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EDUCATION Kirk received his Bachelors of Arts in Economics from Indiana University
(Dean’s List) in 1984, and his Juris Doctor degree, with distinction,
from the University of Iowa in 1987. Kirk is a Certified Litigation Management Specialist.
Chamberlin Keaster & Brockman LLP has a national practice with
offices in Los Angeles, California and Seattle, Washington. The Firm’s
partners all received their training at large national law firms prior
to forming Chamberlin Keaster & Brockman. The Firm is committed to
providing legal services of the quality and professionalism a client
would expect from a large law firm, while also offering the personalized
and cost efficient approach a smaller firm can provide. Further, the
firm understands and practices litigation metrics as part of its
commitment to provide efficient and effective legal services. The firm
is also committed to alternative fee arrangements to best meet a
client’s needs.
The Firm has extensive experience representing Fortune 500 companies,
small businesses and insurance companies in matters involving domestic
and international business transactions, general commercial and contract
disputes, products liability, intellectual property, real estate,
banking, unfair competition, professional liability, insurance coverage
and bad faith, director and officer liability, environmental law, civil
RICO and construction defect claims. The Firm also serves as National
Counsel to several insurance companies.
The Firm advises clients on all aspects of legal, regulatory, and
business affairs. Lawyers at the Firm are dedicated to providing
clients with the level of guidance and informed judgment that protects
business interests and limits litigation. In addition to presenting the
pros and cons of a specific course of action, the Firm’s lawyers provide
practical recommendations as to the prudent course of action based upon
extensive knowledge and experience.
