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.”
Below is a sampling of the various matters Kelly A. Knight, Esq. handled as a practicing attorney or neutral.
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"You went way, way above and beyond. We can't thank you enough."
- Attorney on a Catastrophic Personal Injury Case
"Mr. Knight was knowledgeable about employment."
- Attorney on an Employment Wage & Hour Case
"Kelly was calm and optimistic when we were losing steam. His attitude and commitment to the case, including his willingness to put in the extra hours helped us get the case settled. He was extremely respectful, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I like that Kelly really took the time to read and understand our brief. This case was very important to the client, and Kelly showed that he was aware of that."
- Attorney on an Employment Wrongful Termination & Discrimination Case
"Mr. Knight was very patient and methodical with regard to the complicated legal and factual issues. He was also very respectful to the client."
- Attorney on an Employment Wrongful Termination & Discrimination Case
"Kelly is a combination of aggressiveness, tenacity, and knowledge (very knowledgeable in employment law)."
- Attorney on an Employment Wrongful-Termination and Wage-and-Hour Case
"Our experience with Kelly Knight was great. He was personable, effective, and we reached a settlement. "
- Chair of Employment Law Group at a Top Firm
"Kelly is a hardworking, keenly knowledgeable, strategic, and personable mediator. I immensely enjoyed working with him, as did my client."
- Attorney on an Employment Wage & Hour Case
"You handled the tough personalities and disparate interests expertly and achieved a result that no party liked, but both would accept. A perfectly handled mediation. "
- Attorney on an Employment Wrongful Termination & Discrimination Case
601 S. Figueroa
Ste 3400
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: 213.223.1113
Fax : 213.223.1114
980 9th Street
Suite 2200
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916.394.8490
Fax : 916.394.8495
402 W. Broadway
Ste 2400
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 619.814.1966
Fax : 619.814.1967
1851 East First Street
Ste 1600
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: 714.834.1340
Fax : 714.834.1344
1925 Century Park East
Suite 1700
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: 800.488.8805
Fax :
2023.6.1.2rt