EXPERIENCE

Kris Wyatt is an Associate Attorney at Ivie McNeill Wyatt Purcell & Diggs. She is a Los Angeles native who worked her way through college as a paralegal, and then through law school as a law clerk.

 

While amassing over 10 years of experience in civil litigation, she found a passion in helping clients obtain positive results. Ms. Wyatt has contributed to client success - in every stage of litigation, and in a diverse range of legal matters.

 

Ms. Wyatt litigates matters from commencement to trial and is familiar with state and federal practice. She has assisted with negotiating of favorable settlements for clients and has counseled clients on methods to limit exposure to legal claims and lawsuits. She has been responsible for analyzing and distilling voluminous financial records for the prosecution of defendants who had engaged in long-term-care insurance fraud.  At trial, the client obtained a federal jury verdict of $919,290.49 in fraud and punitive damages.

 

While working with public entity clients, Ms. Wyatt appeared in multiple trials where a defense verdict was found against a plaintiff pursuing a multi-million dollar claim for negligent hiring and supervision. Her participation in the trials ranged from jury selection and counseling witnesses, to drafting digital presentations used in the opening statement and closing arguments.

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PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

• John M. Langston Bar Association

• Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles

• The LGBT Bar Association of Los Angeles

• Los Angeles County Bar Association