About

Provided by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

Sheppard guides owners, investors, developers and lenders through every stage of real estate, from acquisitions to disputes. With one of the nation’s most versatile real estate practices, we deliver innovative solutions for every transaction and asset class.

We represent clients in acquisitions and dispositions, commercial leasing, real estate finance, joint ventures and public-private partnerships, as well as workouts, restructurings and related litigation. Our experience spans all property types, including office, data centers, industrial, multifamily, retail, hospitality, residential, life sciences, education and infrastructure.

Clients value our ability to combine deep market knowledge with a collaborative, problem-solving approach. Our lawyers are known for delivering practical, responsive and efficient business-focused advice. Real estate is a relationship-driven world, and we take pride in building long-term partnerships based on trust, transparency and consistent performance across market cycles. 

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - California: Southern

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP can boast a well-respected real estate practice with a respected bench of experienced practitioners who provide high-quality advice on leases, joint ventures, financings and acquisitions. The firm offers expert counsel for clients such as developers, real estate firms and investors and also advises clients on compliance with environmental and land use issues.

Work Highlights

  • Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP represented 1HWY1 in negotiations with the Port of San Diego and the County of San Diego regarding the $3.5 billion redevelopment of San Diego's Seaport Village.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Pamela L Westhoff
2
Pamela L Westhoff
2
Band 2
Pamela Westhoff is regularly called upon to handle transactions relating to mixed-use development projects. She advises on portfolio acquisitions, leases, joint ventures and dispositions.
Jack H Rubens
4
Jack H Rubens
4
Band 4
Jack Rubens is an experienced land use attorney with expertise in CEQA matters. He has significant experience in handling complex land use lawsuits.

Ranked Lawyers at
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

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California

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

Jack H Rubens
4
Jack H Rubens
4
Band 4

California: Southern

Real Estate

Pamela L Westhoff
2
Pamela L Westhoff
2
Band 2

Members

Provided by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

Anna Dorros

Michael Leake

Head of Department

S. Keith Garner

Head of Department

Timothy Reimers