Sue Kim
My career is dedicated to championing the underdog as a zealous advocate for individuals who don’t have the resources to fight back against corporations and insurers with deep pockets. I am relentless in pursuit of justice for my clients, ensuring their voices are heard and their stories are told with strength and dignity.
My advocacy is informed by more than a decade of legal experience, including eight years as an insurance defense attorney representing major corporations and national insurers. That experience gave me a rare insider’s perspective on how these companies strategize and defend cases. Today, I leverage that knowledge to anticipate their arguments and build stronger, more effective cases for the people I represent.
I went to law school later in life, bringing with me a maturity and depth of real-world experience that continues to shape my practice and my client relationships. Before law school, I worked in the finance sector, developing a sharp understanding of corporate operations and risk management. Combined with my defense background, this gives me a comprehensive view of how Fortune 500 companies think, prepare, and litigate.
I am a graduate of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) Plaintiff’s Trial Academy, a prestigious program dedicated to sharpening trial skills and advocacy on behalf of injured individuals. I am also a proud member of CAALA and the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC). From 2021 through 2024, I was recognized by Best Lawyers as “Ones to Watch.”
Admitted to practice in state and federal courts, including the Central, Northern, and Eastern Districts of California, I focus my practice on advocating for individuals who may not otherwise have the resources to take on powerful corporations.
Originally from New York, I moved to Los Angeles for college and like to think my personality embodies the best of both coasts—driven and direct, yet warm and approachable. When I’m not in the courtroom, I’m usually on an adventure with my two fluffy dogs, who never fail to make me laugh or remind me when it’s time to step away from the computer.
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Even as we tackle some of the most challenging cases, we give each client personalized attention.
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