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Kevin Robert Allen

Walnut Creek, CA

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Litigation

Language

English

About

Kevin Allen practices civil litigation with an emphasis in employment law, wage and hour issues, and class action litigation. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 2005 and is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court in the Northern, Central, and Southern Districts of California. Mr. Allen received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1999. Following a short career as a Media Planner at Saatchi & Saatchi, he attended law school at the University of Santa Clara where he graduated in 2005 in the top 10% of his class. Mr. Allen was a Technical Editor for the Santa Clara Law Review and he received a Witkin award in both Antitrust and Criminal Procedure. During law school, he was a summer law clerk at a well-known plaintiff’s personal injury firm in San Francisco and externed for Judge Gerald M. Etchingham at the United States Department of Labor, Office of Administrative Law Judges. He began his legal career as an attorney at a local litigation firm in the East Bay where he specialized in plaintiff’s personal injury claims, employment law, and real estate litigation. He represented clients in a first-chair capacity at depositions, hearings, mediations, and arbitrations. In 2007, Mr. Allen joined a prominent class action firm where he directed the day-to-day litigation efforts in more than 25 class actions involving wage and hour issues including claims for unpaid wages, overtime misclassification, meal period and rest break violations, and failure to reimburse employees for business expenses. He continued this work at a well known San Francisco civil rights firm before finally joining Velton Zegelman PC as Special Counsel in 2013. While litigating wage and hour class actions, he has successfully obtained settlements totaling many tens of millions of dollars for thousands of aggrieved employees.   Mr. Allen is a member of the Alameda County Bar Association, the San Francisco County Bar Association, the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Associate, and the Consumer Attorneys of California. He also volunteers as a supervising attorney at the San Francisco Legal Aid Society's Employment Law Clinic. 

Practices Areas

Litigation

Employment and labor

Language

English

Contact

Allen Attorney Group2121 N. California BlvdSuite 290Walnut Creek, CA, 945962121 N. California BlvdSuite 290Suite 290Walnut Creek, CA, 94596

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Martha
January 2, 2015

Kevin put me in touch with so much information and grew my claim from several hundred dollars to over 30K. He was patient and gave me very practical guidance. I would not have been as successful in my claim without his help. He is very experienced in dealing with the Labor Commissioner and other lawyers. I trusted him and felt he was always on my side.

Fayne
December 21, 2014

I had just been laid off from my job of 16 years when I contacted Kevin (a referral from a friend) to find out how much he would charge to review the lay-off agreement I was supposed to sign before I could receive my severance. Kevin was amazingly helpful. I wasn't expecting that. He seemed genuinely concerned and asked many questions. I felt that all his comments were very useful and they helped give me clarity regarding my rights. At the end of our conversation, he told me to send him the agreement and he would give it a quick review at NO COST! I was shocked but very, very grateful he would do this for me. Within the day, he had emailed me his comments and concerns. I really felt he was looking out for my best interests. His comments enabled me to go back to the company that laid me off and communicate changes that I wanted made to the agreement. Kevin is one of those lawyers who really cares and isn't just focused on fees and billable hours. He is the kind of lawyer that is the "good guy" in movies.

Martha
January 2, 2015

Kevin put me in touch with so much information and grew my claim from several hundred dollars to over 30K. He was patient and gave me very practical guidance. I would not have been as successful in my claim without his help. He is very experienced in dealing with the Labor Commissioner and other lawyers. I trusted him and felt he was always on my side.

Fayne
December 21, 2014

I had just been laid off from my job of 16 years when I contacted Kevin (a referral from a friend) to find out how much he would charge to review the lay-off agreement I was supposed to sign before I could receive my severance. Kevin was amazingly helpful. I wasn't expecting that. He seemed genuinely concerned and asked many questions. I felt that all his comments were very useful and they helped give me clarity regarding my rights. At the end of our conversation, he told me to send him the agreement and he would give it a quick review at NO COST! I was shocked but very, very grateful he would do this for me. Within the day, he had emailed me his comments and concerns. I really felt he was looking out for my best interests. His comments enabled me to go back to the company that laid me off and communicate changes that I wanted made to the agreement. Kevin is one of those lawyers who really cares and isn't just focused on fees and billable hours. He is the kind of lawyer that is the "good guy" in movies.

Martha
January 2, 2015

Kevin put me in touch with so much information and grew my claim from several hundred dollars to over 30K. He was patient and gave me very practical guidance. I would not have been as successful in my claim without his help. He is very experienced in dealing with the Labor Commissioner and other lawyers. I trusted him and felt he was always on my side.

Fayne
December 21, 2014

I had just been laid off from my job of 16 years when I contacted Kevin (a referral from a friend) to find out how much he would charge to review the lay-off agreement I was supposed to sign before I could receive my severance. Kevin was amazingly helpful. I wasn't expecting that. He seemed genuinely concerned and asked many questions. I felt that all his comments were very useful and they helped give me clarity regarding my rights. At the end of our conversation, he told me to send him the agreement and he would give it a quick review at NO COST! I was shocked but very, very grateful he would do this for me. Within the day, he had emailed me his comments and concerns. I really felt he was looking out for my best interests. His comments enabled me to go back to the company that laid me off and communicate changes that I wanted made to the agreement. Kevin is one of those lawyers who really cares and isn't just focused on fees and billable hours. He is the kind of lawyer that is the "good guy" in movies.

Martha
January 2, 2015

Kevin put me in touch with so much information and grew my claim from several hundred dollars to over 30K. He was patient and gave me very practical guidance. I would not have been as successful in my claim without his help. He is very experienced in dealing with the Labor Commissioner and other lawyers. I trusted him and felt he was always on my side.

Fayne
December 21, 2014

I had just been laid off from my job of 16 years when I contacted Kevin (a referral from a friend) to find out how much he would charge to review the lay-off agreement I was supposed to sign before I could receive my severance. Kevin was amazingly helpful. I wasn't expecting that. He seemed genuinely concerned and asked many questions. I felt that all his comments were very useful and they helped give me clarity regarding my rights. At the end of our conversation, he told me to send him the agreement and he would give it a quick review at NO COST! I was shocked but very, very grateful he would do this for me. Within the day, he had emailed me his comments and concerns. I really felt he was looking out for my best interests. His comments enabled me to go back to the company that laid me off and communicate changes that I wanted made to the agreement. Kevin is one of those lawyers who really cares and isn't just focused on fees and billable hours. He is the kind of lawyer that is the "good guy" in movies.

Martha
January 2, 2015

Kevin put me in touch with so much information and grew my claim from several hundred dollars to over 30K. He was patient and gave me very practical guidance. I would not have been as successful in my claim without his help. He is very experienced in dealing with the Labor Commissioner and other lawyers. I trusted him and felt he was always on my side.

Fayne
December 21, 2014

I had just been laid off from my job of 16 years when I contacted Kevin (a referral from a friend) to find out how much he would charge to review the lay-off agreement I was supposed to sign before I could receive my severance. Kevin was amazingly helpful. I wasn't expecting that. He seemed genuinely concerned and asked many questions. I felt that all his comments were very useful and they helped give me clarity regarding my rights. At the end of our conversation, he told me to send him the agreement and he would give it a quick review at NO COST! I was shocked but very, very grateful he would do this for me. Within the day, he had emailed me his comments and concerns. I really felt he was looking out for my best interests. His comments enabled me to go back to the company that laid me off and communicate changes that I wanted made to the agreement. Kevin is one of those lawyers who really cares and isn't just focused on fees and billable hours. He is the kind of lawyer that is the "good guy" in movies.

Martha
January 2, 2015

Kevin put me in touch with so much information and grew my claim from several hundred dollars to over 30K. He was patient and gave me very practical guidance. I would not have been as successful in my claim without his help. He is very experienced in dealing with the Labor Commissioner and other lawyers. I trusted him and felt he was always on my side.

Fayne
December 21, 2014

I had just been laid off from my job of 16 years when I contacted Kevin (a referral from a friend) to find out how much he would charge to review the lay-off agreement I was supposed to sign before I could receive my severance. Kevin was amazingly helpful. I wasn't expecting that. He seemed genuinely concerned and asked many questions. I felt that all his comments were very useful and they helped give me clarity regarding my rights. At the end of our conversation, he told me to send him the agreement and he would give it a quick review at NO COST! I was shocked but very, very grateful he would do this for me. Within the day, he had emailed me his comments and concerns. I really felt he was looking out for my best interests. His comments enabled me to go back to the company that laid me off and communicate changes that I wanted made to the agreement. Kevin is one of those lawyers who really cares and isn't just focused on fees and billable hours. He is the kind of lawyer that is the "good guy" in movies.

Martha
January 2, 2015

Kevin put me in touch with so much information and grew my claim from several hundred dollars to over 30K. He was patient and gave me very practical guidance. I would not have been as successful in my claim without his help. He is very experienced in dealing with the Labor Commissioner and other lawyers. I trusted him and felt he was always on my side.

Fayne
December 21, 2014

I had just been laid off from my job of 16 years when I contacted Kevin (a referral from a friend) to find out how much he would charge to review the lay-off agreement I was supposed to sign before I could receive my severance. Kevin was amazingly helpful. I wasn't expecting that. He seemed genuinely concerned and asked many questions. I felt that all his comments were very useful and they helped give me clarity regarding my rights. At the end of our conversation, he told me to send him the agreement and he would give it a quick review at NO COST! I was shocked but very, very grateful he would do this for me. Within the day, he had emailed me his comments and concerns. I really felt he was looking out for my best interests. His comments enabled me to go back to the company that laid me off and communicate changes that I wanted made to the agreement. Kevin is one of those lawyers who really cares and isn't just focused on fees and billable hours. He is the kind of lawyer that is the "good guy" in movies.

Martha
January 2, 2015

Kevin put me in touch with so much information and grew my claim from several hundred dollars to over 30K. He was patient and gave me very practical guidance. I would not have been as successful in my claim without his help. He is very experienced in dealing with the Labor Commissioner and other lawyers. I trusted him and felt he was always on my side.

Fayne
December 21, 2014

I had just been laid off from my job of 16 years when I contacted Kevin (a referral from a friend) to find out how much he would charge to review the lay-off agreement I was supposed to sign before I could receive my severance. Kevin was amazingly helpful. I wasn't expecting that. He seemed genuinely concerned and asked many questions. I felt that all his comments were very useful and they helped give me clarity regarding my rights. At the end of our conversation, he told me to send him the agreement and he would give it a quick review at NO COST! I was shocked but very, very grateful he would do this for me. Within the day, he had emailed me his comments and concerns. I really felt he was looking out for my best interests. His comments enabled me to go back to the company that laid me off and communicate changes that I wanted made to the agreement. Kevin is one of those lawyers who really cares and isn't just focused on fees and billable hours. He is the kind of lawyer that is the "good guy" in movies.

Martha
January 2, 2015

Kevin put me in touch with so much information and grew my claim from several hundred dollars to over 30K. He was patient and gave me very practical guidance. I would not have been as successful in my claim without his help. He is very experienced in dealing with the Labor Commissioner and other lawyers. I trusted him and felt he was always on my side.

Fayne
December 21, 2014

I had just been laid off from my job of 16 years when I contacted Kevin (a referral from a friend) to find out how much he would charge to review the lay-off agreement I was supposed to sign before I could receive my severance. Kevin was amazingly helpful. I wasn't expecting that. He seemed genuinely concerned and asked many questions. I felt that all his comments were very useful and they helped give me clarity regarding my rights. At the end of our conversation, he told me to send him the agreement and he would give it a quick review at NO COST! I was shocked but very, very grateful he would do this for me. Within the day, he had emailed me his comments and concerns. I really felt he was looking out for my best interests. His comments enabled me to go back to the company that laid me off and communicate changes that I wanted made to the agreement. Kevin is one of those lawyers who really cares and isn't just focused on fees and billable hours. He is the kind of lawyer that is the "good guy" in movies.

Martha
January 2, 2015

Kevin put me in touch with so much information and grew my claim from several hundred dollars to over 30K. He was patient and gave me very practical guidance. I would not have been as successful in my claim without his help. He is very experienced in dealing with the Labor Commissioner and other lawyers. I trusted him and felt he was always on my side.

Fayne
December 21, 2014

I had just been laid off from my job of 16 years when I contacted Kevin (a referral from a friend) to find out how much he would charge to review the lay-off agreement I was supposed to sign before I could receive my severance. Kevin was amazingly helpful. I wasn't expecting that. He seemed genuinely concerned and asked many questions. I felt that all his comments were very useful and they helped give me clarity regarding my rights. At the end of our conversation, he told me to send him the agreement and he would give it a quick review at NO COST! I was shocked but very, very grateful he would do this for me. Within the day, he had emailed me his comments and concerns. I really felt he was looking out for my best interests. His comments enabled me to go back to the company that laid me off and communicate changes that I wanted made to the agreement. Kevin is one of those lawyers who really cares and isn't just focused on fees and billable hours. He is the kind of lawyer that is the "good guy" in movies.

Martha
January 2, 2015

Kevin put me in touch with so much information and grew my claim from several hundred dollars to over 30K. He was patient and gave me very practical guidance. I would not have been as successful in my claim without his help. He is very experienced in dealing with the Labor Commissioner and other lawyers. I trusted him and felt he was always on my side.

Fayne
December 21, 2014

I had just been laid off from my job of 16 years when I contacted Kevin (a referral from a friend) to find out how much he would charge to review the lay-off agreement I was supposed to sign before I could receive my severance. Kevin was amazingly helpful. I wasn't expecting that. He seemed genuinely concerned and asked many questions. I felt that all his comments were very useful and they helped give me clarity regarding my rights. At the end of our conversation, he told me to send him the agreement and he would give it a quick review at NO COST! I was shocked but very, very grateful he would do this for me. Within the day, he had emailed me his comments and concerns. I really felt he was looking out for my best interests. His comments enabled me to go back to the company that laid me off and communicate changes that I wanted made to the agreement. Kevin is one of those lawyers who really cares and isn't just focused on fees and billable hours. He is the kind of lawyer that is the "good guy" in movies.

Martha
January 2, 2015

Kevin put me in touch with so much information and grew my claim from several hundred dollars to over 30K. He was patient and gave me very practical guidance. I would not have been as successful in my claim without his help. He is very experienced in dealing with the Labor Commissioner and other lawyers. I trusted him and felt he was always on my side.

Fayne
December 21, 2014

I had just been laid off from my job of 16 years when I contacted Kevin (a referral from a friend) to find out how much he would charge to review the lay-off agreement I was supposed to sign before I could receive my severance. Kevin was amazingly helpful. I wasn't expecting that. He seemed genuinely concerned and asked many questions. I felt that all his comments were very useful and they helped give me clarity regarding my rights. At the end of our conversation, he told me to send him the agreement and he would give it a quick review at NO COST! I was shocked but very, very grateful he would do this for me. Within the day, he had emailed me his comments and concerns. I really felt he was looking out for my best interests. His comments enabled me to go back to the company that laid me off and communicate changes that I wanted made to the agreement. Kevin is one of those lawyers who really cares and isn't just focused on fees and billable hours. He is the kind of lawyer that is the "good guy" in movies.

Martha
January 2, 2015

Kevin put me in touch with so much information and grew my claim from several hundred dollars to over 30K. He was patient and gave me very practical guidance. I would not have been as successful in my claim without his help. He is very experienced in dealing with the Labor Commissioner and other lawyers. I trusted him and felt he was always on my side.

Fayne
December 21, 2014

I had just been laid off from my job of 16 years when I contacted Kevin (a referral from a friend) to find out how much he would charge to review the lay-off agreement I was supposed to sign before I could receive my severance. Kevin was amazingly helpful. I wasn't expecting that. He seemed genuinely concerned and asked many questions. I felt that all his comments were very useful and they helped give me clarity regarding my rights. At the end of our conversation, he told me to send him the agreement and he would give it a quick review at NO COST! I was shocked but very, very grateful he would do this for me. Within the day, he had emailed me his comments and concerns. I really felt he was looking out for my best interests. His comments enabled me to go back to the company that laid me off and communicate changes that I wanted made to the agreement. Kevin is one of those lawyers who really cares and isn't just focused on fees and billable hours. He is the kind of lawyer that is the "good guy" in movies.

Martha
January 2, 2015

Kevin put me in touch with so much information and grew my claim from several hundred dollars to over 30K. He was patient and gave me very practical guidance. I would not have been as successful in my claim without his help. He is very experienced in dealing with the Labor Commissioner and other lawyers. I trusted him and felt he was always on my side.

Fayne
December 21, 2014

I had just been laid off from my job of 16 years when I contacted Kevin (a referral from a friend) to find out how much he would charge to review the lay-off agreement I was supposed to sign before I could receive my severance. Kevin was amazingly helpful. I wasn't expecting that. He seemed genuinely concerned and asked many questions. I felt that all his comments were very useful and they helped give me clarity regarding my rights. At the end of our conversation, he told me to send him the agreement and he would give it a quick review at NO COST! I was shocked but very, very grateful he would do this for me. Within the day, he had emailed me his comments and concerns. I really felt he was looking out for my best interests. His comments enabled me to go back to the company that laid me off and communicate changes that I wanted made to the agreement. Kevin is one of those lawyers who really cares and isn't just focused on fees and billable hours. He is the kind of lawyer that is the "good guy" in movies.

Martha
January 2, 2015

Kevin put me in touch with so much information and grew my claim from several hundred dollars to over 30K. He was patient and gave me very practical guidance. I would not have been as successful in my claim without his help. He is very experienced in dealing with the Labor Commissioner and other lawyers. I trusted him and felt he was always on my side.

Fayne
December 21, 2014

I had just been laid off from my job of 16 years when I contacted Kevin (a referral from a friend) to find out how much he would charge to review the lay-off agreement I was supposed to sign before I could receive my severance. Kevin was amazingly helpful. I wasn't expecting that. He seemed genuinely concerned and asked many questions. I felt that all his comments were very useful and they helped give me clarity regarding my rights. At the end of our conversation, he told me to send him the agreement and he would give it a quick review at NO COST! I was shocked but very, very grateful he would do this for me. Within the day, he had emailed me his comments and concerns. I really felt he was looking out for my best interests. His comments enabled me to go back to the company that laid me off and communicate changes that I wanted made to the agreement. Kevin is one of those lawyers who really cares and isn't just focused on fees and billable hours. He is the kind of lawyer that is the "good guy" in movies.

Martha
January 2, 2015

Kevin put me in touch with so much information and grew my claim from several hundred dollars to over 30K. He was patient and gave me very practical guidance. I would not have been as successful in my claim without his help. He is very experienced in dealing with the Labor Commissioner and other lawyers. I trusted him and felt he was always on my side.

Fayne
December 21, 2014

I had just been laid off from my job of 16 years when I contacted Kevin (a referral from a friend) to find out how much he would charge to review the lay-off agreement I was supposed to sign before I could receive my severance. Kevin was amazingly helpful. I wasn't expecting that. He seemed genuinely concerned and asked many questions. I felt that all his comments were very useful and they helped give me clarity regarding my rights. At the end of our conversation, he told me to send him the agreement and he would give it a quick review at NO COST! I was shocked but very, very grateful he would do this for me. Within the day, he had emailed me his comments and concerns. I really felt he was looking out for my best interests. His comments enabled me to go back to the company that laid me off and communicate changes that I wanted made to the agreement. Kevin is one of those lawyers who really cares and isn't just focused on fees and billable hours. He is the kind of lawyer that is the "good guy" in movies.