Overview

Manatt is a multidisciplinary, integrated national professional services firm known for quality and an extraordinary commitment to clients. We are keenly focused on specific industry sectors, providing legal and consulting capabilities at the very highest levels to achieve our clients’ business objectives.

Our groundbreaking approach—bringing together legal services, advocacy and business strategy—differentiates us from our competitors and positions us to provide a unique and compelling value proposition. We strive to be essential to our clients.

From our roots in banking, entertainment and government, our clients are from industries as diverse as healthcare, financial services, media, technology, retail and consumer products, real estate, and energy. Our practice mix and deep understanding of the industries that drive the U.S. and global economies benefit clients as we resolve complex and potentially enterprise-threatening disputes, help finance their operations and expand their businesses, and navigate the maze of law and regulation governing virtually all commercial activity.

Our strong presence in America’s most important business markets enables us to address and exceed client expectations. Our largest offices are strategically located in Los Angeles, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Orange County, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Boston and San Diego. Our offices in Sacramento and Albany—the capitals of California and New York—provide connections to government decision makers and to solutions that are unavailable from our competitors.

Beyond this energizing work, we are deeply committed to diversity, to public service, to involvement in the communities we serve and to excellence in all we do.

Founded:
1965
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Practice Areas:
42
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
84

Rankings

National

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Advertising Law
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Appellate Practice
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Commercial Litigation
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Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
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Financial Services Regulation Law

Regional

Albany

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Albany
Government Relations Practice

Boston

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Boston
Bet-the-Company Litigation
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Boston
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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Boston
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Boston
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
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Boston
Appellate Practice

About Our Clients

See: https://www.manatt.com/Clients.aspx

Select Clients

Aetna AT&T Blue Shield of California DIRECTV Draper Fisher Jurvetson Goldman, Sachs & Co. Macerich Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Siemens Sony Pictures Entertainment Tesoro Petroleum Corp. Toyota Motor Sales (USA)

Rankings

National

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Advertising Law
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Appellate Practice
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Commercial Litigation
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Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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1
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Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
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Financial Services Regulation Law
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Health Care Law
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Land Use and Zoning Law
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Litigation - Real Estate
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Tax Law
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Banking and Finance Law
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Corporate Law
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Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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Energy Law
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Entertainment Law - Music
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Environmental Law
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2
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Litigation - Environmental
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Litigation - Labor and Employment
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2
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Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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2
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Natural Resources Law
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2
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Real Estate Law
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2
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Securities / Capital Markets Law
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3
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Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants

Regional

Albany

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1
Albany
Government Relations Practice

Boston

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1
Boston
Bet-the-Company Litigation
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Boston
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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Boston
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Boston
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
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Boston
Appellate Practice
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Boston
Commercial Litigation
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Boston
Employment Law - Individuals
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Boston
Criminal Defense: General Practice
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3
Boston
Litigation - First Amendment
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Boston
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Chicago

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Health Care Law
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Chicago
Nonprofit / Charities Law

Los Angeles

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Los Angeles
Administrative / Regulatory Law
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Los Angeles
Advertising Law
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Los Angeles
Appellate Practice
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Los Angeles
Banking and Finance Law
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Los Angeles
Commercial Litigation
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Los Angeles
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
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Los Angeles
Energy Law
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Los Angeles
Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
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Los Angeles
Entertainment Law - Music
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Los Angeles
Environmental Law
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Los Angeles
Financial Services Regulation Law
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Los Angeles
Health Care Law
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Litigation - Environmental
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Los Angeles
Litigation - Health Care
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Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
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Los Angeles
Litigation - Real Estate
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Los Angeles
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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Los Angeles
Natural Resources Law
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Los Angeles
Real Estate Law
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Securities / Capital Markets Law
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Los Angeles
Tax Law
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Los Angeles
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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Corporate Law
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Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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2
Los Angeles
Land Use and Zoning Law
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Los Angeles
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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2
Los Angeles
Utilities Law
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3
Los Angeles
Insurance Law
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3
Los Angeles
Leisure and Hospitality Law
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3
Los Angeles
Litigation - Bankruptcy

New York City

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New York City
Advertising Law
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New York City
Health Care Law
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New York City
Commercial Litigation
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New York City
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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New York City
Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
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New York City
Real Estate Law

Orange County

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Orange County
Banking and Finance Law
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Orange County
Corporate Compliance Law
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Orange County
Real Estate Law
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Orange County
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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Orange County
Land Use and Zoning Law

San Francisco

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San Francisco
Commercial Litigation
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San Francisco
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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San Francisco
Land Use and Zoning Law
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San Francisco
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
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San Francisco
Nonprofit / Charities Law
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San Francisco
Real Estate Law
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Tax Law
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San Francisco
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
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Trusts and Estates

Washington, D.C.

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Health Care Law
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Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Washington, D.C.
Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Practice Areas

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 44 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Advertising Law
  • Antitrust Law
  • Appellate Practice
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Consumer Protection Law
  • Copyright Law
  • Corporate Compliance Law
  • Corporate Governance Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Energy Law
  • Energy Regulatory Law
  • Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
  • Entertainment Law - Music
  • Environmental Law
  • Financial Services Regulation Law
  • Government Contracts
  • Government Relations Practice
  • Health Care Law
  • Insurance Law
  • International Trade and Finance Law
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
  • Litigation - Environmental
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Patent Law
  • Privacy and Data Security Law
  • Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law
  • Tax Law
  • Trademark Law
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Venture Capital Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP proudly has 84 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 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.
Client comments reflect personal opinions and individual experiences. Every case is different, and outcomes depend on specific facts and circumstances. Past results and testimonials do not guarantee similar outcomes in future matters. For personalized legal advice, consult directly with an experienced attorney who can evaluate your specific situation and provide tailored guidance.
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Offices & Contacts

Los Angeles, CA
2049 Century Park East, Suite 1700
Los Angeles, CA 90067
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San Diego, CA
Boston, MA
Costa Mesa, CA
695 Town Center Drive, 14th Floor
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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Redwood City, CA
203 Redwood Shores Parkway, Suite 450
Redwood City, CA 94065
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Sacramento, CA
San Francisco, CA
One Embarcadero Center, 30th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
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Washington, DC
1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036
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Chicago, IL
151 North Franklin Street, Suite 2600
Chicago, IL 60606
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Boston, MA
177 Huntington Avenue, Suite 2500
Boston, MA 02115
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Albany, NY
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