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As counsel to our clients, our goal is to avoid litigation whenever possible. However, when litigation becomes unavoidable, Allen Matkins provides creative, results-oriented, resourceful and cost-effective problem-solving assistance.

Allen Matkins’ experience is comprehensive, and we are recognized nationwide for our expertise in handling complex business disputes, whether through alternative dispute resolution or litigation.

"They provide high-quality representation with a major concern for cost. They do not surprise us with large bills."

 - Vice President and Senior Counsel, International Hotel Chain

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Benchmark Litigation 2023 edition recognized Michael Betz, Charles Jarrell, Robert Moore, and Anthony Oliva as “Local Litigation Stars.” Marissa Dennis and Ryan Waggoner named “Rising Stars.”

Daily Journal’s Top Defense Verdicts of 2019: Scott J. Leipzig, Marissa M. Dennis, and Tim C. Hsu recognized for defense win in Citizen Systems America Corp. v. SMTC Manufacturing Corp. of California et al.

Los Angeles Business Journal named Marissa Dennis a"Top Litigator and Trial Lawyer in Los Angeles" in 2019 and Scott Leipzig in 2020.

The 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America recognized 40 Allen Matkins attorneys. In addition to the individual acknowledgements, Allen Matkins received Metropolitan Tier 1 Rankings in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers' “Best Law Firms" in Orange County for Litigation-Labor & Employment; in San Diego for Litigation-Bankruptcy, Litigation-Construction, and Litigation-Real Estate; and in San Francisco for Litigation-Environmental.

Chambers USA 2022 has ranked Allen Matkins as the number one real estate law firm in California for the 21th consecutive year. Our Construction Group and Environmental Group were ranked again this year in California.

Super Lawyers magazine in 2022 recognized 33 Allen Matkins attorneys.

Los Angeles Business Journal named Marissa M. Dennis to its Top Minority Attorneys (2018-2019, 2021) and Most Influential Women Attorneys (2018, 2021).

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