Michael L. Matkins

Michael L. Matkins focuses his practice on commercial real estate transactions, joint ventures, and equity investments. He advises clients on acquisitions, sales, financings, and development matters involving complex assets and large-scale projects. With decades of deal-making experience, he is known for practical, business-focused guidance grounded in a sharp understanding of market conditions. Clients rely on him to negotiate terms that align legal strategy with investment goals and risk management carefully.

Michael earned his J.D. from USC Gould School of Law and his B.S. from Stanford University. His education supports a strong foundation in legal analysis, finance, and problem-solving. That background complements his work on sophisticated real estate transactions and investment structures.

In his legal career, Michael has represented sophisticated entrepreneurs, developers, and investors in transactions ranging from one-off investments to major portfolio deals. His experience includes industrial, mixed-use, retail, recreational, and office developments, as well as financings involving equity, preferred equity, and debt. He is recognized for judging risks and rewards accurately and for helping clients move transactions from concept to closing while staying focused on business objectives and market realities.

Michael L. Matkins is active in leading real estate organizations and serves on advisory and governance boards connected to the industry. He has earned recognition from Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, Southern California Super Lawyers, and other legal and business publications. His long-standing involvement in the real estate market, combined with his advisory roles, strengthens his ability to connect client goals with market opportunities, funding sources, and effective deal structures.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member of Board of Governors, Urban Land Institute

Licensed State

• California

Education

• USC Gould School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Stanford University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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