How much does it cost to hire Olivia for a landlord/tenant case?

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

Does Olivia offer a free consultation?

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

How long do landlord/tenant cases in California typically take?

Simple landlord/tenant 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. Olivia gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Olivia take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?

Olivia 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 — Olivia 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 Olivia?

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

Is Olivia accepting new landlord/tenant clients right now?

Olivia's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Olivia Kim, Landlord/Tenant Attorney in Los Angeles

Quick answer

Olivia Kim is an associate based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Landlord/Tenant, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Olivia has over 8 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Yukevich Cavanaugh.

Based in: Los Angeles, CA
Experience: over 8 years
Known for: Landlord/Tenant · Personal Injury · Product Liability

Handles Landlord/Tenant, Personal Injury, and Product Liability matters from Los Angeles, CA.
Over 8 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Areas of practice

Olivia's practice areas in Los Angeles

Olivia concentrates on landlord/tenant, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Olivia handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Landlord/Tenant cases in Los Angeles, California

Olivia takes landlord/tenant 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 Olivia agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Los Angeles, California

Olivia takes personal injury 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 Olivia agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Los Angeles, California

Olivia takes product liability 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 Olivia agrees to represent you.

Biography

Olivia Kim, landlord/tenant attorney serving Los Angeles

Olivia Kim is an associate based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Landlord/Tenant, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Olivia has over 8 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Yukevich Cavanaugh. Olivia works from Los Angeles, California and takes on landlord/tenant matters across the region.

Olivia Kim is an associate in the Los Angeles office. Her practice areas includes defending products liability, general negligence, and habitability actions.

Ms. Kim has represented Fortune 500 companies and large corporations in matters throughout California involving wrongful death, personal injury, habitability, products liability, and premises liability. She is highly skilled in all phases of litigation, including formulating litigation strategy, conducting discovery, and preparing motions. Ms. Kim has successfully negotiated settlements and engaged in mediations for her clients.

Ms. Kim graduated from Southwestern Law School having served on the Southwestern Journal of International Law as an Associate Editor and Staff Member. She was also published in the Southwestern Journal of International Law, South Korea Maternity Leave: How U.S. Laws Could Be Less Burdensome to Employers and Provide More Protection for Women in the Workplace, 24 Sw. J Int’l L. 337. Ms. Kim externed for the Honorable Gail Ruderman Feuer, writing memoranda and drafting tentative rulings on issues of breach of contract, compelling compliance with subpoenas, and wrongful termination. She also argued before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit as an Admitted Law Student in her representation of an indigent client seeking to challenge Due Process violations.

Before practicing as an attorney, Ms. Kim worked as a Business Development Coordinator for a Fortune Global 500 company, negotiating multi-million dollar supply agreements for ultra-high purity chemicals used in the semiconductor industry.

Working with Olivia on a landlord/tenant matter

Olivia Kim is an associate in the Los Angeles office. Her practice areas includes defending products liability, general negligence, and habitability actions. Ms. Kim has represented Fortune 500 companies and large corporations in matters throughout California involving wrongful death, personal injury, habitability, products liability, and premises liability. She is highly skilled in all phases of…

Who Olivia represents

Olivia reviews new inquiries case-by-case for landlord/tenant, personal injury, and product liability matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Olivia studied and practices

Southwestern Law School
J.D. Associate · 2018
California State University, Fullerton
B.A. Business · 2012

Jurisdictions

Olivia's state bar admissions

California United St
2018 · ACTIVE

Olivia studied at J.D. Associate in Southwestern Law School and B.A. Business in California State University, Fullerton.

Law school and academic background

Olivia completed J.D. Associate in Southwestern Law School and B.A. Business in California State University, Fullerton. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Olivia runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Olivia Kim's office in Los Angeles

Olivia's primary office is at 355 South Grand Avenue, 15th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90071. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Yukevich Cavanaugh

355 South Grand Avenue, 15th Floor

Los Angeles, CA 90071

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Hiring guide

How to hire Olivia Kim — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

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

Questions to ask a landlord/tenant attorney in Los Angeles, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many landlord/tenant 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 Olivia

Olivia discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in landlord/tenant practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every landlord/tenant 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. Olivia confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Olivia's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many landlord/tenant practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Olivia Kim

How much does it cost to hire Olivia for a landlord/tenant case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Olivia walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Olivia offer a free consultation?
Olivia charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Olivia's office. Some landlord/tenant attorneys offer free consults — check Olivia's current terms during booking.
How long do landlord/tenant cases in California typically take?
Simple landlord/tenant 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. Olivia gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Olivia take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Olivia 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 — Olivia 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 Olivia?
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. Olivia will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Olivia accepting new landlord/tenant clients right now?
Olivia's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Community Q&A

Real questions asked by California residents in the last few months, answered by landlord/tenant attorneys like Olivia Kim. Each link opens the full answer thread.

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1 verified answer · Landlord/Tenant · Colorado
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1 verified answer · Landlord/Tenant · Texas
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I live in Detroit, MI, and my landlord keeps coming into my apartment without giving me any notice. Last week, they showed up while I was home, and it made me uncomfortable. Isn't
1 verified answer · Landlord/Tenant · Michigan

Areas served

Landlord/Tenant attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California

Olivia handles landlord/tenant matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified landlord/tenant attorneys in that community.