Olive Margaret McMahon — Attorney in Foster City, California

Olive's primary office is at 950 Tower Ln Ste 1150, Foster City, CA, 94404-2127. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

Olive discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in legal practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Olive for a legal case?

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

• Does Olive offer a free consultation?

  Olive charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Olive's office. Some legal attorneys offer free consults — check Olive's current terms during booking.

• How long do legal cases in California typically take?

  Simple legal 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. Olive gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Olive take my case if I'm outside Foster City?

  Olive 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 — Olive 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 Olive?

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

• Is Olive accepting new legal clients right now?

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