Mkaterina Defensor Evangelista, Business Attorney in Torrance, California

Mkaterina concentrates on business, civil rights, discrimination, employment, and estate planning. Each area below outlines the kind of case Mkaterina handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Business

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• Civil Rights

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• Discrimination

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• Employment

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• Estate Planning

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• Litigation

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• Real Estate

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• Sexual Harassment

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• Wrongful Termination

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Mkaterina's primary office is at 21250 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 450, Torrance, CA, 90503. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

Mkaterina 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.

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

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

• Does Mkaterina offer a free consultation?

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

• Can Mkaterina take my case if I'm outside Torrance?

  Mkaterina 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 — Mkaterina 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 Mkaterina?

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

• Is Mkaterina accepting new business clients right now?

  Mkaterina's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.