In The News

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 ...


08.18.15

Hori Inducted Into UCI Distinguished Fellows Program

Manatt's Susan Hori, a partner in the Real Estate and Land Use practice, will be inducted into the 2015-2016 Class of the Distinguished Fellows Program, the premier professional engagement program of the Department of Planning, Policy and Design in the School of Social Ecology at the University ...


08.17.15

Four Partners Named Lawyers of the Year by Best Lawyers

Berger, Hori, Marshall and Parcher Honored as Standouts for 2016.Manatt partners Michael M. Berger, Susan K. Hori, Ellen R. Marshall, and L. Peter Parcher have been named "Lawyers of the Year" for 2016 by Best Lawyers in America. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated ...


07.27.15

Manatt Appellate Co-Chair Comments on California Water Rights

E&E Daily interviewed Manatt's Michael Berger, co-chair of the firm's Appellate practice, for an article on whether drought-stricken California can take away water rights.If the state gets more aggressive in requiring irrigation districts to curtail water use, lawyers think that the ...


07.06.15

Law360 Quotes Manatt Real Estate Co-Chair on Impact of California Water Cuts

Law360 interviewed Manatt's Michael Polentz, co-chair of the firm's Real Estate and Land Use practice, for an article on the new laws and regulations of 2015 that California developers and real estate investors are closely watching. One mandate cuts water usage across the state by 25%, ...


06.03.15

Seven Practices Receive Top National Rankings by Legal 500

Manatt has received seven national practice area rankings in the newly released 2015 edition of The Legal 500 United States, published on June 3, 2015. Three Manatt partners, Robert Belfort, Linda Goldstein and David Grinberg, were also recognized as "Leading Lawyers" in their areas. ...