Kirk Retz focuses his practice on construction law, real estate and business law. He advises clients on an array of issues including drafting and negotiating commercial leases and construction contracts, land acquisition, permit processes, liens and governmental work. He has particular expertise in Integrated Project Delivery and Green Construction.

Mr. Retz's clients range from Fortune 500-sized companies to small businesses...

Law Firm Info
Reviews

FindLaw.com is doing its part in combating fake reviews. All reviews:

Go through email verification, and reviewers must verify their email addresses.
Can be confirmed and flagged as a verified client by law firms.
Can be reported and subjected to removal if they violate FindLaw.com's Terms of Service.

Click here to view our Terms of Service.

Write A Review

Write a review

Write Your Review

Fields marked with an * are required

1. Rating

Overall rating

How would you rate your overall experience with this lawyer?

Use the up and down arrows to increase or decrease the rating

Please Rate

Optional ratings

Value

Please Rate

Quality Of Service

Please Rate

Professional Competence

Please Rate

2. Review

Your opinion matters

Please share your opinion of working with this attorney. Do not reveal personal information or details about your case. All submitted reviews are shared with the attorney prior to publishing.

Your feedback must be at least 50 characters.Your review must be at least 50 characters

I would recommend this attorney to friends and family: Yes

3. Verification

First nameFirst Name provided is not valid

Last nameLast Name provided is not valid

For verification purposes only.

E-mail provided is not valid

Keep my name anonymous from public view:Yes

Customer Type

Hired Attorney Consulted Attorney Please choose one

Service start yearService Start Year is not valid

Service end yearService End Year is not valid

Please confirm you are not a robot

By submitting this form you agree to receive email communications from FindLaw related to the management of your review.

Privacy Statement Contact Lawyer FAQ

Reason for reporting this postPlease select an option

Email (for verification purposes only)E-mail provided is not valid

About Kirk J. Retz

Practice Areas

Construction Law
Real Estate
Business Law

Litigation

Current Employment Position(s)

Founding Partner

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

California, 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
U.S. District Court Southern District of California
U.S. District Court Northern District of California
U.S. District Court Central District of California
U.S. District Court Eastern District of California

Education

Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California, 1993
J.D.
California State University-Northridge, Northridge, California, 1989
B.A.
Major: Speech Communication (emphasis on law)

Pro Bono Activities

Keepers of Indigenous Ways (Tongva Indian Nonprofit Organization)
Del Amo Rotary Club, Member of the Board
Torrance South Bay YMCA, Member of the Board
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, Member of the Gift Planning Council
El Camino Community College, Bond Oversight Committee
Parks and Activities Commission, City of Rolling Hills Estates

Classes and Seminars

Construction Basics, West Coast Casualty Construction Defect Seminar and Continuing Education of the Bar
Speaker, RE/MAX International Conference for Brokers/Owners & Managers
Speaker, Pacific Coast Builders Conference

Achievements

Honors

Recognized by his Peers as a Super Lawyer

Video & Photo

Photo

Office Information

Address

2550 Via TejonSuite 3A Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

Phone

424-282-3467

Email

Offers Free Initial Consultation

Yes

Websites

https://www.arealestatelawfirm.com

https://www.arealestatelawfirm.com/

https://arealestatelawfirm.com/blog/

Publication

Articles

A Game Plan for Surviving Construction Defect Litigation, Underground Utility Contractor Magazine
Integrated Project Delivery: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, California Real Property Journal, a quarterly publication of the Real Property Law Section of the State Bar of California
Contractual Considerations and Issues Related to Integrated Project Delivery, Aspatore Books published as a chapter in the book "Negotiating and Structuring Construction Contracts: Leading Lawyers on Protecting Client Interests, Managing Risk, and Understanding Recent Trends and Developments"
The SB800 Quagmire, ECA Magazine
When a Developer Becomes a Contractor in the Eyes of the Law, ENR Magazine

When viewing a listing, consider the state advertising restrictions to which lawyers and law firms must adhere, as well as our FindLaw.com Legal Directory disclaimer. Some lawyers publish comparative information regarding the services that they provide which may be subject to specific comparative communications restrictions.

Call us at 424-282-3467

Fields marked with an * are required

* First name

* Last name

* Email your@email.com

* Tell us about your legal need

Phone xxx-xxx-xxxx

Zip code

Preferred contact method

EmailPhone

Send me a copy of this email

DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this web site is intended to convey general information. It should not be construed as legal advice or opinion. It is not an offer to represent you, nor is it intended to create an attorney-client relationship. The use of the internet or this contact form for communication is not necessarily a secure environment. Contacting a lawyer or law firm email through this service will not create an attorney-client relationship, and information will not necessarily be treated as privileged or confidential.

Firm Address

Phone:

424-282-3467

Web:

www.arealestatelawfirm.com

2550 Via TejonSuite 3A Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274