WHO WE ARE

Lawrence Bartels LLP is a litigation and transactional boutique specializing in high-end commercial litigation and business disputes throughout California. All our lawyers have substantial trial experience and are alumni of AmLaw 100 law firms.

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WHAT WE DO

Pure and simple, we prepare every case as if it is going to trial. From multi-million dollar partnership disputes to routine breach of contract cases, every case is handled with the same diligence and attention to detail.

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WHERE WE WORK

We provide legal services throughout the United States, primarily in California (Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles, and the Bay Area), but also accept discrete assignments in other parts of the country.

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A GLOBAL VIEW

Our lawyers look at the bigger perspective when assessing your case. Not only how to handle your case, but how the potential results will affect you and your business in the long run.

EXPERT LAWYERS

Our lawyers are AV-Rated by Martindale, have been chosen as Top Attorneys in Orange County by the OC Register, and ranked as Super Lawyers by Super Lawyers Magazine.

CLIENT FOCUS

Our goal is to get the best results for you. We accomplish that by listening to our clients, learning their business, and by advising them on the best course of action.

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE

Our lawyers are well-known in the legal community, and have a broad network of connections with local attorneys, experts, consultants, and investigators.

OUR EXPERTS ARE WAITING TO HEAR FROM YOU.

We’re here to help answer your questions. Legal matters can be complicated, and our experts are on hand to help advise you of your options. We take great pride in using our expertise for you and look forward to hearing from you.

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50 YEARS OF LEGAL EXPERTISE

OUR PEOPLE

  • Robert Scott Lawrence

  • David T. Bartels

  • J. Joseph Wasito

  • Grady Glover

LITIGATION PRACTICE AREAS

Business
Commercial
Securities
Employment
Intellectual Property

OUR PRACTICE AREAS

Corporate Governance
Internal Investigations
Merger  and Acquisitions

“Robert Lawrence has represented me and my company in ongoing scorched earth litigation – including two trials — over the last 7 years. I trust his judgment completely.”

Raymond Harper. Owner, Aurora Western Pacific Advisors

“David Bartels provided the company great insights through some very difficult times. His hard work and effort allowed the company to move forward and stay focused on its core values, resulting in the most profitable quarters in its history as opposed to the problems of the past. I would recommend and hire David again.”

Dale Fuller, Interim President & CEO, McAfee
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NATIONAL

Our cases may be local, but our clients are not. We represent clients from New York to Chicago to Scottsdale.

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PARTNERSHIPS

We frequently act as local counsel in federal court for out-of-state attorneys, and have relationships with attorneys in many states who act in the same capacity for us.

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EXCELLENCE

As Vince Lombardi said, “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” At Lawrence Bartels LLP, we chase perfection.

LET’S WORK TOGETHER

We work as a team with leading firms around the United States to give our clients the best possible advice.

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