Allen Matkins Ranked in Top Tier of California Real Estate Law Firms by Chambers USA for 18th Consecutive Year

LOS ANGELES – May 1, 2019 – Chambers USA has released its annual rankings of the premier business law firms in the U.S. and, for the 18^thconsecutive year, Allen Matkins is in the top tier of real estate law firms in California. Chambers USA also recognized the firm's construction and environmental practices among the best in the state.

Real estate attorneys Michael Matkins, Gary McKitterick, - McKitterick was also recognized as at top construction attorney - O'Malley Miller, Tony Natsis, John Tipton, and Marc Young; real estate: zoning/land use attorney Jeffrey Chine; environmental attorneys Pamela Andes, James Burroughs, David Cooke, James Meeder and Sandi Nichols; labor and employment attorney Dwight Armstrong; and banking and finance attorney Pauline Stevens were also individually recognized by the publication.

Through interviews with peers, significant purchasers of legal services, and competing law firms, London-based Chambers USA rates business lawyers at U.S. law firms by state within a selected set of key practice areas, assessing the attorneys' and firms' legal abilities, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by clients. The following is what Chambers USA said about Allen Matkins in its 2019 guide:

Real Estate Practice: Allen Matkins maintains a strong reputation across the state of California for its deep real estate expertise. The firm is particularly noted for its strength in highly sophisticated leases, acquisitions and dispositions. It's recognized in the market for representing developers and has additional expertise in related areas, ranging from joint venture transactions to commercial finance and tax issues. "They absolutely know everything going on and know all the deals and the deal-makers," reports one client. Another client says: "The team works very well together and I view them as real estate experts."

Construction Practice: Allen Matkins has the capacity to handle construction issues arising from each stage of a project, encompassing bid protests, delay and insurance claims. The firm is noted for its experience in both private and public projects with construction practitioners resident across the firm's California offices. One client states: "They are subject matter experts, extremely competent and client-focused." Another says: "The team is tremendous. They are very smart and protective of their clients, but focused on getting the deals done. All of the team is a pleasure to work with."

Environmental Practice: Allen Matkins maintains a strong reputation for the full range of environmental regulatory, transactional and dispute resolution work. It boasts a strong litigation team with significant experience in both trial and appeals, particularly in relation to CERCLA cases and contaminated sites. The firm frequently advises clientele on high-value projects and redevelopments requiring environmental due diligence. Has a wealth of experience in water rights and quality matters. Clients include Silicon Valley tech companies, major developers, and public sector bodies. One client states: "The dedicated team has a depth of knowledge, and they also maintain good relationships with the regulators while still being firm and uncompromising." Another client praises the team's "strong breadth of experience and dedication to its clients," adding: "They are very receptive to ideas on how to move projects forward. They listen intently and then respond in a thoughtful manner and with good approaches. I have learned a lot from working with them."

ABOUT ALLEN MATKINS
Allen Matkins, founded in 1977, is a California-based law firm with approximately 200 attorneys in four major metropolitan areas of California: Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego and San Francisco. The firm's areas of focus include real estate, construction, land use, environmental and natural resources; corporate and securities, real estate and commercial finance, bankruptcy, restructurings and creditors' rights, joint ventures and tax; labor and employment; and trials, litigation, risk management and alternative dispute resolution in all of these areas. For more information about Allen Matkins please visit www.allenmatkins.com.