Kiesel Boucher & Larson LLP

Profile

Kiesel Boucher & Larson LLP reinforced its status this year as one of the nations pre-eminent consumer litigation firms. Its attorneys recently secured more than $1 billion dollars in settlements arising out of sexual molestation actions against the Catholic Church, while two of its named partners earned prominent awards for their work.

PRACTICE AREAS

The firm is nationally recognized for its success in consumer litigation, often in high-profile cases against powerful defendants. Kiesel Boucher & Larson specializes in complex litigation on behalf of plaintiffs who have been injured and suffered damages due to negligence, fraud, unfair business practices or other wrongful conduct. It also focuses on class action, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, construction defects, toxic tort, professional malpractice and environmental litigation.

PAYING ATTENTION

Clients retain Kiesel Boucher & Larson for its experience and skill in the courtroom, as well as the personal relationships its lawyers build with their clients. Our strengths are working very closely with individual clients so they have a direct connection with the attorney working on their case, says Paul Kiesel. Clients feel they are really taken care of in a direct and personal way.

TRIAL LAWYER OF THE YEAR

Ray Boucher is often honored for his extensive dedication to the practice of law and the preservation of justice. The Los Angeles Daily Journal has again recognized him as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Attorneys in California, and the Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles and California honored him as California's Trial Lawyer of the Year. Boucher serves as president of the Consumer Attorneys of California.

CONSUMER LAW LEADER

Kiesel also was lauded this year for his extensive trial work, earning the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles. California Law Business named Kiesel one of the 100 Most Influential Attorneys in the state, while the Los Angeles Business Journal recognized him as one of its Top 50 Trial Lawyers. A legal writer and educator, Kiesel is an emeritus board member of the California and Los Angeles Trial Lawyers associations.

GIVING BACK

Its a hallmark of Kiesel Boucher & Larson to devote significant amounts of time to the community. The firm dedicates at least 25 percent of its practice to pro bono cases, public service and leadership in the bar. Doing a lot of charitable work is critically important to us, Kiesel says. "We've done really well and its a pleasure to give back to the community."

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