
Valerie Casey, Business Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Over 46 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Employment, and General
CounselatSteinbrecher And Span Llp
Los Angeles, CA
Practicing business in Los Angeles since 1980.
- 46+
- Years practicing
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Valerie Casey is a counsel based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Valerie has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Steinbrecher And Span Llp.
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- Los Angeles, CA
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- over 46 years
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- Business · Employment · General
- Handles Business, Employment, and General matters from Los Angeles, CA.
- Over 46 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Valerie Casey: Valerie Casey is a counsel based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Valerie has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Steinbrecher And Span Llp.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Valerie Casey
Valerie concentrates on business, employment, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Valerie handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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Employment
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General
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Business cases in Los Angeles, California
Valerie takes business 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 Valerie agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Los Angeles, California
Valerie 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 Valerie agrees to represent you.
General cases in Los Angeles, California
Valerie takes general 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 Valerie agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Valerie Casey — Over 46 years of California business experience
Valerie Casey is a counsel based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Valerie has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Steinbrecher And Span Llp.
Valerie Casey is a transactional and corporate lawyer, with substantial experience in general corporate matters and transactions for both privately and publicly held business entities. She is experienced in advising clients in a broad range of general corporate needs, including corporate governance matters, fiduciary obligations, executive compensation, stock option plans, stockholder agreements, and organic corporate and recapitalization transactions. Ms. Casey's transactional practice includes extensive merger and acquisition experience involving all forms of business combinations, including asset and stock purchases, joint ventures, and leveraged buy-outs, for both privately and publicly held domestic and international clients, and related acquisition financing. She is likewise experienced in all forms of divestitures, including asset and stock sales, dissolutions of joint ventures and subsidiary spin-offs. Her transactional experience has spanned a variety of industries, including manufacturing, distributorship, retail, and financial services businesses.Ms. Casey's experience in the capital markets includes representing issuers (both domestic and international) and underwriters in initial public offerings and other equity or debt public offerings and private placements, as well advising clients in the preparation of periodic reports, proxy statements and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to federal securities laws.
How Valerie handles business matters
Valerie Casey is a transactional and corporate lawyer, with substantial experience in general corporate matters and transactions for both privately and publicly held business entities. She is experienced in advising clients in a broad range of general corporate needs, including corporate governance matters, fiduciary obligations, executive compensation, stock option plans, stockholder agreements,…
Who Valerie represents
Valerie reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, employment, and general matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Valerie Casey's legal education and bar admissions
Columbia University
J.D. · 1979
State University of New York at Oneonta
B.S. · 1973
Jurisdictions
Valerie's state bar admissions
California
1988 · ACTIVE
New York
1980 · ACTIVE
Valerie studied at J.D. in Columbia University and B.S. in State University of New York at Oneonta.
Law school and academic background
Valerie completed J.D. in Columbia University and B.S. in State University of New York at Oneonta. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Valerie runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Valerie's professional memberships and bar associations
State Bar of California American Bar Association
Member, Section on Corporation, Banking and Business Law · membership
Locations
Valerie Casey's office in Los Angeles
Valerie's primary office is at 445 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 2350, Los Angeles, CA, 90071. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Steinbrecher And Span Llp
445 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 2350
Los Angeles, CA 90071
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How to hire Valerie Casey — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Valerie usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Valerie charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Valerie'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; Valerie will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Los Angeles, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Valerie
Valerie 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.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business 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. Valerie confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Valerie's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Valerie Casey
How much does it cost to hire Valerie for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Valerie walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Valerie offer a free consultation?
Valerie charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Valerie's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Valerie'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. Valerie gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Valerie take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Valerie 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 — Valerie 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 Valerie?
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. Valerie will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Valerie accepting new business clients right now?
Valerie's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California
Valerie handles business matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business 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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