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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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Acquired: 2003
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11111 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 1700, Los Angeles, CA, 90025
23 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 14 reviews | Professionalism
Posted by Jason | October 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Superior Representation and Highly Respected by Judges
Kate provided superior representation in my divorce proceeding. She was effective in facilitating the best result for our children and the equitable distribution of our assets and business. Kate is a class act. It was apparent from my experience that judges and opposing lawyers show tremendous respec...
Posted by Jay | November 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
Excellent attorney, advisor & friend
Ms. Gillespie is an excellent attorney who excels in difficult and complicated family law matters. Having dealt with attorneys my entire adult life, I was particularly impressed with her ability to match legal theory to applicable law. Furthermore she has an uncanny ability to analyze purported facts...
Posted by Xiao | July 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Best human and lawyer!
I hired Kate after much frustration with my first lawyer, who is a terrible human being, knows nothing about your case, has no strategy in place and wants nothing but your money. Kate is the exact opposite: she knows your case, cares about you, responds in time to answer your questions, advises you o...
Posted by Regina | December 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Professional, Friendly, & Knowledgeable!!!
From the first meeting I had with Kate, I knew she was both knowledgeable and professional and not only helped to clarify the process going forward and all options, she also was kind and reassured me, not only with her confidence, but her kindness. Her mediation skills were excellent and we were abl...
Posted by Andrew | May 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
Excellent Attorney
Kate Gillespie is a very talented attorney and an expert in all matters pertaining to family law. I hired Kate three years ago when I was unable to get a custody agreement from my ex-wife and Kate worked diligently and effectively to accomplish my goals of obtaining equal custody of my children and ...
"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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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,
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
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
Member
Member
2001 - 2002
Byrne Trial Advocacy Competition TeamMember
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BS - Bachelor of Science
1993
2012
Family Law Financial Management
2010
2010
English