Deborah Cullen, Business Attorney in El Segundo, California
Over 37 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Employment, and General
El Segundo, CA
Practicing business in El Segundo since 1989.
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Deborah Cullen is an attorney based in El Segundo, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Deborah has over 37 years of legal experience.
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- El Segundo, CA
- Experience
- over 37 years
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- Business · Employment · General
- Handles Business, Employment, and General matters from El Segundo, CA.
- Over 37 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Deborah Cullen: Deborah Cullen is an attorney based in El Segundo, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Deborah has over 37 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Deborah takes on
Deborah concentrates on business, employment, general, and ip. Each area below outlines the kind of case Deborah handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Business cases in El Segundo, California
Deborah takes business matters in El Segundo, 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 Deborah agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in El Segundo, California
Deborah takes employment matters in El Segundo, 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 Deborah agrees to represent you.
General cases in El Segundo, California
Deborah takes general matters in El Segundo, 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 Deborah agrees to represent you.
IP cases in El Segundo, California
Deborah takes ip matters in El Segundo, 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 Deborah agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Deborah Cullen — business lawyer in El Segundo
Deborah Cullen is an attorney based in El Segundo, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Deborah has over 37 years of legal experience.
Deborah Cullen is a lawyer practicing commercial it/ip contracts, company legal advice, employment law. Deborah received a M.A. degree from Anglia Polytechnic University in 1994, and has been licensed for 37 years. Deborah practices in El Segundo, CA.
Working with Deborah on a business matter
Deborah Cullen is a lawyer practicing commercial it/ip contracts, company legal advice, employment law. Deborah received a M.A. degree from Anglia Polytechnic University in 1994, and has been licensed for 37 years. Deborah practices in El Segundo, CA.
Who Deborah represents
Deborah reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, employment, and general matters in El Segundo and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Middlesex University
LL.B. · 1988
Anglia Polytechnic University
M.A. European · 1994
Jurisdictions
Deborah's state bar admissions
England and Wales
1989 · ACTIVE
Deborah studied at LL.B. in Middlesex University and M.A. European in Anglia Polytechnic University.
Law school and academic background
Deborah completed LL.B. in Middlesex University and M.A. European in Anglia Polytechnic University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Deborah runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Deborah Cullen's office in El Segundo
Deborah's primary office is at 2100 East Grand Avenue, El Segundo, CA, 90245-5024. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Deborah Cullen — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Deborah usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Deborah charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Deborah'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; Deborah will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in El Segundo, 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 Deborah
Deborah 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. Deborah confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Deborah'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 Deborah Cullen
How much does it cost to hire Deborah for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Deborah walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Deborah offer a free consultation?
Deborah charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Deborah's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Deborah'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. Deborah gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Deborah take my case if I'm outside El Segundo?
Deborah 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 — Deborah 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 Deborah?
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. Deborah will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Deborah accepting new business clients right now?
Deborah'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 El Segundo, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
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