Kyle Nordrehaug La Jolla, California
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Kyle was born in San Diego, California on October 21, 1972. He received his B.A. in History from the University of California at Berkeley in 1990 and then proceeded to the University of San Diego School of Law, earning his J.D. in 1999. He was admitted to the Bar in California in 1999.
Kyle is a member of the State Bar of California as well as the American Bar Association.
Kyle says, "When I was young, my parents told me that because I liked to argue so much, that I ought to be a lawyer. I was really stubborn, and while such a trait can frustrate parents, I believe my stubborn tenacity now serves my clients. I refuse to compromise on the truth.
Later, in high school, I published an independent newspaper in which I continually challenged the status quo. Again my persistence became the bane of school administrators, but I learned some important lessons, which enable me to face insurmountable odds while standing tall. I take seriously my obligations to serve as both an advocate to my client, and an officer for justice.
My journey into law encountered several bumps and curves, but here I am. I delight in my legal career, for now I can campaign for consumers and fight for the underdog. I think there is something uniquely American in working for the underdog. Whether the opponent is a big corporation or a faceless bureaucracy, I have no fear, because ultimately, the law is the same for everyone. I suppose that is what I love most about the law. Since the middle ages, and on into the 60's, law has been an equalizing force in society. The egalitarian nature of law keeps people honest, even without an actual lawsuit. And for those who transgress our rules of a civil society, nothing gives me greater pleasure than exposing their corrupt under-belly for all to see.
Often when the law seems to be nothing more than a mindless dance of formalities, I remind myself of all that I have learned. Most of all, I remind myself that with that one special case, I can change the world. That case may never come, but I work hard everyday, as if the case I am on can make a positive difference."
- Areas of Practice:
- Employment Class Action Litigation
- Consumer and Securities Class Actions
- Business Litigation
- Banking Law
- Securities Law and Insurance Coverage Law
- Education:
- University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, California,
1999
J.D. - University of California, Berkeley , California,
1990
B.A.
Major: History
- Representative Cases:
- In re Tobacco Cases II, 41 Cal. 4th 1257 (2007)
- Washington Mutual Bank v. Superior Court, 24 Cal. 4th 906 (2001)
- Hall v. County of Los Angeles, 148 Cal. App. 4th 318 (2007)
- Coshow v. City of Escondido, 132 Cal. App. 4th 687 (2005)
- Daniels v. Philip Morris, 18 F.Supp 2d 1110 (S.D. Cal. 1998)
- Gibson v. World Savings & Loan Asso., 103 Cal. App. 4th 1291 (2003)
- Norwest Mortgage, Inc. v. Superior Court, 72 Cal.App.4th 214 (1999)
- Taiheiyo Cement Corp. v. Superior Court, 105 Cal.App. 4th 398 (2003)
- McMeans v. Scripps Health, Inc., 100 Cal. App. 4th 507 (2002)
- Teyssier v. City of San Diego, 81 Cal.App. 4th 685
- Rocker v. KPMG LLP, 148 P.3d 703; 2006 Nev. LEXIS 137 (Nev. Supreme 2006)
- McPhail v. First Command Fin. Planning, Inc., 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 26544 (S.D. Cal. 2009)
- McPhail v. First Command Fin. Planning, Inc., 251 F.R.D. 514 (S.D. Cal. 2008)
- McPhail v. First Command Fin. Planning, Inc., 247 F.R.D. 598 (S.D. Cal. 2007)
- Barcia v. Contain-A-Way, Inc., 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 17118 (S.D. Cal. 2009)
- Barcia v. Contain-A-Way, Inc., 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 27365 (S.D. Cal. 2008)
- Wise v. Cubic Def. Applications, Inc., 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 11225 (S.D. Cal. 2009)
- Gabisan v. Pelican Prods., 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 1391 (S.D. Cal. 2009)
- Louie v. Kaiser Found. Health Plan, Inc., 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 78314 (S.D. Cal. 2008)
- Weltman v. Ortho Mattress, Inc., 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 60344 (S.D. Cal. 2008)
- Curry v. CTB McGraw-Hill, LLC, 2008 U.S. App. LEXIS 21486 (9th Cir. 2008)
- Curry v. CTB McGraw-Hill, LLC, 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 5920 (N.D. Cal. 2006)
- Curry v. CTB McGraw-Hill, LLC, 97 A.F.T.R.2d (RIA) 1888 (N.D. Cal. 2006)
- Curry v. CTB McGraw-Hill, LLC, 37 Employee Benefits Cas. (BNA) 2390 (N.D. Cal. 2006)
- Reynov v. ADP Claims Servs. Group, 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 94332 (N.D. Cal. 2006)
- Kennedy v. Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc., 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 38889 (S.D. Cal. 2008)
- Kennedy v. Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc., 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 57766 (S.D. Cal. 2007)
- Silvas v. E*Trade Mortg. Corp., 514 F.3d 1001 (9th Cir. 2008)
- Silvas v. E*Trade Mortg. Corp., 421 F. Supp. 2d 1315 (S.D. Cal. 2006)
- Sussex v. Turnberry/MGM Grand Towers, LLC, 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 29503 (D. Nev. 2009)
- Puentes v. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., 160 Cal. App. 4th 638 (2008)
- PCO, Inc. v. Christensen, Miller, Fink, Jacobs, Glaser, Weil & Shapiro, LLP, 150 Cal. App. 4th 384 (2007)
- Rezec v. Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc., 116 Cal. App. 4th 135 (2004)
- Picus v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 23969 (D. Nev. 2009)
- In re Pet Food Prods. Liab. Litig., MDL Docket No. 1850 (All Cases), 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 94603 (D.N.J. 2008)
- Kensington Capital Mgal. v. Oakley, Inc., 1999 U.S. Dist LEXIS 385 (C.D. Cal. 1999)
- Kensington Capital Mgal. v. Oakley, Inc., Fed.Sec.L.Rep. (CCH) P90, 411 (C.D. Cal. 1999)
- Lister v. Oakley, Inc., 1999 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 384 (C.D Cal. 1999)
- Lister v. Oakley, Inc., Fed. Sec. L. Rep. (CCH) P90,409 (C.D Cal. 1999)





