Kou Lor, Employment Attorney in Sacramento, California
Over 19 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, General, and Litigation
AssociateatLewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Sacramento, CA
Practicing employment in Sacramento since 2007.
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Kou Lor is an associate based in Sacramento, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Litigation. Kou has over 19 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP.
- Based in
- Sacramento, CA
- Experience
- over 19 years
- Known for
- Employment · General · Litigation
- Handles Employment, General, and Litigation matters from Sacramento, CA.
- Over 19 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Kou Lor: Kou Lor is an associate based in Sacramento, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Litigation. Kou has over 19 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Kou Lor
Kou concentrates on employment, general, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kou handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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General
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Employment cases in Sacramento, California
Kou takes employment matters in Sacramento, 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 Kou agrees to represent you.
General cases in Sacramento, California
Kou takes general matters in Sacramento, 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 Kou agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Sacramento, California
Kou takes litigation matters in Sacramento, 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 Kou agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Sacramento, California
Kou takes personal injury matters in Sacramento, 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 Kou agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Kou Lor — Over 19 years of California employment experience
Kou Lor is an associate based in Sacramento, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Litigation. Kou has over 19 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP.
Kou Lor is a lawyer practicing personal injury, employment & labor, litigation and 1 other area of law. Kou received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 2003, and has been licensed for 19 years. Kou practices at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP in Sacramento, CA.
How Kou handles employment matters
Kou Lor is a lawyer practicing personal injury, employment & labor, litigation and 1 other area of law. Kou received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 2003, and has been licensed for 19 years. Kou practices at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP in Sacramento, CA.
Who Kou represents
Kou reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, general, and litigation matters in Sacramento and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Kou Lor's legal education and bar admissions
University of California, Davis School of Law, King Hall
J.D. · 2006
University of California, Berkeley
B.A. Political · 2003
Jurisdictions
Kou's state bar admissions
California
2007 · ACTIVE
Kou studied at J.D. in University of California, Davis School of Law, King Hall and B.A. Political in University of California, Berkeley.
Law school and academic background
Kou completed J.D. in University of California, Davis School of Law, King Hall and B.A. Political in University of California, Berkeley. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kou runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Kou Lor's office in Sacramento
Kou's primary office is at 2850 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 450, Sacramento, CA, 95833. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP
2850 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 450
Sacramento, CA 95833
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How to hire Kou Lor — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kou usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kou charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kou'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; Kou will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Sacramento, 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 Kou
Kou 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. Kou confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kou'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 Kou Lor
How much does it cost to hire Kou for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kou walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kou offer a free consultation?
Kou charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kou's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Kou'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. Kou gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kou take my case if I'm outside Sacramento?
Kou 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 — Kou 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 Kou?
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. Kou will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kou accepting new employment clients right now?
Kou'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 Sacramento, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Kou handles employment matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 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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