
Robert Alan Siegel, Aviation Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Over 51 years of legal practice · focused on Aviation, Employment, and Litigation · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratO'Melveny & Myers LLP
Los Angeles, CA
Practicing aviation in Los Angeles since 1975.
- 51+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Robert Alan Siegel is a partner based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Aviation, Employment, and Litigation. Robert has over 51 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at O'Melveny & Myers LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CA
- Experience
- over 51 years
- Known for
- Aviation · Employment · Litigation
- Handles Aviation, Employment, and Litigation matters from Los Angeles, CA.
- Over 51 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Robert Alan Siegel: Robert Alan Siegel is a partner based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Aviation, Employment, and Litigation. Robert has over 51 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at O'Melveny & Myers LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Robert takes on
Robert concentrates on aviation, employment, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Robert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Aviation
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Employment
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Litigation
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Aviation cases in Los Angeles, California
Robert takes aviation 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 Robert agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Los Angeles, California
Robert takes employment 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 Robert agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Los Angeles, California
Robert takes litigation 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 Robert agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Robert Alan Siegel — aviation lawyer in Los Angeles
Robert Alan Siegel is a partner based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Aviation, Employment, and Litigation. Robert has over 51 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at O'Melveny & Myers LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Robert Alan Siegel is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, aviation, us litigation capabilities in china and 1 other area of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley, and has been licensed for 51 years. Robert practices at O'Melveny & Myers LLP in Los Angeles, CA.
Robert's approach to aviation cases
Robert Alan Siegel is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, aviation, us litigation capabilities in china and 1 other area of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley, and has been licensed for 51 years. Robert practices at O'Melveny & Myers LLP in Los Angeles, CA.
Clients Robert works with
Robert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for aviation, employment, and litigation matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Michigan Law School
J.D. · 1974
University of California at Berkeley B.A. with great distinction University of California at Berkeley B.A. Phi Beta Kappa
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Jurisdictions
Robert's state bar admissions
District of Columbia
2011 · ACTIVE
New York
1988 · ACTIVE
California
1975 · ACTIVE
Robert studied at J.D. in University of Michigan Law School and — in University of California at Berkeley B.A. with great distinction University of California at Berkeley B.A. Phi Beta Kappa.
Law school and academic background
Robert completed J.D. in University of Michigan Law School and — in University of California at Berkeley B.A. with great distinction University of California at Berkeley B.A. Phi Beta Kappa. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Robert runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Robert has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Robert's professional memberships and bar associations
American Bar Association
Labor and Employment Law Section, Equal Employment Opportunity Committee and Railway and Airline Labor Law Committee · membership
Locations
Robert Alan Siegel's office in Los Angeles
Robert's primary office is at 400 S. Hope St., Los Angeles, CA, 90071. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Robert Alan Siegel — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Robert. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing aviation attorneys in Los Angeles.
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How to hire Robert Alan Siegel — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new aviation attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Robert usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Robert charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert'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; Robert will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a aviation attorney in Los Angeles, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many aviation 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 Robert
Robert discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in aviation practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every aviation 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. Robert confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Robert's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many aviation practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Robert Alan Siegel
How much does it cost to hire Robert for a aviation case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Robert walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Robert offer a free consultation?
Robert charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office. Some aviation attorneys offer free consults — check Robert's current terms during booking.
How long do aviation cases in California typically take?
Simple aviation 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. Robert gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Robert take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Robert 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 — Robert 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 Robert?
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. Robert will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Robert accepting new aviation clients right now?
Robert's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Aviation attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California
Robert handles aviation matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified aviation 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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