Overview

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP has been a part of Los Angeles since the firm’s founding more than forty years ago.  Los Angeles is one of the world’s most vibrant and diverse cities, serving as the gateway to Asia and Latin America.  LA is home to the entertainment industry, but it is also an economic capital where a variety of industries flourish, including technology, automotive, consumer goods, retail, beverage, and financial services.  The economic diversity of the region is only matched by its cultural and ethnic diversity.  Our flagship LA office mirrors the diversity of the city, in the depth and breadth of attorney expertise, in the range of industries and companies represented, and last but not least, in the diversity of our attorneys and professional staff.  Strategically located on the thriving West side of the city, the LA office is our largest office with the greatest number of attorneys nationwide.  With over 160 attorneys in Los Angeles and powerful national capabilities, we provide unparalleled legal, strategic and business advice every day to our valued clients.  Our Los Angeles attorneys leverage the specialized expertise found in each office with the broad capabilities of a national firm – this powerful combination and extraordinary commitment to our clients is the hallmark of Manatt.

Experience and Representative Matters

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP offers comprehensive legal services.  Most of the firm’s practice areas are represented in the Los Angeles office.  Our LA-based attorneys have particular expertise in the following practice areas: Advertising, Marketing & Media; Antitrust; Banking & Financial Industry; Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring; Corporate & Finance; Energy, Environment & Resources; Government & Regulatory; Healthcare; Insurance; Intellectual Property & Internet; Employment & Labor; Litigation; Entertainment; Real Estate & Land Use; Tax, Benefits & Global Compensation; and Venture Capital & Technology.  Our clients represent a range of industries including consumer goods and services, energy and natural resources, entertainment, media and advertising, financial services, healthcare, real estate, technology and transportation.

Manatt & The Community

A founding principle is Manatt’s commitment to the local community.  This relationship-based approach continues to shape our corporate culture and serves as a driving force for our Los Angeles attorneys, who are encouraged to take active leadership roles in local organizations.  Our attorneys are committed to improving the communities where they live and work.  They handle pro bono referrals from a variety of legal service organizations such as Public Counsel Law Center, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, and Bet Tzedek Legal Services.  Additionally, they serve as progressive leaders and active participants in bar associations and civic, cultural, educational, political and charitable activities including Genesis LA, Los Angeles Conservation Corps, Los Angeles Urban League, Town Hall Los Angeles, and United Way of Greater Los Angeles.