Lindsey Y. Shi, IP Attorney in Los Angeles, California
focused on IP, Patent, and Real Estate
Los Angeles, CA
Trusted ip attorney serving Los Angeles.
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Lindsey Y. Shi is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on IP, Patent, and Real Estate.
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- IP · Patent · Real Estate
- Handles IP, Patent, and Real Estate matters from Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law (2026).
About Lindsey Y. Shi: Lindsey Y. Shi is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on IP, Patent, and Real Estate.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Lindsey Y. Shi
Lindsey concentrates on ip, patent, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Lindsey handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
IP
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Patent
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Real Estate
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IP cases in Los Angeles, California
Lindsey takes ip 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 Lindsey agrees to represent you.
Patent cases in Los Angeles, California
Lindsey takes patent 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 Lindsey agrees to represent you.
Real Estate cases in Los Angeles, California
Lindsey 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 Lindsey agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Lindsey Y. Shi — Attorney of California ip experience
Lindsey Y. Shi is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on IP, Patent, and Real Estate.
Lindsey Shi is an intellectual property litigation partner in the Los Angeles of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Lindsey’s practice primarily focuses on patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation litigation. Lindsey has significant experience in key areas of intellectual property litigation, including fact and expert discovery, prior art and claim construction analysis, case-dispositive motion practice, and trial and witness preparation. Lindsey’s clients cover a wide range of products and services, including medical devices, semiconductors, electric vehicles, digital security software, and consumer goods.
Lindsey maintains an active pro bono practice, which focuses on keeping low-income families in their homes by defending them against unfair and unlawful evictions.
Lindsey's approach to ip cases
Lindsey Shi is an intellectual property litigation partner in the Los Angeles of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Lindsey’s practice primarily focuses on patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation litigation. Lindsey has significant experience in key areas of intellectual property litigation, including fact and expert discovery, prior art and claim construction analysis, case-dispositive motion…
Clients Lindsey works with
Lindsey reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ip, patent, and real estate matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Lindsey Y. Shi's legal education and bar admissions
University of California Los Angeles
J.D. · 2015
Lindsey studied at J.D. in University of California Los Angeles.
Law school and academic background
Lindsey completed J.D. in University of California Los Angeles. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Lindsey runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Lindsey Y. Shi
Lindsey has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent (2026).
Locations
Lindsey Y. Shi's office in Los Angeles
Lindsey's primary office is at 555 South Flower Street, Suite 3700, Los Angeles, California, 90071. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Client reviews of Lindsey Y. Shi
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How to hire Lindsey Y. Shi — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new ip attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Lindsey usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Lindsey charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lindsey'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; Lindsey will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a ip attorney in Los Angeles, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many ip 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 Lindsey
Lindsey discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in ip practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every ip 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. Lindsey confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Lindsey's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many ip practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Lindsey Y. Shi
How much does it cost to hire Lindsey for a ip case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Lindsey walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Lindsey offer a free consultation?
Lindsey charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lindsey's office. Some ip attorneys offer free consults — check Lindsey's current terms during booking.
How long do ip cases in California typically take?
Simple ip 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. Lindsey gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Lindsey take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Lindsey 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 — Lindsey 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 Lindsey?
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. Lindsey will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Lindsey accepting new ip clients right now?
Lindsey's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
IP attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California
Lindsey handles ip matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified ip 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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