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09.12.16

Cooke, De la Cruz and Seiling Among L.A.’s “Most Influential Lawyers”

In a supplement published on September 12, 2016, the Los Angeles Business Journal recognized Manatt partners Michelle Cooke, Victor De la Cruz and Brad Seiling among the city’s most influential minority lawyers. They are three of only 40 lawyers to be recognized.


08.15.16

Best Lawyers Names Three Partners “Lawyers of the Year”

Manatt partners Jill Dodd, Jim Lytle and George Soneff have been named “Lawyers of the Year” for 2017 by Best Lawyers in America. Each year, only one lawyer from each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the Lawyer of the Year.The Lawyer of the Year honor ...


08.08.16

Advice for Closing Real Estate Deals

Law360 quoted Manatt’s Grace Winters, an associate in the firm’s real estate practice, for advice on how to avoid some of the situations that could derail a real estate deal.“Real estate lawyers should not hesitate to consult other legal experts — such as environmental, tax ...


06.15.16

Legal 500 Ranks Manatt Practices in National 2016 Guide

Manatt has received seven national practice area rankings in the newly released 2016 edition of The Legal 500 United States, published on June 15, 2016. Additionally, three Manatt partners—Linda Goldstein, Robert Belfort and Linda Tiano—were recognized as "Leading Lawyers" in ...


05.27.16

Manatt Practices Recognized in Chambers USA 2016

Manatt has been recognized as a top-ranked law firm by Chambers USA. The rankings highlight ten practices and 25 lawyers in the 2016 list of America’s leading lawyers for business, in addition to being recognized as a noted firm in the areas of Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance ...


05.18.16

De la Cruz Recognized Among CA’s Top Young Lawyers

In its May 18, 2016, edition, the Daily Journal recognized Manatt’s Victor De la Cruz, a partner in the firm’s Land Use practice, as one of the most talented young lawyers working in California today. De la Cruz is one of only 20 Southern California lawyers under the age of 40 to be ...


04.20.16

Hallem, Hori, Wilson Among CA's Top Women Lawyers

In its April 20, 2016 edition, the Daily Journal recognized Manatt partners Timi Hallem, Susan Hori and Donna Wilson as Top Women Lawyers in California for 2016. Only 100 lawyers statewide were named to the annual Top Women Lawyers list.Hallem, a partner in the firm's Real Estate and Land Use ...


12.15.15

Challenges Persist Against Celebrity Developer

The Los Angeles Times interviewed Manatt's Victor De la Cruz, a partner in the firm's Real Estate and Land Use practice, about his representation of a Bel-Air resident against celebrity developer Mohamed Hadid, who is facing criminal charges over allegations that he failed to halt ...


09.28.15

CA Sees Increase in Condo Projects

Law360 interviewed Manatt's Michael Polentz, co-chair of the firm's Real Estate and Land Use practice, for an article on the rise of condo projects in California.Law360 reports that developers had been hesitant to build or convert to for-sale units partly because of their added risk, but ...


09.01.15

The Enforceability of Confidentiality Agreements

Manatt's Tom Muller, co-chair of the firm's Real Estate and Land Use practice, discussed with GlobeSt.com how enforceable confidentiality agreements within letters of intent are in the beginning stages of a real estate deal.Muller told GlobeSt.com that most real estate deals begin with a ...