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11.16.16

Golden State Water to Keep Water Facilities in Claremont, CA

The Daily Journal covered Manatt’s victory in a closely-watched eminent domain case against the city of Claremont’s bid to take over its water facilities from Golden State Water Company. In a tentative decision, Superior Court Judge Richard L. Fruin, Jr., said that he was denying ...


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 ...


04.07.15

Controversial Bel-Air Mansion Violates Zoning Codes

The Los Angeles Times interviewed Manatt's Victor De la Cruz, a partner in the firm's Real Estate and Land Use practice, for an article on a controversial hilltop mansion in Bel-Air. Los Angeles building inspectors recently ordered the mansion's developer to demolish and remove all ...


11.03.14

U.S. News Ranks Manatt Practices Among Top in Nation

U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers have released the 2015 "Best Law Firms" rankings, with Manatt scoring seven Tier 1 national rankings and 25 Tier 1 metropolitan designations in the fifth edition. In addition, the firm has been named "Law Firm of the Year" in Advertising ...


06.25.14

Legal 500 Ranks Manatt Practices in National Guide

Manatt has garnered seven national practice area rankings in the newly released 2014 edition of The Legal 500 United States, published on June 25, 2014. Three Manatt partners, Robert Belfort, Linda Goldstein and David Grinberg, were also recognized as "Leading Lawyers" in their areas.The ...


03.28.13

Manatt Successfully Defends Claims to Set Aside Foreclosure in $110 Million Loan Dispute

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, won a major lender liability/wrongful foreclosure action on March 25, 2013, obtaining a complete defense verdict in favor of its clients, including certain affiliates of the San Francisco-based real estate investment firm Carmel Partners. The Honorable Marla J. ...