Best Lawyers in California, United States for Litigation - Real Estate
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James Lance is an experienced trial attorney who has represented both plaintiffs and defendants for 38 years. He regularly represents defendants in bet-the-company litigation, and has obtained several 7 and 8 figure verdicts, judgments and settlements for personal injury and commercial plaintiffs. Lance obtained a judgment of $12,933,000 in 2024 for an individual plaintiff asserting an employment claim. In addition to commercial matters, Lance routinely represents individuals asserting seriou...
Michelle Soon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Michelle, who practices law in City of Industry, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michelle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Caroline Lutz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Caroline, who practices law in Fresno, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Caroline is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Tony Andrade’s practice is focused on complex commercial and real estate matters in both state and federal courts. Tony counsels clients on issues concerning partnerships, contracts, negligence, and general business torts. He also litigates a wide array of real estate related matters, including condemnation, commercial evictions, commercial mortgage foreclosures, easement and boundary disputes, and enforcement of purchase agreements. Prior to joining Modrall Sperling, Tony advised Silic...
David A. Taran is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate. David A., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Laura Campbell concentrates her practice on land use and other real estate matters, including representing clients in unlawful detainer lawsuits, and resolving property management and development issues. My focus With a comprehensive background in real estate law, I focus on both residential and commercial land use and permitting processes. As part of my practice, I offer valuable guidance to clients as they navigate complex procedures with local planning and building departments. In addition...
Sammy Daboussi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Real Estate. Sammy, who practices law in Newport Beach, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sammy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kiara Robles Chaves is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Real Estate and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Kiara Robles, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kiara Robles is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Angelo Z. Perillo is an associate attorney practicing in the San Diego office of Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara. Mr. Perillo graduated from the University of California, Riverside in May 2012, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology, with an emphasis in Law and Society. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in May 2016 and was admitted to the California Bar in June 2017. During law school, Mr. Perillo was heavily involved in the Student Bar Association, where he serv...
Chris has been with the Newport Beach office for six years and joined the firm just after becoming licensed. He graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a major in Political Science. He then attended Law School at Pepperdine, where he also completed his ADR certificate at the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution. Chris’ practice with the firm focuses on complex civil litigation, including construction defect, general liability, and insurance coverage. Chris defe...
Amrit K. Dhaliwal is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Amrit K., who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amrit K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Brian L. Taylor is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Real Estate. Brian L., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Adam G. Wentland is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law and Litigation - Real Estate. Adam G., who practices law in Costa Mesa, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Adam G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ara M. Baghdassarian is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Real Estate and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Ara M., who practices law in Encino, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ara M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ben Imdieke is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Ben, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ben is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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