Allen Matkins Ranked in Top Tier of California Real Estate Law Firms by Chambers USA for 20th Consecutive Year

LOS ANGELES – May 25, 2021 – Chambers USA has released its annual rankings of the premier business law firms in the U.S. and, for the 20^thconsecutive year, Allen Matkins is in the top tier of real estate law firms in California. Chambers USA also recognized the firm's construction, environmental, and land use practices among the best in the state.

Real estate attorneys Gary McKitterick, O'Malley Miller, Tony Natsis, David Stone (first time ranked), John Tipton, and Marc Young; land use attorney Jeffrey Chine; environmental attorneys Pamela Andes, Jim Burroughs (ret.), David Cooke, 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 2021 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, including joint venture transactions, land use approvals, commercial finance, and tax issues. "Their attention to detail is unparalleled," comments a client, adding: "Their strategic guidance, recommendations and counsel during the most complex of transactions has been invaluable."

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. "The whole team is very, very good," notes a client, adding: "They have great knowledge and experience, and they're intelligent people. They are fantastic in the way they work together."

Land Use Practice (first time ranked): Allen Matkins is well versed in the handling of environmental-related litigation in both state and federal courts. "Jeff Chine has a tremendous amount of experience in litigation,” notes a client, adding: “He is able to advise on how to avoid risk while keeping the project moving forward."

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, and it has a wealth of experience in water rights and quality matters. Sources say: "Allen Matkins is a strong law firm with an excellent reputation for winning cases for their clients."

About Allen Matkins

Allen Matkins, founded in 1977, is a California-based law firm with more than 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.