Atty. Kelsey Quist

Atty. Kelsey Quist

Kelsey Quist is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation and Environmental Law. Kelsey, who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2021.

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Profile Summary

About Kelsey Quist at a glance

Kelsey Quist is a business, litigation, environmental, and adr attorney based in Irvine, California, practicing at Rutan & Tucker LLP. Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 2015). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026). Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Kelsey Quist is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation and Environmental Law
  • Kelsey, who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2021
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kelsey is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Kelsey Quist's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kelsey Quist handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Kelsey Quist is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Kelsey Quist is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Kelsey Quist is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Kelsey Quist is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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 Irvine 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kelsey Quist

Where is Kelsey Quist's law office located?
Kelsey Quist's law practice is located in Irvine, California. The firm is Rutan & Tucker LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kelsey Quist handle?
Kelsey Quist focuses on business, litigation, environmental, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
Where did Kelsey Quist go to law school?
Kelsey Quist earned their education at (J.D., 2015).
How can I contact Kelsey Quist for a consultation?
You can contact Kelsey Quist directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Kelsey Quist received?
Kelsey Quist's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law.

Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco
- 2015

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
- 2026

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