University of California at Santa Cruz, B.A., 1981
Law School Attended:
University of California School of Law, Davis, J.D., 1984
Year of First Admission:
1984
Admission:
1984, California
ISLN:
905843771
Areas of Practice (9)
Wage and Hour Compliance
Wrongful Termination
Discrimination
Wage and Hour and Other Employment Claims
Workplace Policy Development and Enforcement
Executive Employment Agreements
Trade Secret and Employee Inventions Protection
Employment Audits
Labor & E
Peer Reviews
5.0/5.0(2 reviews)
Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Analytical Capability
5.0/5.0
Judgment
5.0/5.0
Communication
4.9/5.0
Legal Experience
4.9/5.0
5.0/5.0
Rated
by a Sole Practitioner
on 12/20/11
in Labor and Employment
Will Klatte is one of the finest lawyers in Orange County. Over the years, we have been on different sides of cases and, also, on the same sides. His preparation is consummate, he personable, and he manages people well. He is a fine asset to the l...
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Will Klatte is one of the finest lawyers in Orange County. Over the years, we have been on different sides of cases and, also, on the same sides. His preparation is consummate, he personable, and he manages people well. He is a fine asset to the largest law firm in Orange County. He is very ethical in his dealings with opposing counsel.
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