About Lafayette & Kumagai

Lafayette & Kumagai LLP is a boutique litigation firm located in Northern California. Established in 1994, the firm has earned a reputation for excellence with a proven track record of successfully representing its clients in all aspects of litigation. The firm takes pride in the recognition it receives from clients and the legal community for its litigation and trial skills. Lafayette & Kumagai has extensive experience in both state and federal courts throughout California, and has a distinguished record for motion practice, jury trials and appeals. Lafayette & Kumagai is one of few minority-owned firms to argue before the United States Supreme Court. Clients trust the firm’s handling of high-profile cases with media exposure.

Gary Lafayette Participates in Panel at the 2024 NAMWOLF Driving Diversity & Leadership Conference!

By |2024-04-09T21:30:46+00:00March 21st, 2024|Diversity News, News & Press|

Gary Lafayette recently played the role of defense counsel in a mock jury selection titled “Vore, vire, vua- what the ...??- Figuring out Voir Dire” [...]

Gary Lafayette to Attend the NBA Mid Year Conference & Black Law Firm Showcase

By |2024-04-09T21:10:07+00:00April 20th, 2023|Diversity News|

Lafayette & Kumagai partner, Gary Lafayette, will attend the 43rd Annual National Bar Association Mid-Year Conference and Black Law Firm Showcase April 27-30, 2023 in [...]

Gary Lafayette Quoted in Fox News Article on Employment Law and WARN Act Compliance

By |2024-04-09T21:12:21+00:00April 13th, 2023|News & Press|

Gary Lafayette, Partner at Lafayette & Kumagai, was recently quoted in a news article about potential mass layoffs. He provides valuable insights and commentary on [...]

California Court of Appeal Affirms Judgment for Lafayette & Kumagai’s Clients!

By |2024-04-09T21:08:04+00:00February 23rd, 2023|News & Press|

Kudos to Brian Chun and Gary Lafayette! The California Court of Appeal affirmed the Superior Court’s grant of summary judgment for Lafayette & Kumagai’s clients, [...]

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