Best Lawyers in California, United States for Litigation - Real Estate
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Ms. Salata is an associate attorney in BWB&O’s Los Angeles office. She previously worked in-house as a corporate paralegal while attending Loyola Law School. During her time at Loyola, Ms. Salata was on the board of the Evening Student Bar Association for all four years and received the Dean’s Services Award for doing so. Ms. Salata volunteered to do pro bono work in the sentencing and post-conviction area, submitting a clemency petition for a federal inmate. She was also the ...
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.
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.
Mariah Emmons is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Real Estate and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Mariah, who practices law in San Diego, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mariah 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.
Kyle Riddles is a Partner with Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP. Mr. Riddles is an accomplished attorney with experience in a wide variety of matters, including business litigation, real estate law, and general liability. Mr. Riddles has a proven track record of success within the courtroom. Mr. Riddles has obtained multiple victories on behalf of clients as first-chair counsel at trial and evidentiary hearings. Mr. Riddles is known for his client-centered approach in helping them ...
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.
Philip Sciranka is an associate at Lubin Olson in San Francisco, California . His practice focuses on Litigation - Real Estate, with additional experience in commercial litigation , real estate litigation , and land use matters. He represents clients in disputes involving property development, land use regulations, and other real estate-related issues, and he works with both private and public entities on a range of litigation matters. Mr. Sciranka’s work frequently involves matters ari...
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...
Kirsi Luther joined the firm in 2022, following five years of service to the federal judiciary. Kirsi first served as an extern and clinical intern for then-Chief Judge Dana L. Christensen of the District of Montana. Following law school, Kirsi went on to clerk for the Honorable Judge Christensen for two years. From 2021 to 2022, she clerked for the Honorable Sidney R. Thomas of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Kirsi earned her law degree from the University of Montan...
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...
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...
Alexander Manglinong is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Real Estate. Alexander, who practices law in Sherman Oaks, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexander is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Christina A. Matian is a Partner practicing in the San Diego office of Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara. Ms. Matian graduated from San Diego State University in December 2015, earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. She graduated from California Western School of Law in April 2019 and was admitted to the California Bar in November 2019. During law school, Ms. Matian was a member of the California Western Law Review and International Law Journal. Ms. Matian is originally ...
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