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Kelley Spencer Olah, Business Attorney in Los Angeles, California

Over 20 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Insurance, and Litigation

PartneratBarnes & Thornburg LLP

Los Angeles, CA

Practicing business in Los Angeles since 2006.

20+
Years practicing
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Kelley Spencer Olah is a partner based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Insurance, and Litigation. Kelley has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP.

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

About Kelley Spencer Olah: Kelley Spencer Olah is a partner based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Insurance, and Litigation. Kelley has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Kelley takes on

Kelley concentrates on business, insurance, litigation, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kelley handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Los Angeles, California

Kelley 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 Kelley agrees to represent you.

Insurance cases in Los Angeles, California

Kelley 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 Kelley agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Los Angeles, California

Kelley 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 Kelley agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Los Angeles, California

Kelley 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 Kelley agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Kelley Spencer Olah — business lawyer in Los Angeles

Kelley Spencer Olah is a partner based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Insurance, and Litigation. Kelley has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP.

Kelley Spencer Olah is a lawyer practicing complex litigation, products liability defense, business litigation and 2 other areas of law. Kelley received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years. Kelley practices at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Los Angeles, CA.

Kelley's approach to business cases

Kelley Spencer Olah is a lawyer practicing complex litigation, products liability defense, business litigation and 2 other areas of law. Kelley received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years. Kelley practices at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Los Angeles, CA.

Clients Kelley works with

Kelley reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, insurance, and litigation matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of Miami

    J.D. · 2006

  • University of Pennsylvania

    B.A. · 2003

Jurisdictions

Kelley's state bar admissions

  • California

    2006 · ACTIVE

Kelley studied at J.D. in University of Miami and B.A. in University of Pennsylvania.

Law school and academic background

Kelley completed J.D. in University of Miami and B.A. in University of Pennsylvania. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kelley runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Kelley's professional memberships and bar associations

  • State Bar of California Association of Southern California Defense Counsel

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Locations

Kelley Spencer Olah's office in Los Angeles

Kelley's primary office is at 2049 Century Park East, Suite 3550, Los Angeles, CA, 90067. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Barnes & Thornburg LLP

2049 Century Park East, Suite 3550

Los Angeles, CA 90067

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Hiring guide

How to hire Kelley Spencer Olah — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kelley usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Kelley charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kelley'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; Kelley 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 Kelley

Kelley 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. Kelley confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Kelley'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 Kelley Spencer Olah

  • How much does it cost to hire Kelley for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kelley walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Kelley offer a free consultation?

    Kelley charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kelley's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Kelley'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. Kelley gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Kelley take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?

    Kelley 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 — Kelley 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 Kelley?

    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. Kelley will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Kelley accepting new business clients right now?

    Kelley'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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