Atty. Stephen Ken Nakata

Atty. Stephen Ken Nakata

Stephen Ken Nakata is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, workers compensation, longshore and harbor workers act and 4 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Pasadena Pasadena 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen Ken Nakata at a glance

Stephen Ken Nakata is an Associate based in Pasadena, California, practicing at Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, workers comp, litigation, and maritime. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California U.S. (1993). Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 1992) and University of California, Los Angeles (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Pasadena, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen Ken Nakata is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, workers compensation, longshore and harbor workers act and 4 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Stephen practices at Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi LLP in Pasadena, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Ken Nakata's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Employment Law

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

Stephen Ken Nakata is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Stephen Ken Nakata is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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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 Pasadena 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 Stephen Ken Nakata

Where is Stephen Ken Nakata's law office located?
Stephen Ken Nakata's law practice is located in Pasadena, California. The firm is Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Ken Nakata handle?
Stephen Ken Nakata focuses on criminal defense, employment, workers comp, litigation, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stephen Ken Nakata practiced law?
Stephen Ken Nakata has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Stephen Ken Nakata go to law school?
Stephen Ken Nakata earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Stephen Ken Nakata for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco
- 1992
B.A.
University of California, Los Angeles
- 1989

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California U.S.
Admitted: 1993

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