We are passionate about helping business owners protect and grow their companies.

We are passionate about helping business owners protect and grow their companies.

I am Kurt Hendrickson, a litigator with a focus on business, contract, real estate, and employment disputes. I am passionate about helping local business owners protect and grow their companies.

LITIGATION

I have litigated complex cases in state and federal court. I work with each client to develop a strategy that achieves their goals. The goal of developing the strategy is to direct the case on a path on which the client can make a sound business decision to resolve the case or take it to trial. Frequently, this involves prelitigation discussions with the opposing party to determine if the case can be resolved without initiating formal litigation or through mediation once the case has been filed. Although I enjoy trial, I view it as a last resort for most cases.

EMPLOYMENT

It is difficult to be a business owner in California. One major challenge is the complex employment laws in the state. When it comes to hiring, firing, wages and work hours, there are obligations and pitfalls that come with the territory. Those pitfalls include claims of harassment, discrimination, retaliation and wage violations. I advise employers on policies that safeguard against future liability or defend them against these claims by employees. In addition to representing clients in state and federal court, I represent employers in cases before government agencies such as the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, the Employment Development Department and the State Labor Commissioner.

REAL ESTATE

I work closely with my clients to understand the details of their real estate matters. I understand that each transaction or dispute is unique. These disputes arise over easements, leases, purchases, and sales. I work with my clients to make sure they understand all risks associated with their cases. Then when necessary, I file or defend lawsuits arising out of the real estate dispute.

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ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

I also represent clients in licensing matters before State agencies. If a complaint or disciplinary matter is filed against a client’s license, I analyze the agency's allegations and prepares a defense to the charges. My services include representation in investigatory interviews and, where necessary, administrative trials.

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Awards + Credentials

 

 

 

  • Clerk, Commissioner William A. Mundell of the Arizona Corporations Commission
  • Selected for inclusion as a Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2016-2018
  • Chosen as Best of the Bar by the Sacramento Business Journal, 2017
  • Selected as a Top Lawyer by Sacramento Magazine, 2017-2018

 

 

 

 

  • Past President, Barristers’ Club of Sacramento
  • Board Member, Region Business
  • Member, Sacramento Metro Edge
  • Membership-Committee Chairman, Sacramento County Bar Association, 2013-2015

 

 

 

 

  • J.D., University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
  • B.A., Political Science, Arizona State University
  • B.A., Sociology, Arizona State University

 

Kurt Hendrickson

Kurt is a litigator with a focus on business, contracts, real estate, and employment disputes. His passion is helping business owners protect and grow their companies. Kurt also handles professional licensing and disciplinary matters before regulatory and administrative agencies such as the Medical Board of California, the Bureau of Automotive Repair, the Mine Safety Health Administration (MSHA), and the California Insurance Commission. His representation includes counseling clients, investigation, discovery, mediation/arbitration, and trial. He has represented corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, sole proprietors and government entities. Kurt strives to ensure his clients understand the litigation process including the work and resources involved in their case. It is important to him that they understand and are involve in their cases. Their participation along with his litigation process makes cases as economic as possible. Kurt is involved in the local community. He has served as President of the Barristers’ Club of Sacramento and is the former Vice President, Treasurer, Media Chair and Membership Chair for the organization. He also served as the Membership-Committee Chairman for the Sacramento County Bar Association. He now serves as a board member on Region Business. During law school, Kurt clerked for Commissioner William A. Mundell at the Arizona Corporations Commission. He worked as a state field director for three grassroots programs for a 2006 gubernatorial campaign in California. Kurt was an active participant in on-campus activities and served as the President of the Junior Barristers Club, an affiliate of the Barristers’ Club of Sacramento. When he is not working, Kurt enjoys many outdoor activities including golf and fishing. He enjoys camping and traveling with his wife, Nicole, son, Brody, and two dogs, Peanut and Walnut.

Personal Info

  • +916.993.5226
  • 2101 Stone Blvd., Suite 115
  • West Sacramento, CA 95691

Case Examples

Successfully defended a trade school in arbitration involving an advertising contract resulting in an award of attorneys’ fees and costs.

Successfully represented a bidder in a bid protest over a government contract with the California High Speed Rail Authority.

Successfully defended a special district in a an administrative trial before the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB).

Successfully defended municipality against former employee’s claim for unemployment benefits.

Participated as assistant, trial counsel in all phases of prosecution of a two-week jury trial involving a real property dispute, business tort claims and a punitive damages claim resulting in a jury verdict of over $150,000 in compensatory damages and a separate award of punitive damages.

Represented mine operator in trial over wrongful-termination claim and retaliation filed under the Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 resulting in a compromised settlement of damages award.

Assisted in settlement negotiation of construction claim valued at over $500,000 arising from installation of flooring at Sacramento area four-star hotel.

Represented Sacramento boat dealership in lawsuit to enforce lease option to purchase commercial building resulting in the purchase of the building by the client.

Negotiated $40,000 settlement of petition for $147,000 in civil penalties prosecuted by U.S. Labor Department on behalf of Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).

Represented bank in foreclosure action and as a creditor in bankruptcy action arising from default on Small Business Administration loan.

Assisted in negotiating settlement of breach of oral contract and fraud claim valued at over $200,000 with an additional claim for punitive damages.

Facilitated local church’s repurchase of former church real estate after foreclosure, lease back and threatened eviction.

Represented automotive repair shop in Labor Commission hearings brought by former employees for unpaid wages and penalties.

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