Kevin Ellis Whelan, Business Attorney in San Diego, California
Over 31 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Insurance, and Litigation
Senior CounselatGordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP
San Diego, CA
Practicing business in San Diego since 1995.
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Kevin Ellis Whelan is a senior counsel based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Insurance, and Litigation. Kevin has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP.
- Based in
- San Diego, CA
- Experience
- over 31 years
- Known for
- Business · Insurance · Litigation
- Handles Business, Insurance, and Litigation matters from San Diego, CA.
- Over 31 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Kevin Ellis Whelan: Kevin Ellis Whelan is a senior counsel based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Insurance, and Litigation. Kevin has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Kevin takes on
Kevin concentrates on business, insurance, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kevin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Insurance
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Business cases in San Diego, California
Kevin takes business matters in San Diego, 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 Kevin agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in San Diego, California
Kevin takes insurance matters in San Diego, 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 Kevin agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in San Diego, California
Kevin takes litigation matters in San Diego, 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 Kevin agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in San Diego, California
Kevin takes personal injury matters in San Diego, 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 Kevin agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Kevin Ellis Whelan — business lawyer in San Diego
Kevin Ellis Whelan is a senior counsel based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Insurance, and Litigation. Kevin has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP.
Kevin Ellis Whelan is a lawyer practicing business, environmental/toxic tort, insurance and 1 other area of law. Kevin received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara, and has been licensed for 31 years. Kevin practices at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP in San Diego, CA and 1 other location.
How Kevin handles business matters
Kevin Ellis Whelan is a lawyer practicing business, environmental/toxic tort, insurance and 1 other area of law. Kevin received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara, and has been licensed for 31 years. Kevin practices at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP in San Diego, CA and 1 other location.
Who Kevin represents
Kevin reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, insurance, and litigation matters in San Diego and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Creighton University School of Law J.D.
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University of California at Santa Barbara B.A. Political Science
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Jurisdictions
Kevin's state bar admissions
California U.S. Dist
1995 · ACTIVE
Kevin studied at — in Creighton University School of Law J.D. and — in University of California at Santa Barbara B.A. Political Science.
Law school and academic background
Kevin completed — in Creighton University School of Law J.D. and — in University of California at Santa Barbara B.A. Political Science. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kevin runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Kevin's professional memberships and bar associations
Orange County Bar Association State Bar of California
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Locations
Kevin Ellis Whelan's office in San Diego
Kevin's primary office is at 101 W. Broadway, Ste. 2000, San Diego, CA, 92101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP
101 W. Broadway, Ste. 2000
San Diego, CA 92101
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How to hire Kevin Ellis Whelan — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kevin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kevin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kevin'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; Kevin will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in San Diego, 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 Kevin
Kevin 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. Kevin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kevin'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 Kevin Ellis Whelan
How much does it cost to hire Kevin for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kevin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kevin offer a free consultation?
Kevin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kevin's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Kevin'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. Kevin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kevin take my case if I'm outside San Diego?
Kevin 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 — Kevin 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 Kevin?
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. Kevin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kevin accepting new business clients right now?
Kevin'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 San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Kevin handles business matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 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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