About Howard Alan
Howard Alan Kitay is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1989. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Kitay is the principal attorney at the Law Offices of Howard Alan Kitay, a personal injury law firm located in El Cajon, California. He has been practicing law for over 36 years, serving clients throughout San Diego County and the surrounding areas.
Mr. Kitay earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Diego School of Law, graduating in 1989. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at California State University, Northridge, where he majored in political science and philosophy and graduated with honors. During his time at the University of San Diego School of Law, he was actively involved in various legal clinics and externships, gaining practical experience in personal injury law.
Mr. Kitay concentrates his practice in the area of personal injury law, representing individuals who have been injured in accidents and families affected by wrongful death. He handles cases involving motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall incidents, and other personal injury matters. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Kitay has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of San Diego, the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at a personal injury law firm in San Diego for several years.
Mr. Kitay is an active member of the San Diego County Bar Association and the California State Bar Association. He holds membership in the American Association for Justice and the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego. He is also a certified mediator through the San Diego Superior Court mediation program. Mr. Kitay is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of San Diego County effectively.