Allen K. Hutkin

Allen K. Hutkin is a seasoned trial lawyer with over three decades of experience representing clients in employment, business, and real estate law. He has successfully litigated more than a hundred court and jury trials on California’s Central Coast, securing verdicts and settlements exceeding thirty million dollars for plaintiffs in employment cases.

Allen earned his bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University in 1985. He later earned his Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1989.

Allen has focused on employment law since 1993, advocating for thousands of workers in individual and class action cases. He co-tried San Luis Obispo’s first wage and hour class action case and handled the region’s first disability discrimination trial, helping shape employment litigation in the area.

Allen’s real estate litigation work spans decades, representing property management firms and property owners in complex disputes. His business law background supports a broad range of clients navigating regulatory and commercial challenges across the Central Coast.

Allen’s courtroom work has gained national and local media attention. High-profile cases such as Cole v. CDF and Talamantes v. Grand View have been featured in outlets like the New York Times, Newsweek, and the San Luis Obispo Tribune. He also hosted a legal issues segment for KCBX public radio’s Central Coast Forum.

Allen K. Hutkin continues to be a powerful legal advocate on California’s Central Coast, known for his deep courtroom experience and dedication to protecting the rights of his clients. Allen regularly presents on legal issues to community groups and professional organizations. He maintains active membership in the California Employment Lawyers Association, the Central Coast Trial Lawyers Association, and the San Luis Obispo County Bar, reinforcing his commitment to advancing legal practice and advocacy.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Hutkin Law Firm, APC
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, California Employment Lawyers Association
• Member, San Luis Obispo County Bar
• Member, Central Coast Trial Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Pepperdine University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• San Diego State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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