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Roboostoff & Kalkin - Representing People, Not Corporations Since 1988
  • Insurance Claims, Appeals & Appellate, Personal Injury ...
  • California
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Valerie A. November 10, 2020
Always diligent, respectful and caring Scott Kalkin immediately inspires trust. He is hard working, patient and pays attention to all the important details. He guided me to victory and I will forever be grateful for his excellent work. My disability was acknowledged and I always felt respected throughout the entire process.
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Biography

If you are trying to obtain disability benefits because you are unable to do your job as a result of an illness or injury, my law firm can assist you. We can also help with any type of insurance claim that has been wrongfully denied whether it be medical insurance, homeowner’s claims, property damage or personal injury claims.

Mr. Kalkin has practiced in the areas of Long Term Disability, ERISA Litigation, Personal Injury, Civil Appeals and Insurance Bad Faith for over thirty-five years.

In 1989 he was elected to the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association and became its president in 2003. Mr. Kalkin has also served as a judge pro tem for the San Francisco and San Mateo County Superior Courts since 1990.

In 2007 he was inducted as one of Northern California's Super Lawyers, www.superlawyers.com. He is also AV rated by Martindale Hubbell.

Practice Areas
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Additional Practice Areas
  • Long Term Disability Litigation
  • ERISA
Video Conferencing
  • Zoom
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Rates and retainers vary according to matter
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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9th Circuit
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U.S. District Court Northern District of California
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney - Managing Partner
Roboostoff & Kalkin, A Professional Law Corporation
- Current
Attorney
Roboostoff & Allen
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Law Clerk
California Attorney General's Office
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Education
University of San Francisco School of Law
J.D. (1985) | Law
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California State University - San Diego State University
B.S. (1982) | Business
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Awards
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2008, 2011-2024
AV Preeminent Peer Rating
Martindale Hubbell
10.0 Superb Rating
Avvo
Best Car Accident Lawyers in Alameda
Expertise.com
Professional Associations
California State Bar  # 120791
Member
- Current
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San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
Member
- Current
Activities: President 2003, Board of Directors 1989
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Consumer Attorneys of California
Member
- Current
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American Association for Justice
Member
- Current
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Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
ERISA, McCutchen and Amara - Arrows in Your Quiver? What a Plaintiff’s Attorney Needs to Know
The Trial Lawyer
When a Defendant Goes Bankrupt - Obtaining Relief from the Automatic Stay
The Trial Lawyer
Compelling Disclosure of Witness Statements
The Trial Lawyer
Websites & Blogs
Website
Scott Kalkin's Website Profile
Website
Roboostoff & Kalkin, A Professional Law Corporation Website
Blog
Roboostoff & Kalkin Articles
Contact & Map
Roboostoff & Kalkin, A Professional Law Corporation
369 Pine St
#820
San Francisco, CA 94104
US
Toll-Free: (877) 374-7270
Telephone: (415) 732-0282
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Weekend appointments available upon request.