Atty. Scott N. Kivel

Atty. Scott N. Kivel

Scott N. Kivel practices at Law Offices of Scott N.

La Jolla La Jolla 35 yrs experience 35 year
Call (707) 347-4930 Book Appointment

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About Scott N. Kivel at a glance

Scott N. Kivel is a Principal based in La Jolla, California, practicing at Law Offices of Scott N. Kivel. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights, education, and government. Admitted to practice in California (1991), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1991), U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California (1991), and U.S. Supreme Court (1991). Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1991) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A. Harvard, 1970). Serands clients in La Jolla, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Practice Areas Explained

Scott N. Kivel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott N. Kivel 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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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Education Law

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Government & Administrative Law

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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 La Jolla 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 Scott N. Kivel's law office located?
Scott N. Kivel's law practice is located in La Jolla, California. The firm is Law Offices of Scott N. Kivel. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott N. Kivel handle?
Scott N. Kivel focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights, education, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Scott N. Kivel practiced law?
Scott N. Kivel has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Scott N. Kivel go to law school?
Scott N. Kivel earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A. Harvard, 1970).
How can I contact Scott N. Kivel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Stanford University
- 1991
B.A. Harvard
University of California at Berkeley
- 1970

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 2012

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