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Karen P. Kimmey, Partner
Karen P. Kimmey is a trial lawyer and a partner in the firm's Business Litigation, Insurance Coverage and Intellectual Property and Technology Groups. She represents both large and small businesses, as well as individuals, in a wide range of commercial disputes, with a particular emphasis on class actions, unfair competition claims (including claims under Section 17200), shareholder litigation, insurance coverage, and trade secret and patent disputes.
Ms. Kimmey is a seasoned trial lawyer who has successfully handled nine bench and jury trials and arbitrations. Collectively, she has spent over 400 hours in the courtroom trying cases. While Ms. Kimmey is a powerful courtroom advocate, she also understands the importance of finding efficient means to achieve her clients' business objectives, and is experienced in alternative dispute resolution.
Ms. Kimmey also has expertise in all aspects of intellectual property litigation, and has represented clients in the biotechnology, software, hardware and entertainment industries in connection with patent, trademark and trade secret claims. She also advises clients with respect to royalty disputes arising out of software and other licensing agreements and represents client in litigation seeking to recover from their insurers.
Ms. Kimmey is a frequent author and speaker on litigation and trial skills and strategy. She has served as co-chair of Farella's Women's Initiative Steering Committee.