Alexei Kuchinsky

Top rated Employment Litigation attorney in San Francisco, California

Kuchinsky Law Office, P.C.
Alexei Kuchinsky
Kuchinsky Law Office, P.C.

Practice areas: Employment Litigation, Employment & Labor; view more

Licensed in California since: 2011

Education: University of California Davis School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2022 - 2026 Selected to Rising Stars: 2015 - 2021
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Kuchinsky Law Office, P.C.

220 Montgomery St
Suite 2100
San Francisco, CA 94104 Visit website
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At Kuchinsky Law Office, P.C., in San Francisco, California, attorney Alexei Kuchinsky concentrates his practice on employment law, handling claims involving unpaid wages, minimum wage and overtime, misclassification, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment and retaliation. He represents both employees and employers and draws on experience from both sides of contested matters to craft resolutions that reflect the practical needs of clients and the realities of litigation. His approach balances vigorous advocacy with attention to business and career objectives, aiming to resolve disputes efficiently while protecting clients’ rights.

Approaching courtroom matters with thorough preparation, Mr. Kuchinsky has a clear strategy tailored to each client’s goals and budget. From the first client interview through investigation, legal research, discovery and the filing of motions, he manages every phase of litigation with an eye toward favorable outcomes. He regularly appears at hearings, pursues alternative dispute resolution when appropriate, and is ready to take cases to trial when required, always maintaining strong client communication and responsiveness.

Mr. Kuchinsky also advises San Francisco employers on a wide range of preventive and corrective employment matters. He assists with reductions in force, negotiates severance agreements, drafts employee handbooks and personnel policies, and conducts internal investigations. His counseling work emphasizes practical compliance solutions designed to identify and address potential claims before they escalate, preserving operational continuity and giving employers the flexibility to resolve issues with minimal disruption.

Admitted to practice in California and before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Central Districts of California, Mr. Kuchinsky is a member of The State Bar of California and participates in its Labor and Employment Law Section. He stays current on developments that affect both workplace litigation and employer compliance.

Mr. Kuchinsky earned his Juris Doctor from the University of California’s Davis School of Law and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts from San Francisco State University. Colleagues and clients rely on his practical judgment, steady courtroom presence and commitment to achieving resolutions aligned with their legal and business objectives. He has been rated “Superb” on Avvo.

Practice areas

Employment Litigation: Plaintiff, Employment & Labor: Employee, Employment & Labor: Employer

Focus areas

Employment Discrimination, Employment Law - Employee, Labor Law, Retaliation, Sexual Harassment, Wage & Hour Laws, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

  • 40% Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
  • 40% Employment & Labor: Employee
  • 20% Employment & Labor: Employer

First Admitted: 2011, California

Professional Webpage: https://callaborlawblog.com/san-francisco-employment-law-att...

Bar / Professional Activity

  • California
  • The Labor and Employment Law Section of the State Bar of California
  • Member, State Bar of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

  • Client v. Local Gas Station Operator, No. 22CV404372 (Cal. Super. Ct., Cnty. of Santa Clara, 2025) (secured a $450,000 settlement for an individual employee asserting claims for unpaid wages, constructive discharge, and personal injury)., 2025
  • Client v. Bay Area Healthcare Operator, No. 20CV371XXX (Cal. Super. Ct., Cnty. of Santa Clara, Oct. 2025) (a $1.75 million class action settlement on behalf of approximately 1,500 registered nurses for wage and hour violations)., 2025
  • Client v. National Coffeehouse Chain, No. 23CV026XXX (Cal. Super. Ct., Cnty. of Alameda, Aug. 2025) (an $800,000 class action settlement on behalf of approximately 460 employees for unpaid wages)., 2025
  • Client v. Major Automotive Repair Chain, No. 22CV393XXX (Cal. Super. Ct., Cnty. of Santa Clara, Feb. 2023) (a $3.5 million class action on behalf of approximately 2,100 service employees for unpaid wages and related Labor Code violations)., 2023
  • Client v. National Health Services Company, No. 17CV308XXX (Cal. Super. Ct., Cnty. of Santa Clara, July 2020) (a $575,000 class action settlement on behalf of approximately 450 mobile medical examiners for unpaid wages), 2020
  • Client v. Major Government Contractor, No. 5:14-CV-00XXX (C.D. Cal., Aug. 2017) (a $2.93 million class action settlement on behalf of approximately 1,930 employees for unpaid wages).      , 2017
  • Client v. Government Military Contractor, No. 5:16-CV-01XXX(C.D. Cal., Oct. 2017) (a $750,000 collective FLSA and class action settlement on behalf of approximately 190 employees for unpaid wages)., 2017

Educational Background

  • San Francisco State University, BA, Summa Cum Laude

Honors

  • Super Lawyers Honoree, 2022 – 2025
  • Recognized as a Northern California Super Lawyers “Rising Star” in employment law, 2015 – 2019

Office location for Alexei Kuchinsky

220 Montgomery St
Suite 2100
San Francisco, CA 94104

Phone: 628-999-9620

Selections

5 Years Super Lawyers
7 Years Rising Stars
  • Super Lawyers: 2022 - 2026
  • Rising Stars: 2015 - 2021

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