Atty. Kathleen H. "Kathy" Drummy
Kathy Drummy has extensive experience working with health care entities industry wide, from hospitals and skilled nursing facilities, to hospices, home health agencies and mental health care providers. She has handled matters involving various federal and California agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services and the California Departments of Health, Mental Health, Social Services and Education.
Health Care Law Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA
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About Kathleen H. "Kathy" Drummy at a Glance
Kathleen H. "Kathy" Drummy is a health care attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California. Educated at University of California Los Angeles (J.D., 1977). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Compliance (2026). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Kathleen H. "Kathy" Drummy
- Kathy Drummy has extensive experience working with health care entities industry wide, from hospitals and skilled nursing facilities, to hospices, home health agencies and mental health care providers
- She has handled matters involving various federal and California agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services and the California Departments of Health, Mental Health, Social Services and Education
- Kathy offers long-standing experience in the regulatory, transactional and litigation aspects of health care law, from Medicare and Medicaid matters to bankruptcy proceedings
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Kathleen H. "Kathy" Drummy's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kathleen H. "Kathy" Drummy handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Health Care Law in Los Angeles
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Kathleen H. "Kathy" Drummy
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Kathleen H. "Kathy" Drummy's practice in the field of health care.
Focused Health Care Practice
Concentrating on health care means Kathleen H. "Kathy" Drummy's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Kathleen H. "Kathy" Drummy attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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