Kevin D. Rising

Kevin D. Rising

Los Angeles, CA recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020
Barnes & Thornburg LLP

302 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation Litigation - Labor and Employment

Biography

Kevin’s experience includes the resolution of contractual disputes and business torts, partnership and fiduciary litigation, consumer class action defense, multidistrict litigation, product liability and toxic torts. He has an active trial practice and has served as trial counsel for both plaintiffs and defendants in numerous high-stakes jury trials, bench trials and arbitrations.

In addition to serving as a persuasive and dedicated advocate, Kevin is appreciated by clients and colleagues alike for his ability to manage even the most sophisticated, large-scale litigation from start to finish and with an eye toward conserving client resources. For many years, Kevin has served as national counsel for complex product liability cases across the country.

He is the Los Angeles office’s litigation practice administrator, and is one of the original six founding members of that office, having previously served as a partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP.

With nearly two decades of experience, Kevin offers clients deep experience in multiple industries that range from entertainment, healthcare and manufacturing to financial services, technology and telecommunications, retail, and chemical compounds. No matter the client or industry, Kevin focuses on understanding each client’s business and financial objectives, acting as their ambassador in the courtroom, and attaching his credibility to those he represents.

Barnes & Thornburg LLP

302 Best Lawyers awards

Barnes & Thornburg LLP logo

Overview

  • University of California Los Angeles, J.D., graduated 2000
  • University of California - Irvine, B.A.
  • University of California - Los Angeles, J.D.
  • University of California Los Angeles, J.D., graduated 2000
  • University of California - Irvine, B.A.
  • University of California - Los Angeles, J.D.

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

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