Atty. William Fred Kay

Atty. William Fred Kay

William Fred Kay is a lawyer practicing public sector employment law, labor & employment, landlord & tenant. William received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1963, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About William Fred Kay at a glance

William Fred Kay is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Burke Williams And Sorensen Llp. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on employment and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1971) and California (1975). Educated at Yale University (B.A., 1963) and George Washington University Law School J.D. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Fred Kay is a lawyer practicing public sector employment law, labor & employment, landlord & tenant
  • William received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1963, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • William practices at Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP in Los Angeles, CA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

William Fred Kay's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Fred Kay 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.

William Fred Kay is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

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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 Los Angeles 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 William Fred Kay

Where is William Fred Kay's law office located?
William Fred Kay's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Burke Williams And Sorensen Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Fred Kay handle?
William Fred Kay focuses on employment, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Fred Kay practiced law?
William Fred Kay has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did William Fred Kay go to law school?
William Fred Kay earned their education at (B.A., 1963); (—).
How can I contact William Fred Kay for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Fred Kay received?
William Fred Kay's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.A.
Yale University
- 1963
George Washington University Law School J.D.
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1971
California
Admitted: 1975

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