Brenda Kay Benson, Employment Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Over 36 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, General, and Health Care
MemberatBaker Keener And Nahra Llp
Los Angeles, CA
Practicing employment in Los Angeles since 1990.
- 36+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Brenda Kay Benson is a member based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Health Care. Brenda has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Baker Keener And Nahra Llp.
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- Los Angeles, CA
- Experience
- over 36 years
- Known for
- Employment · General · Health Care
- Handles Employment, General, and Health Care matters from Los Angeles, CA.
- Over 36 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Brenda Kay Benson: Brenda Kay Benson is a member based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Health Care. Brenda has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Baker Keener And Nahra Llp.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Brenda Kay Benson
Brenda concentrates on employment, general, health care, insurance, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Brenda handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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General
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Health Care
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Insurance
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Litigation
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Medical Malpractice
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Product Liability
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Employment cases in Los Angeles, California
Brenda takes employment matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brenda agrees to represent you.
General cases in Los Angeles, California
Brenda takes general matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brenda agrees to represent you.
Health Care cases in Los Angeles, California
Brenda takes health care matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brenda agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Los Angeles, California
Brenda takes insurance matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brenda agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Los Angeles, California
Brenda takes litigation matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brenda agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Brenda Kay Benson — Over 36 years of California employment experience
Brenda Kay Benson is a member based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Health Care. Brenda has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Baker Keener And Nahra Llp.
Brenda Kay Benson is a lawyer practicing professional liability, civil litigation, health care law and 5 other areas of law. Brenda received a degree from Butterworth Hospital School of Nursing in 1977, and has been licensed for 36 years. Brenda practices at Baker, Keener & Nahra, LLP in Los Angeles, CA.
How Brenda handles employment matters
Brenda Kay Benson is a lawyer practicing professional liability, civil litigation, health care law and 5 other areas of law. Brenda received a degree from Butterworth Hospital School of Nursing in 1977, and has been licensed for 36 years. Brenda practices at Baker, Keener & Nahra, LLP in Los Angeles, CA.
The kind of cases Brenda takes
Brenda reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, general, and health care matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Brenda Kay Benson's legal education and bar admissions
Southwestern University School of Law
J.D. · 1990
Butterworth Hospital School of Nursing
R.N. University · 1977
Jurisdictions
Brenda's state bar admissions
California U.S. Dist
1990 · ACTIVE
Brenda studied at J.D. in Southwestern University School of Law and R.N. University in Butterworth Hospital School of Nursing.
Law school and academic background
Brenda completed J.D. in Southwestern University School of Law and R.N. University in Butterworth Hospital School of Nursing. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Brenda runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Brenda Kay Benson's office in Los Angeles
Brenda's primary office is at 633 W. 5th Street, Ste. 4900, Los Angeles, CA, 90071. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Baker Keener And Nahra Llp
633 W. 5th Street, Ste. 4900
Los Angeles, CA 90071
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How to hire Brenda Kay Benson — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Brenda usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Brenda charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brenda's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Brenda will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Los Angeles, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Brenda
Brenda discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Brenda confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Brenda's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Brenda Kay Benson
How much does it cost to hire Brenda for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Brenda walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Brenda offer a free consultation?
Brenda charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brenda's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Brenda's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in California typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Brenda gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Brenda take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Brenda is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Brenda will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Brenda?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Brenda will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Brenda accepting new employment clients right now?
Brenda's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California
Brenda handles employment matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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