Atty. Kent Cecil Jonas

Atty. Kent Cecil Jonas

Kent Cecil Jonas is a lawyer practicing commercial, affirmative action & diversity, california labor & employment law and 9 other areas of law. Kent received a A.B. degree from San Diego State College in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Kent Cecil Jonas at a glance

Kent Cecil Jonas is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on employment, business, wage & hour, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in California (1972). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1972) and San Diego State College (A.B., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Kent Cecil Jonas is a lawyer practicing commercial, affirmative action & diversity, california labor & employment law and 9 other areas of law
  • Kent received a A.B. degree from San Diego State College in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Kent practices at Nixon Peabody LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Kent Cecil Jonas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kent Cecil Jonas 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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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Wage & Hour Disputes

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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 Kent Cecil Jonas

Where is Kent Cecil Jonas's law office located?
Kent Cecil Jonas's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Nixon Peabody LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kent Cecil Jonas handle?
Kent Cecil Jonas focuses on employment, business, wage & hour, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Kent Cecil Jonas practiced law?
Kent Cecil Jonas has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Kent Cecil Jonas go to law school?
Kent Cecil Jonas earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (A.B., 1968).
How can I contact Kent Cecil Jonas for a consultation?
You can contact Kent Cecil Jonas directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Kent Cecil Jonas received?
Kent Cecil Jonas's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1972
A.B.
San Diego State College
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1972

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