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Katherine Louise Phillips, Business Attorney in Los Angeles, California

Over 20 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Employment, and Entertainment

AssociateatLewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP

Los Angeles, CA

Practicing business in Los Angeles since 2006.

20+
Years practicing
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Katherine Louise Phillips is an associate based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Entertainment. Katherine has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP.

Based in
Los Angeles, CA
Experience
over 20 years
Known for
Business · Employment · Entertainment
  • Handles Business, Employment, and Entertainment matters from Los Angeles, CA.
  • Over 20 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Katherine Louise Phillips: Katherine Louise Phillips is an associate based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Entertainment. Katherine has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Katherine takes on

Katherine concentrates on business, employment, entertainment, product liability, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Katherine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Los Angeles, California

Katherine takes business 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 Katherine agrees to represent you.

Employment cases in Los Angeles, California

Katherine takes employment 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 Katherine agrees to represent you.

Entertainment cases in Los Angeles, California

Katherine takes entertainment 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 Katherine agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Los Angeles, California

Katherine takes product liability 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 Katherine agrees to represent you.

Real Estate cases in Los Angeles, California

Katherine takes real estate 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 Katherine agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Katherine Louise Phillips — business lawyer in Los Angeles

Katherine Louise Phillips is an associate based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Entertainment. Katherine has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP.

Katherine Louise Phillips is a lawyer practicing business, land use & zoning, employment and labor and 4 other areas of law. Katherine received a B.A. degree from University of Florida in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years. Katherine practices at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP in Los Angeles, CA.

How Katherine handles business matters

Katherine Louise Phillips is a lawyer practicing business, land use & zoning, employment and labor and 4 other areas of law. Katherine received a B.A. degree from University of Florida in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years. Katherine practices at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP in Los Angeles, CA.

Who Katherine represents

Katherine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, employment, and entertainment matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Stetson University College of Law

    J.D. · 2005

  • University of Florida

    B.A. Criminology · 2002

Jurisdictions

Katherine's state bar admissions

  • California

    2006 · ACTIVE

Katherine studied at J.D. in Stetson University College of Law and B.A. Criminology in University of Florida.

Law school and academic background

Katherine completed J.D. in Stetson University College of Law and B.A. Criminology in University of Florida. 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 Louise Phillips's office in Los Angeles

Katherine's primary office is at 221 N Figueroa St., Ste. 1200, Los Angeles, CA, 90012. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP

221 N Figueroa St., Ste. 1200

Los Angeles, CA 90012

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Hiring guide

How to hire Katherine Louise Phillips — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business 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 business attorney in Los Angeles, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business 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 business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Katherine Louise Phillips

  • How much does it cost to hire Katherine for a business 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 business attorneys offer free consults — check Katherine's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in California typically take?

    Simple business 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 Los Angeles?

    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 business 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

Business attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California

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