Gary Steven Kessler, Employment Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Over 46 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Insurance, and Real Estate
AssociateatAdams Stirling Plc
Los Angeles, CA
Practicing employment in Los Angeles since 1980.
- 46+
- Years practicing
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Gary Steven Kessler is an associate based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, Insurance, and Real Estate. Gary has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Adams Stirling Plc.
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CA
- Experience
- over 46 years
- Known for
- Employment · Insurance · Real Estate
- Handles Employment, Insurance, and Real Estate matters from Los Angeles, CA.
- Over 46 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Gary Steven Kessler: Gary Steven Kessler is an associate based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, Insurance, and Real Estate. Gary has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Adams Stirling Plc.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Gary takes on
Gary concentrates on employment, insurance, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Gary handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Insurance
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Real Estate
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Employment cases in Los Angeles, California
Gary 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 Gary agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Los Angeles, California
Gary takes insurance 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 Gary agrees to represent you.
Real Estate cases in Los Angeles, California
Gary takes real estate 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 Gary agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Gary Steven Kessler — employment lawyer in Los Angeles
Gary Steven Kessler is an associate based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, Insurance, and Real Estate. Gary has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Adams Stirling Plc.
Gary Steven Kessler is a lawyer practicing real estate, insurance defense, real property law and 1 other area of law. Gary received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years. Gary practices at Adams Stirling PLC in Los Angeles, CA.
Working with Gary on a employment matter
Gary Steven Kessler is a lawyer practicing real estate, insurance defense, real property law and 1 other area of law. Gary received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years. Gary practices at Adams Stirling PLC in Los Angeles, CA.
Who Gary represents
Gary reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, insurance, and real estate matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Loyola University of Los Angeles
J.D. · 1980
University of California at Berkeley
A.B. · 1977
Jurisdictions
Gary's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
1984 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1981 · ACTIVE
California
1980 · ACTIVE
Gary studied at J.D. in Loyola University of Los Angeles and A.B. in University of California at Berkeley.
Law school and academic background
Gary completed J.D. in Loyola University of Los Angeles and A.B. in University of California at Berkeley. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Gary runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Gary's professional memberships and bar associations
Century City and Los Angeles County Bar Associations State Bar of California Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Association California Trial Lawyers Association
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Locations
Gary Steven Kessler's office in Los Angeles
Gary's primary office is at 2566 Overland Ave., Ste. 730, Los Angeles, CA, 90064. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Gary Steven Kessler — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Gary usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Gary charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gary'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; Gary will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Los Angeles, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment 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 Gary
Gary discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment 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. Gary confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Gary's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Gary Steven Kessler
How much does it cost to hire Gary for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Gary walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Gary offer a free consultation?
Gary charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gary's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Gary's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in California typically take?
Simple employment 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. Gary gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Gary take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Gary 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 — Gary 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 Gary?
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. Gary will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Gary accepting new employment clients right now?
Gary's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California
Gary handles employment matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment 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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