Overview

Buchalter is a full-service business law firm that has been teaming with clients for nine decades, providing legal counsel at all stages of their growth and evolution, and helping them meet the many legal challenges and decisions they face. Our clients are engaged in a diverse global economy governed by complex laws and regulations, and they trust us as advisers and business partners because we are involved in their world. They rely on our forward-thinking to help them resolve problems before they arise.
Founded:
1948
Size:
549
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
149

Rankings

National

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Appellate Practice
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Banking and Finance Law
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Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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Commercial Litigation
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1
National Ranking
Litigation - Bankruptcy
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1
National Ranking
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Regional

Atlanta

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1
Atlanta
Commercial Litigation
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1
Atlanta
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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1
Atlanta
Patent Law
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2
Atlanta
Trademark Law
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3
Atlanta
Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
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3
Atlanta
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

Rankings

National

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1
National Ranking
Appellate Practice
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1
National Ranking
Banking and Finance Law
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1
National Ranking
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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1
National Ranking
Commercial Litigation
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1
National Ranking
Litigation - Bankruptcy
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1
National Ranking
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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1
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Litigation - Real Estate
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1
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Natural Resources Law
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1
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Real Estate Law
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1
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Trusts and Estates
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2
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Corporate Law
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2
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Health Care Law
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2
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Land Use and Zoning Law
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2
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Litigation - Intellectual Property
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2
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Securities / Capital Markets Law
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2
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Tax Law
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2
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Trademark Law
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2
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Venture Capital Law
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3
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Energy Law
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3
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Equipment Finance Law
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3
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Insurance Law
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3
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Litigation - Construction
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3
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Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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3
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Patent Law
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3
National Ranking
Technology Law

Regional

Atlanta

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1
Atlanta
Commercial Litigation
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1
Atlanta
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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1
Atlanta
Patent Law
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2
Atlanta
Trademark Law
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3
Atlanta
Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
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3
Atlanta
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
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3
Atlanta
Corporate Governance Law
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3
Atlanta
Information Technology Law
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3
Atlanta
Litigation and Controversy - Tax
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3
Atlanta
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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3
Atlanta
Privacy and Data Security Law
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3
Atlanta
Tax Law
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3
Atlanta
Technology Law

Chicago

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2
Chicago
Litigation - Construction
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3
Chicago
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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3
Chicago
Litigation - Bankruptcy
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3
Chicago
Trusts and Estates

Colorado

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1
Colorado
Corporate Law
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1
Colorado
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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2
Colorado
Banking and Finance Law
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2
Colorado
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
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2
Colorado
Securities / Capital Markets Law
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2
Colorado
Tax Law
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2
Colorado
Trusts and Estates
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2
Colorado
Venture Capital Law

Dallas/Fort Worth

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3
Dallas/Fort Worth
Employment Law - Management
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3
Dallas/Fort Worth
Litigation - Intellectual Property

Los Angeles

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1
Los Angeles
Appellate Practice
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1
Los Angeles
Banking and Finance Law
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1
Los Angeles
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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1
Los Angeles
Health Care Law
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1
Los Angeles
Litigation - Bankruptcy
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1
Los Angeles
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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1
Los Angeles
Litigation - Real Estate
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1
Los Angeles
Real Estate Law
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2
Los Angeles
Commercial Finance Law
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2
Los Angeles
Corporate Law
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2
Los Angeles
Insurance Law
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2
Los Angeles
Trusts and Estates
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3
Los Angeles
Commercial Litigation
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3
Los Angeles
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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3
Los Angeles
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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3
Los Angeles
Securities / Capital Markets Law

Nashville

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1
Nashville
Commercial Litigation
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1
Nashville
Entertainment Law - Music
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1
Nashville
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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2
Nashville
Construction Law
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2
Nashville
Employment Law - Management
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2
Nashville
Litigation - Construction
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2
Nashville
Real Estate Law

Orange County

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1
Orange County
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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1
Orange County
Corporate Law
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1
Orange County
Insurance Law
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2
Orange County
Banking and Finance Law
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2
Orange County
Commercial Litigation
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2
Orange County
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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2
Orange County
Litigation - Bankruptcy
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2
Orange County
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
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2
Orange County
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
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2
Orange County
Real Estate Law
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3
Orange County
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Portland-OR

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Portland-OR
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
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Portland-OR
Commercial Litigation
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Portland-OR
Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
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1
Portland-OR
Litigation - Insurance
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1
Portland-OR
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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1
Portland-OR
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
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1
Portland-OR
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
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1
Portland-OR
Real Estate Law
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1
Portland-OR
Technology Law
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1
Portland-OR
Trusts and Estates
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2
Portland-OR
Corporate Law
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2
Portland-OR
Employment Law - Management
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2
Portland-OR
Insurance Law
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2
Portland-OR
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
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3
Portland-OR
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
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3
Portland-OR
Native American Law

Sacramento

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1
Sacramento
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
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1
Sacramento
Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
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1
Sacramento
Litigation - Real Estate
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1
Sacramento
Trusts and Estates
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2
Sacramento
Commercial Litigation
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2
Sacramento
Corporate Law
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2
Sacramento
Real Estate Law
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3
Sacramento
Litigation - Labor and Employment

San Diego

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1
San Diego
Health Care Law
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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
Equipment Finance Law
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2
San Diego
Litigation - Insurance
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3
San Diego
Banking and Finance Law
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3
San Diego
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
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3
San Diego
Patent Law
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3
San Diego
Tax Law
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3
San Diego
Trusts and Estates

San Francisco

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1
San Francisco
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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1
San Francisco
Litigation - Bankruptcy
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1
San Francisco
Natural Resources Law
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1
San Francisco
Real Estate Law
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2
San Francisco
Energy Law
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2
San Francisco
Family Law
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2
San Francisco
Land Use and Zoning Law
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2
San Francisco
Tax Law
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3
San Francisco
Commercial Litigation
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3
San Francisco
Environmental Law
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3
San Francisco
Trademark Law

Scottsdale

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1
Scottsdale
Commercial Litigation
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1
Scottsdale
Corporate Law
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1
Scottsdale
Litigation - Construction
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1
Scottsdale
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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1
Scottsdale
Real Estate Law
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2
Scottsdale
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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2
Scottsdale
Construction Law
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2
Scottsdale
Franchise Law
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2
Scottsdale
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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2
Scottsdale
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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2
Scottsdale
Litigation - Real Estate
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2
Scottsdale
Tax Law
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3
Scottsdale
Employment Law - Management
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3
Scottsdale
Litigation - Bankruptcy
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3
Scottsdale
Trusts and Estates

Seattle

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1
Seattle
Commercial Litigation
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1
Seattle
Litigation - Real Estate
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1
Seattle
Real Estate Law
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2
Seattle
Construction Law
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2
Seattle
Insurance Law
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2
Seattle
Litigation - Construction
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3
Seattle
Immigration Law

Utah

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1
Utah
Commercial Litigation
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2
Utah
Patent Law
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2
Utah
Real Estate Law
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3
Utah
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
3
Utah
Litigation - Bankruptcy

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Buchalter LLP proudly has 149 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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Client Comments

A strong relationship between a client and their law firm is key to achieving the best possible outcomes. Open communication, trust, and collaboration ensure that attorneys understand each client’s unique goals and needs. Choosing the right firm means finding a team with the experience, knowledge, and dedication to guide you through every stage of the legal process.
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Offices & Contacts

Los Angeles, CA
1000 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1500
Los Angeles, CA 90017-1730
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Scottsdale, AZ
15279 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 400
Scottsdale, AZ 85254-2659
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Irvine, CA
18400 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 800
Irvine, CA 92612-0514
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Sacramento, CA
500 Capitol Mall, Suite 1900
Sacramento, CA 95814-4762
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San Diego, CA
655 West Broadway, Suite 1600
San Diego, CA 92101-8494
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San Francisco, CA
Denver, CO
1099 18th Street, Suite 1900
Denver, CO 80202-1905
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Atlanta, GA
Chicago, IL
180 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2300
Chicago, IL 60601-2808
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Portland, OR
805 Southwest Broadway, Suite 1500
Portland, OR 97205
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Nashville, TN
One Music Circle South, Suite 300
Nashville, TN 37203
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Austin, TX
515 Congress Avenue, Suite 1620
Austin, TX 78701-3576
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Dallas, TX
Fort Worth, TX
464 Bailey Avenue, Suite 220
Fort Worth, TX 76107
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Houston, TX
945 Bunker Hill Road, Suite 525
Houston, TX 77024-1328
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Salt Lake City, UT
60 E. South Temple Street, Ste 1200
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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Seattle, WA
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