
Katherine Alexandra Knopoff, Appellate Attorney in San Francisco, California
Over 35 years of legal practice · focused on Appellate, Construction, and Entertainment
Special CounselatSeverson And Werson
San Francisco, CA
Practicing appellate in San Francisco since 1991.
- 35+
- Years practicing
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- Bar admission
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Katherine Alexandra Knopoff is a special counsel based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Construction, and Entertainment. Katherine has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Severson And Werson.
- Based in
- San Francisco, CA
- Experience
- over 35 years
- Known for
- Appellate · Construction · Entertainment
- Handles Appellate, Construction, and Entertainment matters from San Francisco, CA.
- Over 35 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Katherine Alexandra Knopoff: Katherine Alexandra Knopoff is a special counsel based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Construction, and Entertainment. Katherine has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Severson And Werson.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Katherine Alexandra Knopoff
Katherine concentrates on appellate, construction, entertainment, insurance, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Katherine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Appellate
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Construction
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Insurance
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Appellate cases in San Francisco, California
Katherine takes appellate matters in San Francisco, 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 Katherine agrees to represent you.
Construction cases in San Francisco, California
Katherine takes construction matters in San Francisco, 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 Katherine agrees to represent you.
Entertainment cases in San Francisco, California
Katherine takes entertainment matters in San Francisco, 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 Katherine agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in San Francisco, California
Katherine takes insurance matters in San Francisco, 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 Katherine agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in San Francisco, California
Katherine takes litigation matters in San Francisco, 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 Katherine agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Katherine Alexandra Knopoff — Over 35 years of California appellate experience
Katherine Alexandra Knopoff is a special counsel based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Construction, and Entertainment. Katherine has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Severson And Werson.
Katherine Alexandra Knopoff is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, insurance defense, construction law and 4 other areas of law. Katherine received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1985, and has been licensed for 35 years. Katherine practices at Severson & Werson in San Francisco, CA.
How Katherine handles appellate matters
Katherine Alexandra Knopoff is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, insurance defense, construction law and 4 other areas of law. Katherine received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1985, and has been licensed for 35 years. Katherine practices at Severson & Werson in San Francisco, CA.
Who Katherine represents
Katherine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, construction, and entertainment matters in San Francisco and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Katherine Alexandra Knopoff's legal education and bar admissions
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
J.D. · 1991
Stanford University
B.A. Stanford · 1985
Jurisdictions
Katherine's state bar admissions
California
1991 · ACTIVE
Katherine studied at J.D. in Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California and B.A. Stanford in Stanford University.
Law school and academic background
Katherine completed J.D. in Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California and B.A. Stanford in Stanford University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Katherine runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Katherine Alexandra Knopoff's office in San Francisco
Katherine's primary office is at One Embarcadero Ctr., Ste. 2600, San Francisco, CA, 94111. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Severson And Werson
One Embarcadero Ctr., Ste. 2600
San Francisco, CA 94111
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How to hire Katherine Alexandra Knopoff — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Katherine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Katherine charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katherine'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; Katherine will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a appellate attorney in San Francisco, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate 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 Katherine
Katherine discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every appellate 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. Katherine confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Katherine's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Katherine Alexandra Knopoff
How much does it cost to hire Katherine for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Katherine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Katherine offer a free consultation?
Katherine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katherine's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Katherine's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in California typically take?
Simple appellate 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. Katherine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Katherine take my case if I'm outside San Francisco?
Katherine 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 — Katherine 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 Katherine?
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. Katherine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Katherine accepting new appellate clients right now?
Katherine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Appellate attorneys serving San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego in California
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