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Kara Eileen Cheever, Business Attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

focused on Business, Litigation, and Product Liability

Philadelphia, PA

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Kara Eileen Cheever is an attorney based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Product Liability.

Based in
Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Business · Litigation · Product Liability
  • Handles Business, Litigation, and Product Liability matters from Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).

About Kara Eileen Cheever: Kara Eileen Cheever is an attorney based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Product Liability.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Kara Eileen Cheever

Kara concentrates on business, litigation, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kara handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Kara takes business matters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kara agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Kara takes litigation matters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kara agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Kara takes product liability matters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kara agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Kara Eileen Cheever — Attorney of Pennsylvania business experience

Kara Eileen Cheever is an attorney based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Product Liability.

Kara Cheever is a litigation associate in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. She has represented clients in federal and state courts in a variety of complex civil litigation matters, with an emphasis on consumer and product liability actions.

Kara is committed to pro bono work. Among other things, Kara has successfully represented plaintiffs at trial for wage-and-hour violations, single mothers in child custody and support proceedings, and undocumented women seeking temporary visas pursuant to the Violence Against Women Act.

Working with Kara on a business matter

Kara Cheever is a litigation associate in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. She has represented clients in federal and state courts in a variety of complex civil litigation matters, with an emphasis on consumer and product liability actions. Kara is committed to pro bono work. Among other things, Kara has successfully represented plaintiffs at trial for wage-and-hour violations, single…

Who Kara represents

Kara reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, litigation, and product liability matters in Philadelphia and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.

Credentials

Kara Eileen Cheever's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of Pennsylvania

    J.D. · 2015

  • Bucknell University

    B.A. · 2012

Kara studied at J.D. in University of Pennsylvania and B.A. in Bucknell University.

Law school and academic background

Kara completed J.D. in University of Pennsylvania and B.A. in Bucknell University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kara runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Kara Eileen Cheever

Kara has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026).

Locations

Kara Eileen Cheever's office in Philadelphia

Kara's primary office is at 1650 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

1650 Market Street

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

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Hiring guide

How to hire Kara Eileen Cheever — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kara usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Kara charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kara'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; Kara will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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 Kara

Kara 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. Kara confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Kara'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 Kara Eileen Cheever

  • How much does it cost to hire Kara for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kara walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Kara offer a free consultation?

    Kara charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kara's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Kara's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in Pennsylvania 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. Kara gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Kara take my case if I'm outside Philadelphia?

    Kara is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kara 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 Kara?

    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. Kara will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Kara accepting new business clients right now?

    Kara'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 Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania

Kara handles business matters throughout Pennsylvania. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.

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