Kyle J. Waldie

Associate

Mr. Waldie is married and the proud father of five children. He is actively involved in coaching and cheering them on in all their activities, including baseball, soccer, hockey, ice skating, dance, and band. Mr. Waldie also serves in the roll of Treasurer for multiple non-profit organizations. When Mr. Waldie is able to head back to Indiana, he has enjoyed serving as a Moot Court Judge for the school’s yearly student competition.

Practice Areas

Employment Litigation
Business Litigation
Legal Malpractice
Professional Liability

Contacts

841 Apollo St, Suite 100
El Segundo, CA 90245

(424) 217-3026 – Phone
(424) 367-0400 – Fax
kwaldie@kmslegal.com

EDUCATION

LAW SCHOOL EDUCATION
Mr. Waldie earned his Juris Doctor from Indiana University – Bloomington School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Waldie was a member of the Appellate Practice Clinic, where he handled appeals for client in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Kyle Waldie earned his Bachelor of Arts with a double major in political science and history from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he was the student manager of the baseball team.

BAR ADMISSIONS

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Defeated class certification in state court on behalf of a tow truck company in lawsuit brought on by drivers alleging claims for unpaid overtime, missed meal and rest periods, waiting time penalties, and unfair business practices.

Defeated class certification in federal court on behalf of company whose employees alleged claims for FLSA violations, unpaid overtime, missed meal and rest periods, waiting time penalties, civil penalties under the Private Attorney General’s Act of 2004, and unfair business practices.

Prevailed in jury trial and on appeal on behalf of architecture firm sued by former client for professional negligence and breach of contract.

Prevailed in administrative law trial on behalf of construction company accused by Labor Commissioner alleging misclassification, prevailing wage minimum wage and overtime violations, missed meal and rest periods, and waiting time penalties.

Won complete defense judgment in bench trial and on appeal for garment manufacturer sued by a large county for alleged failure to pay for all wastewater discharges, penalties, and interest.

Won dismissal with waiver of costs in class action lawsuit brought by independent contractors alleging misclassification, minimum wage and overtime violations, missed meal and rest periods, waiting time penalties, and unfair business practices.

Obtained dismissal of class action lawsuit against garment manufacturer whose employees alleged claims for unpaid overtime, missed meal and rest periods, waiting time penalties, and unfair business practices.

Defeated summary judgment and obtained favorable settlement of claims of wrongful termination and wage and hour violations.

Obtained successful trial ruling for newspaper client on anti-SLAPP motion; prevailed on appeal.

Won defense ruling in arbitration for client accused of breach of contract, fraudulent transfer of assets, and securities fraud.