Kevin Chaffin is a nationally recognized litigator with a track record of success in the courtroom, arbitration and mediation. He has represented clients as Defendants and Plaintiffs in federal and state employment matters, business litigation and personal injury cases including traumatic brain injuries. As a trial lawyer, Kevin has won every one of his jury trials. As General Counsel for a publicly traded company, served as a trusted partner to C-level leaders and key stakeholders and recognized for serving as corporate counsel to national nonprofit entities, private organizations, and both publicly traded and private equity companies. He embraces a strategic and values-centered approach to building lasting client relationships.
Kevin’s media experience includes appearances on T.V. shows including Good Morning America with Diane Sawyer, CNN’s The Nancy Grace Show, CBS Evening News with Katie Couric, as well as radio shows and podcasts. Several of his higher profile cases have been covered by national and international outlets and newspapers.
Kevin is one of few attorneys in the country that has served as both a trial lawyer for plaintiff employees and businesses, as well as General Counsel for a multi-state and international vehicle manufacturing company with international operations in Canada, Mexico, Brazil and China, and domestic operations in 13 States. As General Counsel, he supported all workforce and human resources capacities for over 3,000 employees in the United States and Mexico. He has been on both sides of the table, and has first-hand experience both inside and outside of the executive suites and boardrooms of private and public companies.
While living abroad, Kevin trained over 150 doctors, nurses, attorneys, paralegals and support staff located in Bangalore, India in matters including California and U.S. litigation, as well as employment law and human resources policies and practices. Clients and their customers include Amazon, FedEx, UPS, the United States Posts Office, the Canadian Post Office, and law enforcement and fire department agencies throughout the U.S., as well as teachers, police officers, firefighters, nurses, first responders, biopharma and agricultural workers, importers and exporters nationwide. In addition to excellence in trials and litigation, he has experience in corporate governance, business litigation, employment law matters, human resources management and best practices.
For employees at every level, to Boards of Directors and C-Suite executives, Business Unit Presidents, Managers, Supervisors, Salaried and Hourly employees, independent contractors, interns and volunteers to Employers and Businesses facing significant risk and liability claims in his practice areas, Kevin’s experience on both sides of the table enables him to provide them with excellent and valuable representation. His philosophy includes knowing that the best legal defense is provided by a lawyer who understands his opponents.
When not at work, Kevin enjoys spending his time with his family in Ventura, California and as much time as he can fishing, in the water or on his motorcycle.