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.

Congratulations! Susan Kumagai Inducted to the 2015 CMCP Diversity Leader Hall of Fame!

By |2020-05-21T05:49:31+00:00October 23rd, 2015|Diversity News, News & Press|

The California Minority Counsel Program (“CMCP”) recognized Susan Kumagai for her contributions to diversity in the legal profession and long-term involvement in the organization. Ms. [...]

Wow! Lafayette & Kumagai named to “Who Represents America’s Biggest Companies 2015!”

By |2020-05-19T16:47:53+00:00October 22nd, 2015|News & Press|

Lafayette & Kumagai LLP was named to Corporate Counsel magazine’s “Who Represents America's Biggest Companies 2015” list. The firm received two mentions from Fortune 500 [...]

4 Lafayette & Kumagai Attorneys Named to 2015 Northern California Super Lawyers & Rising Stars!

By |2020-05-19T16:49:12+00:00September 16th, 2015|News & Press|

4 Lafayette & Kumagai Attorneys Named to 2015 Northern California Super Lawyers & Rising Stars We are pleased to announce that Gary Lafayette, Susan Kumagai [...]

Congratulations! Lafayette & Kumagai Wins Arbitration for Fortune 500 Retailer!

By |2020-05-19T16:50:04+00:00April 23rd, 2015|News & Press|

Hooray! Susan Kumagai and Brian Chun of Lafayette & Kumagai LLP successfully defended a Fortune 500 retail company in an employment arbitration, where Claimant alleged [...]

Hand Puppets at Trial? Kudos to Gary Lafayette on a riveting CLE at the 2014 NAMWOLF Annual Meeting in Philadelphia!

By |2020-05-21T05:51:19+00:00October 6th, 2014|Diversity News, News & Press|

Panelist Gary Lafayette spoke about connecting with jurors in “The Art of Persuasion: Influencing Juries,” on Tuesday, September 23rd, with fellow panelists Gene Hou of [...]

Kudos to Gary Lafayette for a great “Technology in the Courtroom” CLE!

By |2020-05-19T17:14:59+00:00October 1st, 2014|News & Press|

Panelist Gary Lafayette spoke about trial presentation technology at “Technology in the Courtroom” on Friday, September 19th, 2014 at the Alameda County Bar Association’s 5th [...]

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