Kelsey Quist

Alternative Dispute Resolution Commercial Litigation Environmental Law

3.0 (1 reviews)

San Diego, California

4+ years experience

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

714-641-5100

https://www.rutan.com/attorneys/kelsey-quist/

18575 Jamboree Road, Ninth Floor Irvine CA US

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Bio

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.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

California

State Capital

Sacramento

Highest Court

California Supreme Court

Bar Association

State Bar of California

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Alternative Dispute Resolution Commercial Litigation Environmental Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Alternative Dispute Resolution
Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Recognized: Environmental Law

Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2021

Education

University of San Francisco, J.D., graduated 2015

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Reviews

William Allen

5 months ago

Competent but communication could be more consistent

I hired Kelsey Quist at Rutan & Tucker to handle a commercial dispute involving a former business partner. Her background in commercial litigation and her recognition by Best Lawyers in that area gave me confidence in her technical ability, which was justified. She understood the nuances of the contract issues and provided sound legal strategy. However, the experience was mixed on the service side. There were periods where responses to emails took longer than expected, and I sometimes felt I had to follow up to get updates on procedural steps. For a straightforward matter, her four years of experience and education from USF were sufficient, but the client communication felt more reactive than proactive. The matter was resolved adequately, but the process required more diligence on my part to stay informed than I anticipated.