
Kirk Alan Pasich, Appellate Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Over 46 years of legal practice · focused on Appellate, Entertainment, and Insurance · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratDickstein Shapiro LLP
Los Angeles, CA
Practicing appellate in Los Angeles since 1980.
- 46+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 5
- Bar admissions
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Kirk Alan Pasich is a partner based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Entertainment, and Insurance. Kirk has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dickstein Shapiro LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CA
- Experience
- over 46 years
- Known for
- Appellate · Entertainment · Insurance
- Handles Appellate, Entertainment, and Insurance matters from Los Angeles, CA.
- Over 46 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Kirk Alan Pasich: Kirk Alan Pasich is a partner based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Entertainment, and Insurance. Kirk has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dickstein Shapiro LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Kirk Alan Pasich
Kirk concentrates on appellate, entertainment, insurance, litigation, and business. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kirk handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Appellate
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Insurance
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Litigation
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Appellate cases in Los Angeles, California
Kirk takes appellate 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 Kirk agrees to represent you.
Entertainment cases in Los Angeles, California
Kirk takes entertainment 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 Kirk agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Los Angeles, California
Kirk 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 Kirk agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Los Angeles, California
Kirk takes litigation 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 Kirk agrees to represent you.
Business cases in Los Angeles, California
Kirk takes business 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 Kirk agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Kirk Alan Pasich — Over 46 years of California appellate experience
Kirk Alan Pasich is a partner based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Entertainment, and Insurance. Kirk has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dickstein Shapiro LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Kirk Alan Pasich is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, appellate practice, entertainment litigation and 2 other areas of law. Kirk received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years. Kirk practices at Dickstein Shapiro LLP in Los Angeles, CA.
How Kirk handles appellate matters
Kirk Alan Pasich is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, appellate practice, entertainment litigation and 2 other areas of law. Kirk received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years. Kirk practices at Dickstein Shapiro LLP in Los Angeles, CA.
Who Kirk represents
Kirk reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, entertainment, and insurance matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Kirk Alan Pasich's legal education and bar admissions
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
J.D. · 1980
University of California at Los Angeles
B.A. Political · 1977
Jurisdictions
Kirk's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
1997 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
1992 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
1982 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1981 · ACTIVE
California
1980 · ACTIVE
Kirk studied at J.D. in Loyola Law School, Los Angeles and B.A. Political in University of California at Los Angeles.
Law school and academic background
Kirk completed J.D. in Loyola Law School, Los Angeles and B.A. Political in University of California at Los Angeles. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kirk runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Kirk Alan Pasich
Kirk has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Kirk's professional memberships and bar associations
Los Angeles County (Trial Lawyers Section) and American (Tort and Insurance Practice Section Forum on Sports and Entertainment Industries) Bar Associations Defense Research Institute
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Locations
Kirk Alan Pasich's office in Los Angeles
Kirk's primary office is at 2049 Century Park East, Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA, 90067-3109. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Dickstein Shapiro LLP
2049 Century Park East, Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90067-3109
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Client reviews of Kirk Alan Pasich — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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How to hire Kirk Alan Pasich — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kirk usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kirk charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kirk'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; Kirk will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Los Angeles, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate 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 Kirk
Kirk discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every appellate 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. Kirk confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kirk's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kirk Alan Pasich
How much does it cost to hire Kirk for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kirk walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kirk offer a free consultation?
Kirk charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kirk's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Kirk's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in California typically take?
Simple appellate 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. Kirk gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kirk take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Kirk 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 — Kirk 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 Kirk?
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. Kirk will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kirk accepting new appellate clients right now?
Kirk's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Appellate attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California
Kirk handles appellate matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified appellate attorneys in that community.
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