Business Details
47 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in California
Garrett & Tully has been dedicated to serving public and private sector clients since 1979. With over 200 attorneys across nine California offices, we provide tailored legal solutions for complex challenges. Our team includes recognized leaders in their fields, many of whom have held roles as educators, HR professionals, and architects, bringing multidisciplinary expertise to every case. We prioritize diversity and inclusion, reflected in our recognition as a top law firm for minority equity partners. Our approach combines legal acumen with practical problem-solving to deliver results that align with clients' unique needs.We emphasize proactive counseling, training programs, and litigation strategies to minimize risk and ensure compliance. Our commitment to excellence extends to public safety, education law, real estate litigation, and professional malpractice defense. We maintain transparency and accessibility, offering 24/7 availability for urgent client concerns. Our success is built on decades of experience, a client-centric philosophy, and a dedication to advancing equitable practices within our firm and communities.
Services
Legal Services
Public Sector Law
Private Sector Law
Education Law
Real Estate Litigation
Professional Malpractice Defense
Title Insurance
Public Safety Law
Collective Bargaining
Clery Act Compliance
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in public and private sector law.
- Our team includes attorneys recognized as leaders in their fields.
- We implement a multidisciplinary approach combining legal and practical expertise.
- We maintain 24/7 availability to address urgent client concerns.
- Our firm is nationally recognized for diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Services
Legal Services
We provide comprehensive legal representation across multiple practice areas, including public safety, education law, and real estate litigation. Our attorneys combine decades of experience with multidisciplinary expertise to address complex legal challenges. Clients benefit from tailored strategies that prioritize compliance, risk reduction, and successful outcomes in both litigation and transactional matters.
Public Sector Law
Our firm specializes in advising public agencies on labor relations, collective bargaining, and compliance with state and federal regulations. We offer training programs, disciplinary process guidance, and litigation support to ensure effective governance. Our experience includes representing clients in appellate courts and shaping policies that align with evolving legal standards for public entities.
Education Law
We counsel educational institutions on Clery Act compliance, Title IX investigations, and student discipline matters. Our services include policy development, staff training, and legal defense for colleges and universities. We help clients navigate complex regulatory environments while maintaining safe campus environments and addressing unique institutional challenges.
Real Estate Litigation
Our attorneys handle high-stakes real estate disputes involving title insurance, boundary conflicts, and escrow negligence claims. With decades of trial experience, we represent clients in complex cases that often involve millions of dollars in litigation. Our approach combines strategic advocacy with deep industry knowledge to protect client interests in both routine and bet-the-company matters.
Professional Malpractice Defense
We defend professionals across various industries against malpractice claims, including attorneys, accountants, and real estate agents. Our services cover income tax disputes, real estate transactions, and appellate malpractice cases. We focus on minimizing reputational damage while achieving favorable outcomes through strategic litigation and settlement negotiations.
People
Karen T. Bell
Attorney
Karen T. Bell specializes in education law and Title IX compliance, providing strategic counsel to colleges and universities on regulatory requirements and student discipline matters.
Frank Ahn
Attorney
Frank Ahn focuses on First Amendment issues in higher education, advising institutions on free speech, religious freedom, and anti-discrimination policies in compliance with federal and state laws.
Robert E. Anslow
Attorney
Robert E. Anslow serves as bond counsel for public agency financings, specializing in school district bond issuances and public finance transactions across California.
Andrew M. Aller
Attorney
Andrew M. Aller represents public safety agencies in disciplinary matters and labor relations, providing training programs on internal affairs investigations and police accountability.
John H. Bakhit
Attorney
John H. Bakhit specializes in collective bargaining and labor relations for public agencies, negotiating memoranda of understanding and advising on compliance with public employment laws.
Questions
What areas of law does AALRR specialize in?
AALRR specializes in public and private sector law, including education law, real estate litigation, professional malpractice defense, public safety law, and collective bargaining.
How long has AALRR been in operation?
AALRR has served clients since 1979, providing over four decades of legal expertise across multiple practice areas.
Does AALRR offer training programs for public agencies?
Yes, we provide customized training programs on topics like internal affairs investigations, labor negotiations, and compliance with public safety regulations.
What makes AALRR different from other law firms?
AALRR combines multidisciplinary expertise with a client-centric approach, offering tailored solutions and recognized leadership in diversity and inclusion initiatives.
