Overview

Allen Matkins is a premier law firm, renowned for delivering strategic guidance and innovative solutions to clients navigating complex legal challenges. With nearly five decades of experience, our multidisciplinary team draws on deep expertise in real estate, litigation, corporate, tax, employment and labor, land use, and environmental law to provide market-leading counsel.

The firm’s attorneys are recognized by Best Lawyers across 18 practice areas. Best Lawyers currently lists 76 recognized Allen Matkins attorneys and 109 awards, with the firm’s Best Lawyers recognition dating back to 1983. Allen Matkins is also recognized in Best Law Firms, with rankings in 17 practice areas and 33 reported rankings.

Clients choose Allen Matkins for our relentless commitment to their success. We operate as true strategic partners, understanding priorities, mitigating risks, and shaping solutions that align with our clients’ business objectives. Our reputation for exemplary quality, approachability, and unmatched market knowledge ensures that every client receives the highest level of service and results. Our unparalleled network of contacts and connections in business and government helps fuel our clients’ growth.

From coast to coast, we offer clients holistic legal solutions with the global reach of a large firm, combined with the lean efficiency of a smaller team. We hire the best legal talent, cultivate, and shape our people, and work together to create value not only for our firm, but for the collective success of our clients.

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Practice Areas:
19
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
51

Rankings

National

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National Ranking
Environmental Law
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National Ranking
Land Use and Zoning Law
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National Ranking
Natural Resources Law
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1
National Ranking
Real Estate Law
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2
National Ranking
Litigation - Environmental
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3
National Ranking
Employment Law - Management

Regional

Los Angeles

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1
Los Angeles
Environmental Law
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1
Los Angeles
Land Use and Zoning Law
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1
Los Angeles
Litigation - Real Estate
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1
Los Angeles
Real Estate Law

Orange County

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1
Orange County
Land Use and Zoning Law
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1
Orange County
Real Estate Law

Rankings

National

Tier
1
National Ranking
Environmental Law
Tier
1
National Ranking
Land Use and Zoning Law
Tier
1
National Ranking
Natural Resources Law
Tier
1
National Ranking
Real Estate Law
Tier
2
National Ranking
Litigation - Environmental
Tier
3
National Ranking
Employment Law - Management
Tier
3
National Ranking
Litigation - Construction
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3
National Ranking
Litigation - Real Estate
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3
National Ranking
Tax Law

Regional

Los Angeles

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1
Los Angeles
Environmental Law
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1
Los Angeles
Land Use and Zoning Law
Tier
1
Los Angeles
Litigation - Real Estate
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1
Los Angeles
Real Estate Law

Orange County

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1
Orange County
Land Use and Zoning Law
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1
Orange County
Real Estate Law
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2
Orange County
Environmental Law

San Diego

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1
San Diego
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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1
San Diego
Commercial Litigation
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1
San Diego
Land Use and Zoning Law
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1
San Diego
Litigation - Bankruptcy
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1
San Diego
Litigation - Construction
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1
San Diego
Litigation - Real Estate
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1
San Diego
Real Estate Law
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2
San Diego
Tax Law

San Francisco

Tier
1
San Francisco
Environmental Law
Tier
1
San Francisco
Land Use and Zoning Law
Tier
1
San Francisco
Litigation - Environmental
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1
San Francisco
Natural Resources Law
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1
San Francisco
Real Estate Law
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3
San Francisco
Employment Law - Management

Practice Areas

Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 12 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP proudly has 51 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

Irvine, CA
2010 Main Street, Eighth Floor
Irvine, CA 92614-7214
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Los Angeles, CA
1901 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1800
Los Angeles, CA 90067-6019
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Los Angeles, CA
865 South Figueroa Street, Suite 2800
Los Angeles, CA 90017-2543
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San Diego, CA
600 West Broadway, 27th Floor
San Diego, CA 92101-0903
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San Francisco, CA
Three Embarcadero Center, 25th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111-4074
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New York, NY
599 Lexington Avenue, 38th Floor
New York, NY 10022
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