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Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP

At Allen Matkins, we help clients capitalize on opportunity.

For more than 45 years, Allen Matkins has worked with clients drawn to us by our reputation for market leading solutions, pragmatism, exemplary quality, approachability, and our unparalleled network of contacts and connections in business and government. 

Founded with deep roots in real estate, the firm has leveraged that foundation to grow and build prominent litigation, corporate, tax, labor and employment, land use, and environmental practices, which allow us to partner with clients across myriad industries and markets.

From coast to coast, we offer clients holistic legal solutions with the global reach of a large firm, combined with the lean efficiency of a smaller team. We hire the best legal talent, cultivate and shape our people, and work together to create value not only for our firm, but for the collective success of our clients.

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Bill is a transactional real estate attorney with an ability to grasp the big picture. With more than 20 years of experience in structuring virtually all types of real estate projects, and…
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Margaret “Marty” draws on her considerable experience representing public agencies to look at clients' land use and development needs from multiple perspectives and helps to guide them by…
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Grant Alexander is a partner in the Los Angeles office of Allen Matkins. Grant's practice encompasses a wide range of employment litigation matters including the representation of employers…
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John's roots in environmental law run deep. For more than 30 years, he has represented and counseled commercial and industrial firms, retailers, and real estate developers, buyers, and…
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Senior Counsel
Melissa works closely with clients to resolve labor and employment matters through arbitration, mediation, and/or litigation. She defends employers in matters involving harassment,…
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Keith Bishop works with privately held and publicly traded companies on federal and state corporate and securities transactions, compliance, and governance matters. He is highly-regarded…
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David is a land use partner in the San Francisco office with more than 20 years of experience helping developers, property owners, corporations, financial institutions, and other clients…
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Amarveer is a Land Use and Environmental associate in the Century City office.  He advises clients on a variety of land use issues including due diligence, entitlements for urban infill,…
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Patrick E. Breen is a partner in the firm's Los Angeles Office.
Accolades


Named among the Top 50 litigators in Southern California by Los Angeles Business Journal


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Benjamin Brown is an associate in the San Diego office of Allen Matkins where he practices in the firm’s Land Use, Environmental, and Natural Resources Group. Benjamin assists clients as…
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Partner
Caroline Guibert Chase practices real estate, development, and land use law, with an emphasis on representing real estate developers in the entitlement of residential, commercial, and…
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Ryan is a land use, environmental, and natural resources associate in the Los Angeles office.
During law school, he clerked with the AIDS Legal Referral Panel, advising on a range of issues…
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Partner
Jeff is considered a preeminent land use attorney in San Diego, assisting his clients navigate the legal, regulatory, and ever-increasing political challenges inherent in the entitlement of…
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Shawn T. Cobb is an environmental litigation partner in the firm’s San Diego office and is a member of the firm’s Land Use, Environmental and Natural Resources Group. Shawn’s practice…
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John C. Condas, a partner in our Orange County office, has broad experience obtaining and defending all types of land use and environmental permits. He has assisted numerous land developers…
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David D. Cooke is a partner in the Litigation Department of our San Francisco office, and he serves as co-chair of the firm’s Environmental and Natural Resources Group. His practice is…
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Institutional lenders, commercial litigants, and receivers look to Joshua for inventive answers to complex creditors’ rights, receivership, and regulatory questions. His depth of…
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Senior Counsel
With a strong background working in nearly all aspects of real estate in California – from property management, residential and commercial real estate transactions, to real estate…
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Pragmatic and business-minded, Marissa Dennis is an effective advocate for her clients, excelling at both written and oral advocacy in contentious commercial matters. She is highly valued…
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In his land use practice, Nick helps clients take projects from vision to entitlement by guiding them through the state, local planning, and environmental laws that govern development in…
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Lee A. Edlund is a partner in the firm's San Francisco office where he practices in the firm's Commercial Project Management practice group. Lee has a broad commercial real estate practice…
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It's rare to find an organization that does not face challenges with environmental laws involving compliance, enforcement or litigation. Whether it's obtaining project approval, managing…
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Barry Epstein is a partner in the San Francisco office and a member of the Land Use and Environmental & Natural Resources Practice Groups. His practice focuses on energy law, water…
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Working with companies and individuals to structure and execute successful deals and investment vehicles—acquisitions and dispositions, debt and equity offerings, and investment funds—…
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Michael R. Farrell is a partner in our Los Angeles office, where his practice focuses on litigation with an emphasis on real estate, secured transactions, and state and federal…
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Ted G. Fates is senior counsel in our Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights Group. He specializes in the areas of bankruptcy, receivership, insolvency, and commercial litigation, including…
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Matthew Fogt is a multidimensional dealmaker. He combines land use, real estate, environmental, natural resource, and energy law knowledge with business acumen, negotiation skills, and…
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Nancy is a litigation partner in the Los Angeles office and a member of the Labor & Employment practice. She focuses on employment litigation, defending Fortune 500 companies and other…
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Senior Counsel
San Diego-based corporate lawyer, Kit, focuses in data privacy, information security, intellectual property and technology transactions, and other commercial contracts.
In her privacy…
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Of Counsel
Ivan Gold is of counsel in our San Francisco office. Ivan represents clients in all areas of real estate-related litigation in state and federal courts, as well as contested matters and…
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Michael S. Greger is a partner in the firm's Orange County office. His practice concentrates on bankruptcy and creditors' rights law and associated litigation. He has represented secured…
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With over 30 years in practice as a commercial litigator, Mark Hartney can try any case in the courtroom. He brings the required energy, expertise, and responsiveness to cover all angles…
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Alan, leader of the Century City litigation practice, is a seasoned trial lawyer with more than a quarter century of experience handling high-stakes litigation matters for a broad array of…
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Michael J. Holmes is a partner in our San Diego office. His practice focuses on business and real property dispute resolution in state and federal courts as well as commercial leasing and…
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Valentine S. Hoy is a partner in the firm's San Diego office, who represents businesses, private investors, real estate developers, licensed professionals and builders before courts, juries…
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Tim Hsu has significant experience in the financial services arena. In addition to being a lawyer, he is a California licensed Certified Public Accountant who has worked with publicly…
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Bill is a bankruptcy and creditor's rights and litigation partner in the San Francisco office. Bill represents financial institutions, investment funds, insurance companies, and other…
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Sandra Jacobson is a partner in the firm's Orange County office. Her practice involves all aspects of real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, real estate…
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Charles (Chuck) Jarrell’s reputation as a formidable litigator—earned over more than two decades fighting for his owner, operator, investor, and developer clients—often encourages…
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Kamran Javandel is a litigator and environmental lawyer in our San Francisco office. He represents clients in both environmental matters and general business litigation, including:…
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Senior Counsel
Jennifer advises clients on land use and environmental matters arising from the development of commercial, residential, medical, and mixed-use projects in California, with a special…
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Partner
Spencer B. Kallick is a partner in our Century City office.  He represents investors and developers in all aspects of real estate transactions, concentrating on land use entitlements and…
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Jared is a partner in the Los Angeles office who counsels individuals and companies on tax-efficient ways to structure their business and real estate transactions. His practice includes…
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Michael (Mike) Kostecka is a real estate partner in the firm’s Los Angeles office. His practice encompasses a broad range of real estate and construction transactions, including advising…
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Kate Kraus is a partner in the firm's Los Angeles office practicing in the firm's Corporate, Tax and Joint Ventures groups. Kate has extensive experience in tax planning and structuring for…
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We represent both large and small employers across diverse industries in all areas of labor and employment law involving litigation, counseling and advice, and traditional labor law.
We…
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Baldwin Lee heads the Employment Practice Group in Northern California. He litigates wage/hour class actions, discrimination claims, and theft of trade secret matters. He also regularly…
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Scott, a partner in our Los Angeles and Century City offices and Chair of the Litigation practice, has substantial experience handling complex real estate, finance, insurance,…
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As counsel to our clients, our goal is to avoid litigation whenever possible. However, when litigation becomes unavoidable, Allen Matkins provides creative, results-oriented, resourceful…
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Crystal Lofing is a partner in our Century City office's real estate group whose practice involves multiple facets of real estate transactions, specifically including acquisitions and…
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Partner
Jonathan is a real estate partner in the San Diego office. He has a wide range of transactional experience, with an emphasis on commercial leasing, acquisitions, and dispositions. Jonathan’…
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Partner
For nearly two decades, Matthew Marino has helped large developers, commercial landlords, property and asset managers, and his other clients plan and act on strategic solutions to…
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Associate
Owen “Eoin” McCarron employs a responsive and collaborative approach to solving problems, aiming to find creative solutions for even the most complex land use and environmental issues. Eoin…
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Partner
Mark Mengelberg is a partner in the real estate practice in the San Francisco office. His practice spans the entire spectrum of transactional real estate, including acquisitions and…
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Emily Murray, chair of the firm’s Land Use Practice Group, represents private and public sector clients in legal and business matters related to land use and environmental law.
From the…
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Paul Nash has a highly diverse real estate practice, allowing him to work on acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and leasing matters for different clients, often all in the same day. He…
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A name partner of the firm, Anton Natsis is Chair of Allen Matkins’ Global Real Estate Group and is one of the top real estate attorneys in the United States. His practice focuses on…
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Alexander Nestor is a partner in San Francisco and is a member of the Labor and Employment Practice Group. Alex represents employers in litigation proceedings in state and federal court, in…
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Sandi Nichols, Leader of the firm’s Environmental and Natural Resources Practice Group, practices in the areas of environmental, natural resources and land use counseling and litigation,…
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Brad Nielsen is a partner in the firm's Orange County and San Diego offices, and head of the Industrial & Logistics Group. Brad's practice involves all aspects of real estate…
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Paul Obico is a partner in the Los Angeles office of Allen Matkins. Paul has a breadth of experience advising clients on partnership, corporate, and other tax matters. Paul is involved in…
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David’s quick intellect, attention to detail, and ability to see less obvious connections are a winning combination for clients who engage him to solve legal issues stemming from water…
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Dana P. Palmer is a partner in the Los Angeles office and a member of the firm's Environmental & Natural Resources Group. Dana's practice focuses on air quality regulatory compliance,…
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Associate
Caroline is a land use associate in the Los Angeles office. She helps clients navigate land use and environmental matters arising during the acquisition and development of a diverse cross…
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Senior Counsel
Tara Paul is an associate in the Los Angeles office and a member of the firm's Land Use and Environmental and Natural Resources groups. She represents clients in complex litigation and…
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Bo Peterson’s practice centers on helping clients get their real estate projects approved and built. Utilizing his comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the real estate industry…
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Partner

Alain R'bibo is a partner in the Century City office. Since joining Allen Matkins in 2006, he has served in several leadership positions including Co-Chair of the Century City Real Estate…
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Allen Matkins is the firm of choice for some of the nation's largest real estate industry developers and operators. We provide a full range of transactional, regulatory and litigation…
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Associate
Zach is a land use, natural resources, and environmental associate in the San Francisco office.
As a law student, Zach interned with the California Office of the Attorney General’s Natural…
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Debra represents municipalities, special districts, developers, and bondholders in connection with public finance issues, including out-of-court restructuring of community facilities…
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Heather’s reputation as a go-to land use and environmental attorney—trusted by both developers and public agencies—hinges on two essential qualities: her attention to detail in solving…
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Senior Counsel

Annette is a senior counsel in the San Francisco office and a member of the Labor & Employment practice. She helps clients navigate the many nuances of federal, state, and local…
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Driven by her lifelong passions for reading, research, writing, and problem-solving, Rachel is a smart and savvy trial lawyer who helps clients navigate through all phases of the…
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Partner
Ari is a partner in the Century City office who advises institutional developers, publicly traded REITs, landlords, sponsors, limited partners, financial institutions and other parties in…
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Eric Shelby is a partner in our Century City office whose practice area in real estate focuses on commercial leasing, including complex office, retail, and industrial leases in projects…
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Partner
Nate is a partner in the San Francisco office and a member of the Real Estate Practice. He advises clients in all facets of complex real estate transactions, including secured lending,…
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Elizabeth J. Wilgenburg is a partner in the Century City office of Allen Matkins. Her expertise primarily includes both lease transactions as well as acquisitions and dispositions. …
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Associate
Litigation associate Becca is known for her efficiency, creative-thinking, and clear communication skills. In addition to litigation, Becca works with clients on a variety of projects as…
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Associate
Jordan is a land use, environmental, and natural resources associate in the San Francisco office.
During law school, she externed with the California Department of Justice’s Environment…
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