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Kate Elizabeth Gillespie
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Biography
My practice is devoted to assisting families and individual family members. My priority is to guide clients through the trauma of family law matters and when possible de-escalate the variety of issues involved in any divorce or custody matter. When the other party, however, is not willing to resolve matters reasonably, no one will advocate more.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in California for 22 years
State: California
Acquired: 2003
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Location
The Gillespie Law Firm
11111 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 1700, Los Angeles, CA, 90025
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Barbara | December 28, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
A++++ all the way
If you are looking for an honest, ethical and amazing attorney, then look no further. My husband and I hired Kate for a dispute with our neighbor. I have never dealt with an attorney like Kate who was so helpful, honest and upfront. I was extremely impressed at how she was always one step ahead of us...
Posted by William | September 18, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Thank you, Ms. Gillespie!
Ms. Gillespie was terrific on my case against a big car manufacturer. She got me a great outcome and was professional, responsive and pleasant through the whole difficult ordeal. She has a very calming presence and makes everything understandable and less stressful.
Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2008 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Professional and knowledgeable attorney
I have worked with Kate Gillespie throughout the years on several large, multi-district cases. She is knowledgeable and completely professional. All of our interactions were great! She is always prepared and she is an excellent speaker. Her "in-court" presence is outstanding.
Kate Elizabeth Gillespie's Lawyer Endorsements
"Kate is professional and practical. I worked with one of her clients, and he had nothing but great things to say about her. I agree-- I trust her with my clients."
"I strongly endorse Kate. She is considered the best family law attorney on the Westside of Los Angeles."
"In working on cases with Kate as opposing counsel, it was clear that she was always prepared for our meeting/court/settlement negotiations, she presented argument on behalf of her clients in a polite manner without losing her ability to command respect. I endorse Kate without hesitation."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Top Attorneys Rising Star, Los Angeles Magazine
2013
Rising Star, Southern California Super Lawyers
2013
Top Women Attorneys, Los Angeles Magazine
2012
Rising Star, Southern California Super Lawyers
2012
Top Women Attorneys, Los Angeles Magazine
2011
Rising Star, Southern California Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Southern California Super Lawyers
2009
Rising Star, Southern California Super Lawyers
2008
Rising Star, Southern California Super Lawyers
2003
Winner, William M. Byrne, Sr. Trial Advocacy Competition
1996
Dean's Honor List,
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Attorney/Owner, The Gillespie Law Firm
2007 - 2011
Attorney, Baum Hedlund Aristei & Goldman
2005 - 2007
Associate, Yukevich, Calfo & Cavanaugh
2003 - 2005
Associate, Murchison & Cumming, LLP Lawyers
2002 - 2003
Legal Intern, Murchison & Cumming
2001 - 2001
Law Clerk, Harriett Buhai Law Center
Associations
2011 - Present
Women's Lawyers Association of Los AngelesMember
2011 - Present
Santa Monica Bar Association, Family Law SectionAttorney Member
2011 - Present
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2008 - Present
Admisision to U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
2007 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesAttorney Member
2005 - Present
Admission to U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
2003 - Present
Admission to California
2003 - Present
Admission to U.S. District Court, Central District of California
2003 - Present
Admission to U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
State Bar of California
Member
American Bar Association
Member
2001 - 2002
Byrne Trial Advocacy Competition TeamMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Knipe v.SmithKline Beecham, 583 F.Supp.2d 553 (E.D.Pa 2008)
Knipe v. SmithKline Beecham, 583 F.Supp.2d 602 (E.D.Pa. 2008)
Cunningham v. SmithKline Beecham, 255 F.R.D. 474 (N.D.Ind. 2009)
Forst v. SmithKline Beecham Corp., __F.Supp.2d __, 2009 WL 650562 (E.D.Wis. 2009)
Education
2003
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
University of Oregon
BS - Bachelor of Science
1993
Punahou
Speaking Engagements
2012
Legal Council Webinar
Family Law Financial Management
Publications
2010
Advocate
"Outsmarting The 'Learned-Intermediary Doctrine' Defense
2010
BNA's Toxics Law Reporter Vol. 25, No. 20
"BNA Insights: Acquiring Immunity to the Learned Intermediary Defense,"
Languages
English