J. Kevin Morrison

by J. Kevin Morrison and Noah A. Phillips

The extent of the devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, to both life and health, continues to be carefully calculated and assessed by governments and public health agencies since the outbreak of the virus. As expected, the legal establishment has also kept a close watch over the effects of the pandemic on the legal system, paying particular attention to the rate of increase in pandemic-related tort litigation and to the types of lawsuits most likely to account for that increase.

What: Current Trialing: What's Happening in the Wild World of Trials in the Pandemic Era. The panel discussed Zoom mock trials, courtroom protocols, voir dire, differences in jurisdictions, and what has worked so far (and what hasn't).

When: Tue, February 8, 2022 |  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PT

J. Kevin Morrison has been promoted to the position of Treasurer of the San Francisco chapter of ABOTA. He was sworn in on Friday, December 17. 

A lengthy jury trial will determine whether lax security allowed a UPS driver to gun down several of his co-workers in 2017.

Families of the victims of a UPS facility shooting believe it wouldn't have happened if guards hadn't been careless about inspecting bags and IDs.

In cases where the victim was riding a bike, bike experts are often unnecessary and irrelevant.

J. Kevin Morrison has been elected to the position of Secretary of the San Francisco chapter of ABOTA.

Altair Law boasts three attorneys on list of 500 leading plaintiff consumer attorneys in the country.

Kevin Morrison addresses the legal challenges victims face in pursuing claims against their employers after a shooting.

The tragic and avoidable death of Martin Nelis continues to make both local and international headlines.

Martin Nelis, Public Information Officer for the City of Pleasant Hill, struck by commercial vehicle while taking routine lunch-time bike ride in Lafayette, CA. 

Altair Attorneys Kevin Morrison, Craig Peters, and Andje Medina all spoke at the Consumer Attorneys of California’s 57th Annual Convention in San Francisco.

His panel included Judge Peter Kirwan, Daniel Ballesteros and Thomas Denver. The discussion was focused on why civility in the courtroom is important, how to maintain it, and how to encourage others in the profession to exercise the highest level of respect and decorum.

Kevin Morrison and Josh White, who successfully represented the victims of the first wrongful death case against Lyft in California, have brought their expertise in rideshare liability to Altair.

Kevin Morrison and Josh White, who recently joined Altair as partners, will continue to represent over 3 dozen victims of the June 2017 UPS shooting in San Francisco at their new firm.

All of our attorneys were named to the Super Lawyers’ lists this year. Craig Peters, Josh White, and Kevin Morrison were named to the Super Lawyers list, while Andje Medina and Jeremy Cloyd were included on the Rising Stars list.

Altair Law is pleased to announce the addition of two new partners, J. Kevin Morrison and Josh White.

Lax security at a United Parcel Service sorting facility in San Francisco enabled a shooting that left three men dead and two wounded; others were injured fleeing the violence and dozens must deal with the psychological aftermath, according to nine lawsuits filed Tuesday against UPS.

Despite the presence of metal detectors and security guards at a San Francisco UPS facility, an armed employee easily walked into the building, killing three co-workers and wounding two others in June.

The families of two men killed during a workplace shooting rampage at a UPS facility in San Francisco filed wrongful-death lawsuits today against the company and a private security firm.

Shrewd, passionate trial lawyer embraces challenges in the courtroom and on the bike.