Education
J.D., Georgetown University Law Center
B.S., magna cum laude, Georgetown University
Bar Admissions
California
Illinois
Services
Memberships
NAIOP
Legislative Action Committee, SoCal Chapter
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
Urban Land Institute (ULI)
Orange County Bar Association
American Bar Association
Drew’s practice includes the acquisition, development, leasing, and sale of all major product types. Drew’s experience with real estate finance, corporate law, and tax law enables him to resolve complex issues and effectively implement practical solutions. His practice is recognized nationally and he is regularly named as a top real estate lawyer by The Best Lawyers in America.
Drew and his team represent some of the largest institutional real estate developers, owners, operators, and investors in the nation and are involved in leasing millions of square feet of building space annually including complex sale-leaseback transactions. Drew’s team frequently works with clients to structure and negotiate significant ground lease transactions including multi-phased leases, mixed-use projects, and participating ground leases.
He also represents some of the largest and most active developers of single family, multi-family, and mixed-use projects. His retail experience includes development and leasing of shopping centers, including transactions with many of the largest retailers in the United States. Drew also works with clients to negotiate equity and debt investments for projects and assist clients in structuring and negotiating joint venture agreements.
Clients see him as proactive listener and team leader. Drew’s leadership attributes have also been recognized within Allen Matkins, where he serves as Operating Partner of the Orange County office.
He also represents some of the largest and most active developers of single family, multi-family, and mixed-use projects. His retail experience includes development and leasing of shopping centers, including transactions with many of the largest retailers in the United States. Drew also works with clients to negotiate equity and debt investments for projects and assist clients in structuring and negotiating joint venture agreements.
Clients see him as proactive listener and team leader. Drew’s leadership attributes have also been recognized within Allen Matkins, where he serves as Operating Partner of the Orange County office.
San Francisco, California
5.30.19
Los Angeles, California
3.28.17
Bisnow Orange County State of the Market
Newport Beach, California
2.23.12
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2.07.24
Industrial Demand Balances Out | Winter 2024
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Industrial Sector Paints a Mixed Outlook in 2024 and Beyond
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8.17.23
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8.19.22
33 Allen Matkins Attorneys Named 2022 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
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Thirty Allen Matkins Attorneys Named 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
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7.14.21
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11.05.20
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8.15.19
Thirty-Eight Allen Matkins Attorneys Named 2019 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
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6.26.19
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11.01.18
Retail Markets Continue to Struggle
7.25.18
Forty-One Allen Matkins Attorneys Named 2018 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
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7.16.18
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11.01.17
Retail Outlook - 2017 Summer/Fall Allen Matkins/UCLA Anderson Forecast
8.02.17
44 Allen Matkins Attorneys Named 2017 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Press Release
7.07.17
Drew M. Emmel and Gregory A. Clark in Real Estate Bisnow Los Angeles
Press Mention
5.09.17
How Shopping Malls Are Changing With The Rise Of Internet Shopping
Drew M. Emmel in Real Estate Bisnow Los Angeles
Press Mention
4.06.17
Press Release
8.15.16
Fifty Allen Matkins Attorneys Named 2016 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
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7.08.16
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8.18.15
56 Allen Matkins Attorneys Named Among 2015 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Nine Allen Matkins attorneys received special honors in their respective regions.
Press Release
6.26.15
2015: All About Location, Availability
Drew M. Emmel in GlobeSt
Press Mention
12.18.14
Press Release
11.03.14
Big box closures cause conundrum for real estate lawyers
Drew M. Emmel in the Daily Journal
Press Mention
9.10.14
Am Law Firms Help Construct $2.7 Billion Tri Pointe Deal
Keith P. Bishop and Drew M. Emmel in The American Lawyer
Press Mention
11.05.13
Article
8.15.13
60 Allen Matkins Attorneys Named Among Super Lawyers 2013 and Rising Stars 2013
Press Release
7.11.13
Thirty-Four Allen Matkins Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America®
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8.23.12
61 Allen Matkins Attorneys Named Among Super Lawyers 2012 and Rising Stars 2012
More Than 40 Percent of Firm's Partners Make the List
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7.19.12
60 Allen Matkins Attorneys Named Among Super Lawyers 2011 and Rising Stars 2011
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7.27.11
63 Allen Matkins Attorneys Named Among Super Lawyers 2010 and Rising Stars 2010
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7.19.10
57 Allen Matkins Attorneys Named Among Super Lawyers 2009 and Rising Stars 2009
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