?
Katherine Ladd's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Payne & Fears LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Katherine Ladd handle?
Katherine Ladd focuses on wrongful termination, contracts, employment, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Katherine Ladd practiced law?
Katherine Ladd has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Katherine Ladd go to law school?
Katherine Ladd earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (A.D.H.Sc. Northwestern, 1997).
How can I contact Katherine Ladd for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley
- 2005
A.D.H.Sc. Northwestern
Australian College of Natural Medicine
- 1997

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2005

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