
Buchalter
About Buchalter
Buchalter is a premier, full-service business law firm with a legacy of delivering strategic legal counsel for over 90 years. Serving clients from early-stage ventures to global corporations, the firm is trusted for its practical solutions, industry insight, and unwavering commitment to client success. Across key markets—including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and beyond—Buchalter supports clients through every phase of business growth and transition.
Buchalter excels in a wide spectrum of practice areas, including corporate transactions, commercial finance, real estate, healthcare, intellectual property, labor and employment, and complex litigation. The firm’s specialized task forces—such as those focused on immigration, white collar defense, and wildfire response—underscore its adaptability and forward-thinking legal strategies tailored to client needs in real time.
Buchalter harnesses advanced legal technologies to streamline workflows and enhance client service. From eDiscovery platforms like Relativity and Everchron to secure extranet sharing via FileSite, its in-house capabilities reduce costs and ensure responsive, real-time collaboration. The firm’s NVPN network and video-over-IP conferencing strengthen cross-office integration, enabling multi-jurisdictional teams to deliver seamless service across the U.S.
Buchalter fosters a culture of leadership, inclusion, and excellence. Attorneys are deeply engaged in civic and professional communities, contributing to organizations like the Public Law Center, Legal Aid Society, and various bar associations. These contributions reflect the firm’s belief that effective legal counsel extends beyond technical expertise, including understanding client industries, values, and communities.
Buchalter is consistently recognized for its legal excellence by Chambers and Partners, Best Lawyers in America, The Daily Journal, and National Law Journal. This recognition spans 20 practice areas, reflecting the firm’s breadth and depth. Clients benefit from the talents of attorneys who are not only legal scholars but also experienced advisors with backgrounds in science, finance, and industry.
Buchalter remains committed to diversity, innovation, and client-centered advocacy. It guides businesses through regulatory, transactional, and litigation landscapes with skill and foresight. Its legacy is built on trust, results, and a vision for the future of business law.
Practice Areas
- Lending
- Bankruptcy Litigation
- Chapter 11
- Chapter 9
- Commercial Finance
- Corporate
- Franchise
- International Business & Trade
- Japan Practice
- Greater China Practice
- Latin America Practice
- Cybersecurity
- FDA Regulatory Compliance Group
- Products Liability
- Discrimination/Harassment Actions
- Wage & Hour Law
- Wrongful Termination and Retaliation Actions
- Compliance with Privacy Laws
- Workplace Drug, Alcohol & Theft Issues
- Leaves of Absence
- Staff Reductions, including WARN Issues
- Union Relations
- Defense of OSHA Citations
- Unfair Competition Claims, Trade Secrets, Corporate Raiding
- Risk Management--Policies and Agreements
- Workplace Audits
- Trade Secrets & Employee Mobility
- Business Tax Planning
- International Tax Planning
- Real Estate Tax Planning
- Executive Compensation
- Employee Benefits
- Tax-Exempt Organizations
- Tax Controversies
- Cohabitation, Premarital, and Post-marital Agreements
- Divorce
- Spousal support
- Property and Business Valuation
- Multistate and international issues
- Mediation
- Government, Regulatory & Administrative
- Energy & Natural Resources
- Environmental Law Practice
- Health Care
- Investor-Based Immigration - EB-5 Visas
- L-1 Visas
- E-1 & E-2 Visas
- Employment-Based Immigration
- Global Resources
- Temporary Visitors & U.S. Consular Services
- Advanced Technologies
- Agreements
- Copyright, Prosecution, and Litigation
- False Advertising
- IP Audits and Counsel
- IP Enforcement and Transfer
- Patent Prosecution (U.S. and International)
- New Media/E-Commerce
- Patent Litigation
- Publicity/Privacy Rights
- Trademark Litigation
- Trademark & Service Mark Prosecution (U.S. and International)
- Appellate
- Class Actions
- Privacy & Data Security
- White Collar & Investigation
- Land Use
- Commercial Lease
- Real Estate Finance
- Mortgage Lending
- e-Discovery
- Insurance
Our Attorneys

Shawn M. Christianson

Adam Doupe

Jack Darrington

Jay S. Bowen

Olivia A. Courogen

Amber Arias

Thomas P. Yardley Jr.

Peter G. Bertrand
