Kenneth E. Bacon

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Kenneth E. Bacon: Attorney with Mastagni Holstedt, APC
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Biography

Kenneth E.Bacon has served as Senior Counsel at Mastagni Holstedt, APC, with a legal career marked by extensive experience in civil and trial practice, focusing on attorney professional liability and risk management. He is widely recognized for his work in State Bar discipline defense and attorney-client fee disputes. Admitted to all California courts and several U.S. District Courts, he also serves as an expert witness and consultant on attorney fees and legal ethics. Previously, he was the Principal of Lewis & Bacon, offering deep insights into complex legal matters. An esteemed speaker and panelist, he regularly contributes to discussions on legal ethics and fee arbitration at prominent seminars. His articles, published in reputable journals like Advocate Magazine, emphasize risk management in legal practice. Notably, he co-drafted a resolution leading to the successful amendment of California's Business & Professions Code for legal malpractice claims. His appellate work, including pivotal cases like Hensley v. Caietti, underscores his influence in shaping legal standards.



(Certified Specialist in Legal Malpractice, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization)
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Areas of Practice (1)

  • Legal Malpractice

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
San Jose State University, B.S., Administration of Justice with highest honors, 1978
Law School Attended:
University of Santa Clara School of Law, J.D., 1982
Year of First Admission:
1982
Admission:
1982, California; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California; U.S. District Court, Northern District of California; U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Memberships:
Sacramento County (Chair, Mandatory Fee Arbitration Committee) and American (Member: Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility; National Legal Malpractice Data Center; Forum Committee on Construction; Litigation Section) Bar Associations; State Bar of California (Presiding Arbitrator, Mandatory Fee Arbitration Program; Member: Mandatory Fee Arbitration Committee (Chair, 2011-2012); Sections on: Litigation; Law Practice Management; Real Property Law).
Birth Information:
1956
Reported Cases:
J.C. Penney Casualty Insurance Co. v. M.K. (1991) 52 Cal.3d 1009 278 Cal. Rptr. 64; Hensley v. Caetti (1993) 13 Cal. App. 4th 1165, 16 Cal. Rptr. 2d 837; 723.
Certifications:
Certified Specialist in Legal Malpractice, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
ISLN:
909321794

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Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (15 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/29/16 in Legal Malpractice

    Ken did an outstanding job for our firm when we had a complicated issue several years ago.. I highly recommend him for any issue that might arise.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/29/16 in Legal Malpractice

    An excellent attorney with an encyclopedic knowledge of the law governing lawyers. He serves as Presiding Arbitrator of the State Bar of California in addition to his legal practice.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/04/18 in Professional Liability

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 05/31/16 in Professional Liability

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 05/31/16 in Legal Malpractice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/16/16 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 05/11/16 in Professional Liability

    Ken is one of the experts in this field.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 05/11/16 in Legal Malpractice

    Ken is an exceptional lawyer and is known state-wide for his expertise.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/04/16 in Legal Malpractice

    Mr. Bacon has represented friends and colleagues of mine. They all sing his praises.Mr. Bacon and I served on the California State Bar Committee on Mandatory Fee Arbitration.Ken was great to work with and a true asset to the committee.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/29/16 in Professional Liability

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279-221-4995  Phone

916-447-4614  Fax

www.mastagni.com/attorneys/associates/kenneth-bacon

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