Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Orange County, CA
Rutan & Tucker is a premier law firm with a legacy of excellence spanning decades. Established as the largest full-service law firm in Orange County, we have expanded our practice to Northern California and Arizona through strategic office locations. Our team comprises highly regarded attorneys recruited from over 30 top law schools nationwide, many of whom hold prestigious honors and judicial clerkships. We deliver sophisticated legal solutions across diverse industries including corporate, real estate, intellectual property, and government law.Our client-centric approach combines deep technical expertise with a commitment to cost-effective strategies tailored to individual business goals. With strong connections to financial and legal networks, we provide strategic counsel on mergers, acquisitions, compliance, and international transactions. Our firm culture emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and community service through extensive pro bono programs and charitable initiatives.
Services
Corporate Law
Employment Law
Intellectual Property
Real Estate Law
Government Relations
Litigation Services
Tax Compliance
Land Use Planning
Mergers & Acquisitions
Environmental Law
Details
- Year established: 1956
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of legal experience across multiple practice areas
- Our attorneys hold prestigious law school honors and judicial clerkships
- We maintain a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion
- We provide strategic counsel through our extensive industry connections
- We combine local expertise with national practice capabilities
Services
Corporate Law
Our corporate law practice provides comprehensive legal counsel for business formation, governance, and transactions. We represent public and private companies in mergers, acquisitions, compliance, and international operations. Our attorneys combine technical expertise with strategic business insight to help clients navigate complex regulatory environments while optimizing growth opportunities through tailored legal solutions.
Intellectual Property
We offer full-spectrum intellectual property services including patent prosecution, trademark registration, and copyright protection. Our team advises on IP portfolio management, licensing agreements, and litigation defense. With technical expertise in engineering, biotechnology, and computer science, we help clients protect innovations across industries while developing strategies to maximize the commercial value of their intellectual property assets.
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice covers acquisitions, development, financing, and leasing for commercial and residential properties. We represent developers, investors, and financial institutions in complex transactions and land use matters. Our attorneys provide strategic guidance on zoning regulations, environmental compliance, and construction contracts to ensure successful project execution across California and Arizona markets.
Government Relations
We represent public agencies and private clients in municipal law matters including land use planning, election law, and regulatory compliance. Our team handles CEQA environmental reviews, eminent domain proceedings, and water rights litigation. With deep experience in local government operations, we provide strategic counsel on policy development, public contracts, and administrative law challenges.
Litigation Services
Our litigation team handles complex commercial disputes, employment law cases, and appellate matters. We represent clients in state and federal courts across business, real estate, and intellectual property litigation. With a focus on efficient resolution, we combine aggressive advocacy with strategic negotiation to protect client interests while minimizing business disruption through tailored dispute resolution strategies.
People
Gregg Amber
Partner
Corporate law specialist with 25+ years of experience in mergers and acquisitions. Recipient of multiple legal excellence awards. Active in community development initiatives.
Natalie Dundas
Partner
Corporate and securities law expert with focus on compliance and governance. Recognized for leadership in women's business initiatives. Serves on several nonprofit boards.
Alan Fenstermacher
Partner
Land use and entitlement attorney with expertise in environmental law. Former city attorney with extensive public policy experience. Lectures on municipal law topics.
William Meehan
Partner
Real estate law specialist with focus on commercial development. Recognized for innovative financing solutions. Active in affordable housing initiatives across California.
Michael Rubin
Partner
Government relations attorney with expertise in election law and public policy. Serves as city attorney for multiple municipalities. Recognized for civic leadership contributions.
Questions
What practice areas does Rutan & Tucker specialize in?
We specialize in corporate law, real estate, intellectual property, government relations, litigation, and employment law with industry-specific expertise in technology, healthcare, and public entities.
Where are Rutan & Tucker's offices located?
Our main offices are in Irvine (Orange County), San Francisco, Palo Alto, and Scottsdale, serving clients throughout California and Arizona.
What industries does Rutan & Tucker serve?
We serve technology companies, healthcare providers, real estate developers, public entities, financial institutions, and multinational corporations across diverse sectors.
How experienced is Rutan & Tucker's legal team?
Our attorneys include former judicial clerks, law school honors graduates, and recognized leaders with decades of combined experience in their respective practice areas.
Does Rutan & Tucker handle pro bono work?
Yes, we maintain a strong commitment to community service through extensive pro bono programs supporting over 200 charitable initiatives annually.
