First Admitted: 1984, California

Bar/Professional Activity:

U.S. Department of Justice in Washington DC., Former Counsel
I am admitted to the California Bar Association since 1984., 1984

Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):

Won a $4 million court verdict against the parents and brother of Michael Jackson for fraud and breach of contract; Won a $2 million settlement for an immigrant cheated in real estate fraud; Won over $1.5 million for an immigrant family cheated by a large Central Valley Developer; Won a $1.4 million jury verdict against Bechtel corporation; Won a $550,000 court verdict for an immigrant in a case of corporate fraud; Sued the government of the former Soviet Union and later Russian government for compensation for atrocities during WWII; Won over $100,000 in settlements in over 45 other civil cases since 1993.

Videos:

Welcome to Kerosky Purves & Bogue, 2015
707 Public TV interview of Christopher Kerosky, Part Two, 2016
707 Public TV interview of Christopher Kerosky, 2016

Representative Clients:

REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS: Foreign Governments: Our firm is on retainer as counsel for the governments of Mexico and Colombia. We also routinely provide legal advice to the Consulates of Poland, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Ecuador and Peru. Other representative clients presently and in the past: Institutions: Sonoma State University, Santa Rosa Press Democrat; Computer, high-tech, and machining firms: Pixar, SPV America, Sycle, CalMax Manufacturing, Webb Design, Matrix Dynamics Manufacturing, Market Street Associates, Consult, AG Precision Machining, Pro Machining, and Universal Telecom, JWP Manufacturing, Expol Machining, Printed Test Circuit, Polex Machining, and Excel Machining. Construction Firms: Polybag, Abroad Windows, Allburg Construction, Washington Mechanical, APC Construction Inc., Mayer Electric Co., Western States Construction, Spectrum Painting, NGC Inc., Allbrand Windows, the Window Broker, Stone Essense Inc., G & M Marble & Tile, Bauhaus Hardwood Floors, and Strom Grading. Import/Export and Trading Companies: California Trade Connections Inc., Pacific Investments Worldwide, GNC Trading, Narse Trading Co., Tsitron USA Inc., Petrosib USA Inc., World Trade Network, and Sushiro Inc. Insurance, banking and related firms: Safeco Insurance, Fireman's Fund Insurance, American Insurance, Reliance Insurance, United Pacific Insurance, California Korean Bank, and First National Bank. Other businesses: Freixenet Vintners, Tuymuada Diamonds, NIC Travel, Qarshi International, West Coast Jewelry, Prima Products, Connections International, Clock Freight Forwarders, East Bay Service Corp., HUMEX, Alley Corp., Stone and Rock Inc., Media Link Advertising, A & S Security.

Special Licenses/Certifications:

California Real Estate Brokers License, 1999

Pro bono/Community Service:

Human Rights Commission for Sonoma County, County Board of Supervisors
I have continuously provided pro bono work to institutions and individuals, including the Consulates of Mexico, Poland, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Ecuador, and Peru, among others. I have also served as Pro Bono counsel for indigent persons appearing in Immigration Court, starting in 1990.

Honors/Awards:

Top Lawyer in Northern California, 12 years (2006-2012; 2015-2020), Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
I was awarded this recognition by the U.S. Attorney General for my work at the Civil Division of the Department of Justice in Washington DC, Attorney General's Trial Advocate Award;, U.S. Department of Justice
I was awarded this recognition by the U.S. Attorney General for my work at the Civil Division of the Department of Justice in Washington DC, Attorney General's Special Achievement Award, U.S. Department of Justice

Educational Background:

Centre European de Luxembourg, International Studies, 1980
Miami University, B.A., B.Phil., 1981

Industry Groups:

Biotech
Construction
Education
High Tech
Hospitality
Manufacturing
Wineries

Christopher A. Kerosky