Kate Elizabeth Gillespie, Aviation Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Over 23 years of legal practice · focused on Aviation, Child Custody, and Class Action
MemberatThe Gillespie Law Firm
Los Angeles, CA
Practicing aviation in Los Angeles since 2003.
- 23+
- Years practicing
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Kate Elizabeth Gillespie is a member based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Aviation, Child Custody, and Class Action. Kate has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Gillespie Law Firm.
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CA
- Experience
- over 23 years
- Known for
- Aviation · Child Custody · Class Action
- Handles Aviation, Child Custody, and Class Action matters from Los Angeles, CA.
- Over 23 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Kate Elizabeth Gillespie: Kate Elizabeth Gillespie is a member based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Aviation, Child Custody, and Class Action. Kate has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Gillespie Law Firm.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Kate Elizabeth Gillespie
Kate concentrates on aviation, child custody, class action, divorce, and family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kate handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Aviation
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Wrongful Death
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Aviation cases in Los Angeles, California
Kate takes aviation matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kate agrees to represent you.
Child Custody cases in Los Angeles, California
Kate takes child custody matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kate agrees to represent you.
Class Action cases in Los Angeles, California
Kate takes class action matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kate agrees to represent you.
Divorce cases in Los Angeles, California
Kate takes divorce matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kate agrees to represent you.
Family Law cases in Los Angeles, California
Kate takes family law matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kate agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Kate Elizabeth Gillespie — Over 23 years of California aviation experience
Kate Elizabeth Gillespie is a member based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Aviation, Child Custody, and Class Action. Kate has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Gillespie Law Firm.
Kate Elizabeth Gillespie is a lawyer practicing complex and multi-district litigation, personal injury, products liability and 10 other areas of law. Kate received a B.S. degree from University of Oregon in 1997, and has been licensed for 23 years. Kate practices at The Gillespie Law Firm in Los Angeles, CA.
How Kate handles aviation matters
Kate Elizabeth Gillespie is a lawyer practicing complex and multi-district litigation, personal injury, products liability and 10 other areas of law. Kate received a B.S. degree from University of Oregon in 1997, and has been licensed for 23 years. Kate practices at The Gillespie Law Firm in Los Angeles, CA.
The kind of cases Kate takes
Kate reviews new inquiries case-by-case for aviation, child custody, and class action matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Kate Elizabeth Gillespie's legal education and bar admissions
Loyola Law School
J.D. · 2003
University of Oregon
B.S. Psychology · 1997
Jurisdictions
Kate's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
2008 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2005 · ACTIVE
California U.S. Dist
2003 · ACTIVE
Kate studied at J.D. in Loyola Law School and B.S. Psychology in University of Oregon.
Law school and academic background
Kate completed J.D. in Loyola Law School and B.S. Psychology in University of Oregon. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kate runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Kate's professional memberships and bar associations
State Bar of California Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles Consumer Attorneys of California American Association for Justice Women's Lawyers Association of Los Angeles Los Angeles County Bar Association Loyola Women's Law Association
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Locations
Kate Elizabeth Gillespie's office in Los Angeles
Kate's primary office is at 11111 Santa Monica Blvd., Ste. 1700, Los Angeles, CA, 90025. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
The Gillespie Law Firm
11111 Santa Monica Blvd., Ste. 1700
Los Angeles, CA 90025
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How to hire Kate Elizabeth Gillespie — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new aviation attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kate usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kate charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kate's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kate will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a aviation attorney in Los Angeles, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many aviation matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kate
Kate discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in aviation practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every aviation matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kate confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kate's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many aviation practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kate Elizabeth Gillespie
How much does it cost to hire Kate for a aviation case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kate walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kate offer a free consultation?
Kate charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kate's office. Some aviation attorneys offer free consults — check Kate's current terms during booking.
How long do aviation cases in California typically take?
Simple aviation matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kate gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kate take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Kate is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kate will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Kate?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kate will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kate accepting new aviation clients right now?
Kate's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Aviation attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California
Kate handles aviation matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified aviation attorneys in that community.
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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