Alexei Kuchinsky, Esq.
"Employment is an important part of life and the employment rights of people must be protected and enforced."
Practices
- Wage and Hour Litigation
- Wrongful Termination
- Unlawful Discrimination and Harassment
- Retalitory Termination/Discrimination
A substantial part of Alexei Kuchinsky’s practice is focused on employment law, including minimum wage and overtime claims, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Mr. Kuchinsky represents both employees and employers. Having represented both sides, Mr. Kuchinsky has developed an in-depth understanding of the needs and goals of both sides of the litigation process, which allows him to devise the most effective resolution of any complex issues.
Resolution of Employment Disputes in Court
Mr. Kuchinsky works closely with clients to develop an effective legal strategy that meets each client’s goal and budget. Mr. Kuchinsky’s litigation work includes the initial client interview, investigation, legal research, discovery, motions, hearings, alternative dispute resolutions, and trial. Mr. Kuchinsky is dedicated to providing superior legal representation service.
Employment Compliance and Counseling
In addition to litigation, Mr. Kuchinsky regularly counsels San Francisco employers on a variety of employment law issues such as reductions in force, severance settlements, employee handbooks, personnel policies, and internal investigations. Mr. Kuchinsky provides employers with comprehensive compliance solutions designed to identify and address employment law problems before a lawsuit or administrative claim is filed, ensuring employers maintain maximum flexibility to resolve issues without disruption to business operations.
- California;
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California;
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California; and
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
- Member, State Bar of California; and
- The Labor and Employment Law Section of the State Bar of California
- University of California Davis, School of Law, JD
- San Francisco State University, BA, Summa Cum Laude
From 2022 – 2025, Alexei Kuchinsky was selected to Super Lawyers. The Super Lawyers patented selection process is peer influenced and research driven, selecting the top 5% of attorneys to the Super Lawyers lists each year. From 2015 – 2019, Alexei Kuchinsky was recognized as a Northern California Super Lawyers “Rising Star” in employment law. The Rising Stars List highlights attorneys who are either 40 years old or younger, or have been practicing for 10 years or less. Using a patented vetting process based on peer nominations, independent research across 12 key categories, and extensive nominations, the Rising Stars list makes up only 2.5 percent of the original pool of candidates.
Super Lawyers Rising Stars are recognized by their peers for their outstanding work and commitment to the spirit of the legal profession. Their knowledge of the law, professional work ethic, and advocacy on behalf of their clients allow them to stand out among other attorneys in the field.
Throughout his career, Alexei Kuchinsky has handled 400+ employment cases, including multi-plaintiff, class, and representative actions. His knowledge of the applicable wage-and-hour laws is evidenced by his representation of thousands of employees, as well as numerous employers, in litigation in California and federal courts, including the following:
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results):
- Client v. Local Gas Station Operator, No. 22CV404XXX (Cal. Super. Ct., Cnty. of Santa Clara, 2025) (secured a $450,000 settlement for an individual employee asserting claims for unpaid wages, constructive discharge, and personal injury)
- Client v. Bay Area Healthcare Operator, No. 20CV371XXX (Cal. Super. Ct., Cnty. of Santa Clara, Oct. 2025) (a $1.75 million class action settlement on behalf of approximately 1,500 registered nurses for wage and hour violations)
- Client v. National Coffeehouse Chain, No. 23CV026XXX (Cal. Super. Ct., Cnty. of Alameda, Aug. 2025) (an $800,000 class action settlement on behalf of approximately 460 employees for unpaid wages)
- Client v. Major Automotive Repair Chain, No. 22CV393XXX (Cal. Super. Ct., Cnty. of Santa Clara, Feb. 2023) (a $3.5 million class action on behalf of approximately 2,100 service employees for unpaid wages and related Labor Code violations)
- Client v. National Health Services Company, No. 17CV308XXX (Cal. Super. Ct., Cnty. of Santa Clara, July 2020) (a $575,000 class action settlement on behalf of approximately 450 mobile medical examiners for unpaid wages)
- Client v. Major Government Contractor, No. 5:14-CV-00XXX (C.D. Cal., Aug. 2017) (a $2.93 million class action settlement on behalf of approximately 1,930 employees for unpaid wages)
- Client v. Government Military Contractor, No. 5:16-CV-01XXX(C.D. Cal., Oct. 2017) (a $750,000 collective FLSA and class action settlement on behalf of approximately 190 employees for unpaid wages)
Trusted Employment Law Representation in California – Over 15 Years of Proven Results for Workers
With over 15 years of experience in California employment law, Alexei Kuchinsky offers strategic, results-driven counsel to employees facing workplace challenges. He takes a proactive, client-focused approach to every case - from discrimination and harassment to wage violations and retaliation - guiding clients with clear communication, practical advice, and a commitment to justice.
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