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In a law firm, broad, deep, and multi-faceted diversity is important to see the big picture and understand the broader context. It helps us relate to our clients and their employees, as well as today’s more-diverse juries and other triers of fact. That’s why AlvaradoSmith, one of California’s largest full-service minority-owned law firms, is creating something new and different: a truly diverse 21st-century firm committed to excellence and helping our clients succeed.

When a Fortune 50 company was looking to sell several thousand stations, we stepped on the gas.

We help a global company with some of their biggest deals, including a billion-dollar sale of an oil refinery and the $2 billion sale of nearly 2,000 service stations. We’re practical, roll-up-your-sleeves-get-it-done lawyers. We solve problems creatively and work efficiently. And we’re one of the largest full-service, minority-owned firms in California.

When Latin America’s largest retailer and supermarket chain was looking to sell their entire U.S. operations, they didn’t need to shop around.

They came to us, and we helped them sell the entire 9-store chain - a deal worth over $28 million. As one of the largest, full-service minority-owned law firm in California, we handle everything from national cases to local ones. We work harder and more efficiently to get the job done.

Craig D. Hardwick

Ralph G. Martinez

Raul F. Salinas

W. Michael Hensley

Catherine S. Meulemans

Ruben A. Smith

Thierry R. Montoya

Rick D. Navarrette

Craig R. Young

Thomas A. Zeigler

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Keith E. McCullough will be presenting at the International Right of Way Association’s Fall Seminar 2020 and Beyond: How Right of Way will shape L.A.’s Future. Keith will be presenting on the intricacies of project development and management with an eminent domain perspective using Los Angeles Department of Water & Power’s recently-completed Barren Ridge Renewables

Top Verdict has recognized the $7.1 million victory in Elks Building Association of Santa Ana v. J.K. Properties, Inc., secured by Kevin A. Day and Jacob M. Clark as the 4th largest bench award in California in 2018 and made its list of Top 20 Court Awards in California. The economy of California is the largest

Forbes magazine has recognized AlvaradoSmith as one of the most recommended firms in Banking & Financial Services. The firm’s Financial Institutions practice protects the rights and defends the interests of banks, lenders, and FinTech companies. Our seasoned trial and appellate attorneys—some of whom held in-house counsel positions in banking before joining the firm—bring a unique

AlvaradoSmith real estate and transaction attorneys Craig D. Hardwick and Ruben A. Smith represented Institutional Multifamily Partners, LLC, in a joint venture with CalPERS in its purchase of a 406-unit apartment complex and 64-slip marina in Redwood City, California. Craig and Ruben guided the deal through all aspects of this critical sale including, title and

The Daily Journal, California’s leading legal newspaper, published a book review by Marc D. Alexander entitled, “Benefiting the Strong and Disadvantaging the Weak”. This review examines “The Cult of Constitution” by Professor Mary Anne Franks. To read the article, click the link here. A subscription to the Daily Journal may be required.

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