Kelly A. Knight has in-depth experience in matters involving employment law, including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage-and-hour, class actions, and Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) claims; all types of personal injury; professional malpractice; and business/contractual matters. He started his litigation career in a high-profile law firm representing both plaintiffs and defendants in complex business and employment matters. Kelly also gained valuable insights as a claims professional for a national carrier.
While in private practice, he successfully resolved a high-profile, complex dispute after he was sought out by community leaders to mediate based on his proven people skills and legal acumen. This kindled his passion for mediation, and he went on to join the L.A. Superior Court PI CRASH program and U.S. District court mediation panel and began privately mediating matters, gaining invaluable experience and continuing to fuel his growing enthusiasm for resolving disputes as a neutral. With an expanding record for success and a growing reputation, Kelly decided to make the transition to a full-time mediator.
Heralded for his quick study habits and calm demeanor, Kelly has a knack for mastering cutting-edge legal issues and utilizing a multitude of strategies and approaches to help bring closure for all parties. One attorney commented, “I’ve never seen a mediator as well-prepared as Kelly. He conducted a pre-mediation call and knew the facts (and the law) like the back of his hand. He arrived at the mediation with a multi-page outline, which included his own research, and that included both sides’ strengths, weaknesses, and pressure points. Kelly effectively used those pressure points on both sides all day long and was aggressive and tenacious.”
Kelly is a fan of NBA basketball, jazz music, and strategy board gaming.
"Just wanted to reiterate what a great job you did today. I really appreciate all your efforts, and I’m sure [opposing counsel] does, too. Thank you for saving our clients from themselves."
- Attorney on a multi-plaintiff wage-and-hour matter
"I appreciate all your hard work on this case. You went above and beyond. I truly believe you are one of the best employment mediators out there, and I hope to get to work with you again soon."
- Partner at a Los Angeles Employment Law Firm
"I wanted to thank him for staying late, for helping get a highly contentious case settled, and for being a stand-up guy. His approach to mediating was refreshing, engaging and enlightening."
- Attorney on an Employment Sexual Harassment Dispute
"You went way, way above and beyond. We can't thank you enough."
- Attorney on a catastrophic personal injury case
""Thanks again for your help today. I've never seen a mediator work so hard. You did really really good for both sides and made persuasive arguments that got us even below our bottom line and left with my client feeling good about the settlement.""
- Attorney on a property-damage matter
"Kelly was great. Virtual was great. It is the wave of the future.
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- Attorney on an Employment PAGA matter
"He was tenacious. He knew the risks and explained them well. He had a great attitude."
- Attorney on an Employment Sexual Harassment Dispute
"Kelly is a combination of aggressiveness, tenacity, and knowledge (very knowledgeable in employment law)."
- Attorney on an employment wrongful-termination and wage-and-hour matter
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