Gilchrist & Rutter, one of the premier real estate and business transaction law firms in Southern California, specializes in handling complex issues in all aspects of real estate development, acquisitions & dispositions, financing and leasing of major commercial, industrial and multifamily properties.
Gilchrist & Rutter also maintains significant practices in environmental compliance; tax law; corporate law; litigation of insurance, securities and real estate disputes (at both trial and appeal level); private equity, venture capital and §1031 exchange transactions; entity formation; mergers & acquisitions; employment law; and intellectual property rights. We advocate continuing legal education for all our attorneys in order to provide the most current, in-depth analysis of the legal climate and judicial perspectives.
Many of our lawyers are distinguished speakers, lecturers and writers who have authored or are frequently cited as designated experts in numerous national publications, books, journals, magazines and broadsheet newspapers. Their leadership and expertise also extends to government advisory committees, as well as to organizing and chairing professional conferences and seminars.
Gilchrist & Rutter actively supports and assists a number of worthy charitable and professional organizations, and is dedicated to advancing and promoting responsible corporate leadership in all its endeavors.
Since 1983, Gilchrist & Rutter has demonstrated a commitment to providing our clients with exceptionally creative, responsive and effective legal representation. Our strategic, results-oriented approach to maximizing client goals allows us to focus our experience, energy, judgment and drive to produce optimal outcomes.
Gilchrist & Rutter represents a broad spectrum of clients, from individuals and small businesses, to billion-dollar land development projects and corporate mergers & acquisitions. Regardless of interest, size or need, each of our clients receives the highest courtesy, respect and quality of service from us, from initial engagement to matter completion.