Kevin Kim

Partner
“I take time to understand our clients and determine how we can help them achieve their core objectives. When necessary, we use litigation as a tool to protect their businesses, ideas, and innovations.”

Kevin Kim has earned a stellar reputation for resolving complex business and employment disputes through negotiated settlements, courtroom litigation, and appellate advocacy, delivering results that hold up at every stage.

He represents individuals and institutions in matters involving breach of contract, fiduciary duty, fraud, trade secrets, and unfair competition. Kevin also defends employers against claims of wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, and wage violations. His experience extends to consumer litigation brought under the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), having successfully defended clients across industries.

Kevin brings an insider’s perspective to litigation, having served as a law clerk with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, and the California Superior Court. These experiences sharpened his understanding of how judges think and how cases are won—not just on paper, but in practice.

He is also a trusted legal partner to members of the Korean business community, with a clear understanding of the cultural, commercial, and legal nuances at play. As a board member of the Orange County Korean American Bar Association, Kevin is actively involved in promoting access to legal services for the community and engaged in supporting Korean American professionals and advocating for the businesses they lead.

Associated Industries

Financial Services

Associated Practice Areas

Commercial & Business Litigation

Representative Matters

  • Breach of Contract/Fraud/Unfair Competition: Successfully obtained dismissal on behalf of national mortgage loan servicer of lawsuit seeking eight-figure damages for breach of contract, fraud, and unfair competition. Judgment affirmed on appeal.
  • Breach of Contract: Represented national mortgage loan servicer in a lawsuit filed by mortgagor seeking to extinguish a six-figure mortgage. Successfully obtained judgment of dismissal with prejudice, which judgment was affirmed on appeal.
  • Defamation: Represented a national medical supply company in a lawsuit filed by competitor alleging, among other things, defamation and unfair competition. Successfully obtained dismissal of defamation claims and lost profit damages for unfair competition.
  • TCPA (Telephone Consumer Protection Act): Represented specialty finance company providing automobile financing in a lawsuit filed by debtor alleging violations of the TCPA. Leveraged debtor’s bankruptcy filing to successfully negotiate a favorable settlement and obtained release of claims.
  • TILA (Truth in Lending Act): Defended national mortgage loan servicer in lawsuit alleging violations of TILA and unfair competition and seeking seven figure damages. After extensive litigation spanning over 15 months, the trial court granted summary judgment in favor of defendants, including attorney’s fees and costs.
  • Wage and Hour Dispute: Represented franchise owner of world’s largest convenience store retailer in wage and hour action filed by a former employee. Following extensive discovery and months of settlement discussions, successfully negotiated favorable settlement for fraction of initial demand.

Credentials

Bar & Court Admissions
  • California
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of California
Professional Affiliations
  • Orange County Korean American Bar Association (Board of Directors)
Education
  • University of San Diego School of Law, J.D. (cum laude)
  • University of California, San Diego, B.S.
Recognition
  • California Editorial Board, Law360 (2023)
  • Rising Star, Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine (2020-2025)

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