Biography

Richard Kinnan is a trial lawyer with over 38 years of civil litigation experience. He spent the first decade of his career on the defense side and has since devoted himself exclusively to plaintiff representation — giving him a balanced, strategic perspective on the cases he handles.

His practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, toxic torts, and complex business and employment-related litigation. Over the years, he has successfully resolved numerous cases in the seven- and eight-figure range, including the landmark Erin Brockovich case, as well as a hexavalent chromium contamination case involving children at a Los Angeles elementary school.

Recognized for his legal scholarship and courtroom skill, Mr. Kinnan is AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has earned Associate Membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) — a distinction reserved for accomplished trial attorneys. He is also a frequent contributor to legal journals and a regular speaker at the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Annual Environmental Law Symposium.

Education

• Juris Doctor, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, CA – 1985
• Bachelor of Arts, Ohio Wesleyan University – 1982
• Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
• Major in Politics / Government

Bar Admissions

• California, 1986
• U.S. District Court Central District of California

Litigation Percentage

• 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Professional Associations

• State Bar of California, Member
• American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Associate Member

Honors and Awards

• Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated
• Associate Member, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)

Speaking Engagements

• Annual Environmental Law Symposium, Los Angeles County Bar Association