
Leea Kay Summerville, ADR Attorney in Newport Beach, California
Over 35 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Divorce, and Family Law
AssociateatPhillips Whisnant Gazin Gorczyca Curtin Llp
Newport Beach, CA
Practicing adr in Newport Beach since 1991.
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Leea Kay Summerville is an associate based in Newport Beach, CA. The practice focuses on ADR, Divorce, and Family Law. Leea has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Phillips Whisnant Gazin Gorczyca Curtin Llp.
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- Newport Beach, CA
- Experience
- over 35 years
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- ADR · Divorce · Family Law
- Handles ADR, Divorce, and Family Law matters from Newport Beach, CA.
- Over 35 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Leea Kay Summerville: Leea Kay Summerville is an associate based in Newport Beach, CA. The practice focuses on ADR, Divorce, and Family Law. Leea has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Phillips Whisnant Gazin Gorczyca Curtin Llp.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Leea Kay Summerville
Leea concentrates on adr, divorce, and family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Leea handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR
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ADR cases in Newport Beach, California
Leea takes adr matters in Newport Beach, 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 Leea agrees to represent you.
Divorce cases in Newport Beach, California
Leea takes divorce matters in Newport Beach, 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 Leea agrees to represent you.
Family Law cases in Newport Beach, California
Leea takes family law matters in Newport Beach, 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 Leea agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Leea Kay Summerville — Over 35 years of California adr experience
Leea Kay Summerville is an associate based in Newport Beach, CA. The practice focuses on ADR, Divorce, and Family Law. Leea has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Phillips Whisnant Gazin Gorczyca Curtin Llp.
Leea K. Summerville is an associate attorney with Phillips, Whisnant, Gazin, Gorzcyca & Curtin, LLP.Ms. Summerville was born in Muskegon, Michigan and relocated to Los Angeles, California shortly thereafter. She has been a resident of Orange County since 2000.
Ms. Summerville graduated from the University of Southern California (B.A., Print Journalism) and from the University of California, Los Angeles (J.D., Law).
Ms. Summerville exclusively practices family law. She is a Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization and a certified mediator pursuant to the California Dispute Resolutions Program Act (DRPA). As a mediator, Ms. Summerville has participated in numerous programs regarding mediation and dispute
resolution, including the nationally recognized Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University.
Ms. Summerville is a member of the California State Bar, the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists and the Orange County Bar Association. She has served as an arbitrator for the Orange County Mandatory Fee Arbitration Committee since 2007.
Ms. Summerville is co-author of the 2012 Los Angeles Daily Journal article, “Child Support Obligations for High Earners.”
Ms. Summerville resides in Orange County with her husband, where they enjoy spending time with their four-legged son.
How Leea handles adr matters
Leea K. Summerville is an associate attorney with Phillips, Whisnant, Gazin, Gorzcyca & Curtin, LLP.Ms. Summerville was born in Muskegon, Michigan and relocated to Los Angeles, California shortly thereafter. She has been a resident of Orange County since 2000. Ms. Summerville graduated from the University of Southern California (B.A., Print Journalism) and from the University of California, Los…
The kind of cases Leea takes
Leea reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, divorce, and family law matters in Newport Beach and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Leea Kay Summerville's legal education and bar admissions
University of California at Los Angeles
J.D. · 1991
University of Southern California
B.A. · 1984
Jurisdictions
Leea's state bar admissions
California
1991 · ACTIVE
Leea studied at J.D. in University of California at Los Angeles and B.A. in University of Southern California.
Law school and academic background
Leea completed J.D. in University of California at Los Angeles and B.A. in University of Southern California. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Leea runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Leea's professional memberships and bar associations
Orange County Bar Association (Arbitrator, Mandatory Fee Arbitration Committee) State Bar of California
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Locations
Leea Kay Summerville's office in Newport Beach
Leea's primary office is at 2 Park Plaza, Suite 700, Newport Beach, CA, 92660. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Phillips Whisnant Gazin Gorczyca Curtin Llp
2 Park Plaza, Suite 700
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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How to hire Leea Kay Summerville — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Leea usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Leea charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Leea'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; Leea will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in Newport Beach, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr 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 Leea
Leea discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr 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. Leea confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Leea's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Leea Kay Summerville
How much does it cost to hire Leea for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Leea walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Leea offer a free consultation?
Leea charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Leea's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Leea's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in California typically take?
Simple adr 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. Leea gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Leea take my case if I'm outside Newport Beach?
Leea 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 — Leea 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 Leea?
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. Leea will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Leea accepting new adr clients right now?
Leea's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
ADR attorneys serving Newport Beach, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Leea handles adr matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified adr attorneys in that community.
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- 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
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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