About Kirk Allen

Kirk Allen Lauby is an experienced attorney based in Riverside, California, with a diverse background in business management and law. He was admitted to the State Bar of California in November 1978 and is currently associated with Lauby, Mankin & Lauby LLP. Mr. Lauby maintains an active license status and has been involved in various legal matters throughout his career.

Mr. Lauby earned his Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School in 1978. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1974. Additionally, he participated in a program at Pepperdine University School of Law focused on mediating litigated cases in 2004, enhancing his skills in dispute resolution.

His practice areas encompass a wide range of legal issues, including business litigation, construction defect and injury litigation, premises liability, personal injury, and insurance defense. He also provides legal counsel for contractors and handles matters related to oil and gas law and real estate transactions. Mr. Lauby is experienced in various legal stages, including litigation, negotiations, arbitrations, appeals, and mediations.

Throughout his career, Mr. Lauby has been admitted to practice before California State Courts, the United States District Court, and the California Appellate Court System. He has been recognized for his professional excellence, including being selected to Super Lawyers from 2017 to 2022 and being honored by the Riverside Superior Court as one of the most successful mediators on the Court’s Civil Mediation Panel for 2009-2010.

Mr. Lauby is a member of several professional associations, including the American Inns of Court, Riverside County Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, American Bar Association, and Orange County Bar Association. His involvement in these organizations reflects his commitment to the legal profession and the community.

Education

Pepperdine University School of Law

Mediating the Litigated Case (2004) | Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution

2004

Southwestern Law School

J.D. (1978)

1978

University of California - Los Angeles

B.A. (1974)

1974

Accepted Jurisdictions

California
9th Circuit

Court Admissions

California State Courts State Trial Court
United States District Court U.S. District Court
California Appellate Court System State Appeals Court

Types of Cases Handled

Business Litigation Construction Defect Litigation Construction Injury Litigation Premises Liability Contractor General Counsel Assignments Personal Injury Insurance Defense Oil & Gas Law Real Estate

Legal Services Scope

Litigation Negotiations Arbitrations Appeals Mediations

Professional Associations

American Inns of Court

has membership 1999 - Current

Riverside County Bar Association

has membership 1994 - Current

Los Angeles County Bar Association

has membership 1991 - 2007

American Bar Association

has membership 1978 - 1991

Orange County Bar Association

has membership 1978 - 1986