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142 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Land Use and Zoning Law Real Estate Law

Biography

James M. Rishwain, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law.

James M., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Pillsbury

142 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Pepperdine University, J.D., graduated 1984
  • Pepperdine University, J.D., graduated 1984

Client Testimonials

Jim Rishwain is an extraordinary lawyer who cares greatly about his clients. Whenever we have needed his assistance he has been there for LAUSD. He brilliant, creative and does whatever it takes to get the job done. His responsiveness is unmatched by anyone I've ever worked with. He is a Super Lawyer in every sense of the word. Jim is also a great believer in giving back to the community. The firm made an excellent choice when they selected Jim as Chair of Pillsbury.

Diane Pappas (Los Angeles Unified School District)

Los Angeles, CA

Mr. Rishwain is one of the best lawyers that I have come across in my 25 years of practicing law. Excellent skills, excellent communicator, and, most importantly, he really cares about his clients and their needs. I appreciate the personal care, the attention, and that what he does for us really matters.

Ted Suzuki (DIRECTV, Inc)

El Segundo, CA

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Real Estate Law
Special Focus:
  • Transactions

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