Kathleen Yupa Sullivan, Insurance Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Over 17 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance and Litigation
AssociateatDickstein Shapiro LLP
Los Angeles, CA
Practicing insurance in Los Angeles since 2009.
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Kathleen Yupa Sullivan is an associate based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Litigation. Kathleen has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dickstein Shapiro LLP.
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- Los Angeles, CA
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- over 17 years
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- Insurance · Litigation
- Handles Insurance and Litigation matters from Los Angeles, CA.
- Over 17 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Kathleen Yupa Sullivan: Kathleen Yupa Sullivan is an associate based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Litigation. Kathleen has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dickstein Shapiro LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Kathleen takes on
Kathleen concentrates on insurance and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kathleen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance cases in Los Angeles, California
Kathleen takes insurance 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 Kathleen agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Los Angeles, California
Kathleen takes litigation 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 Kathleen agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Kathleen Yupa Sullivan — insurance lawyer in Los Angeles
Kathleen Yupa Sullivan is an associate based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Litigation. Kathleen has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dickstein Shapiro LLP.
Kathleen Yupa Sullivan is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, litigation. Kathleen received a B.S. degree from Georgetown University in 2002, and has been licensed for 17 years. Kathleen practices at Dickstein Shapiro LLP in Los Angeles, CA.
Kathleen's approach to insurance cases
Kathleen Yupa Sullivan is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, litigation. Kathleen received a B.S. degree from Georgetown University in 2002, and has been licensed for 17 years. Kathleen practices at Dickstein Shapiro LLP in Los Angeles, CA.
Clients Kathleen works with
Kathleen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance and litigation matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Loyola University College of Law, New Orleans
J.D. · 2009
Georgetown University
B.S. · 2002
Jurisdictions
Kathleen's state bar admissions
Louisiana U.S. Distr
2017 · ACTIVE
California
2009 · ACTIVE
Kathleen studied at J.D. in Loyola University College of Law, New Orleans and B.S. in Georgetown University.
Law school and academic background
Kathleen completed J.D. in Loyola University College of Law, New Orleans and B.S. in Georgetown University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kathleen runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Kathleen's professional memberships and bar associations
American Bar Association
membership
Locations
Kathleen Yupa Sullivan's office in Los Angeles
Kathleen's primary office is at 2049 Century Park East, Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA, 90067-3109. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Dickstein Shapiro LLP
2049 Century Park East, Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90067-3109
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How to hire Kathleen Yupa Sullivan — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kathleen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kathleen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kathleen'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; Kathleen will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Los Angeles, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance 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 Kathleen
Kathleen discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance 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. Kathleen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kathleen's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kathleen Yupa Sullivan
How much does it cost to hire Kathleen for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kathleen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kathleen offer a free consultation?
Kathleen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kathleen's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Kathleen's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in California typically take?
Simple insurance 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. Kathleen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kathleen take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Kathleen 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 — Kathleen 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 Kathleen?
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. Kathleen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kathleen accepting new insurance clients right now?
Kathleen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Insurance attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California
Kathleen handles insurance matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified insurance 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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