Atty. Ellen Berkowitz
Ellen Berkowitz is a lawyer practicing real estate, land development, land use and 1 other area of law. Ellen received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University, and has been licensed for 37 years.
Land Development & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 37+ Years Experience
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About Ellen Berkowitz at a Glance
Ellen Berkowitz is a real estate, zoning, and environmental attorney based in Los Angeles, California. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in California (1989) and Pennsylvania (1997). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D. Production, 1989) and Brandeis University B.A. cum laude (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Past Vice President, Greek Theater Advisory Committee •Member, Chairman's Circle, Los Angeles Business Council (LABC) •Founding Member and Secretary, LABC Institute •Past President, California Women's Law Center. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ellen Berkowitz
- Ellen Berkowitz is a lawyer practicing real estate, land development, land use and 1 other area of law
- Ellen received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Ellen practices in Los Angeles, CA
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Ellen Berkowitz's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ellen Berkowitz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Real Estate Law in Los Angeles
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Land Use & Zoning in Los Angeles
Ellen Berkowitz is one of 39,875 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →
Environmental Law in Los Angeles
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Ellen Berkowitz
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Ellen Berkowitz's practice in the field of real estate, zoning, and environmental.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ellen Berkowitz brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California and Pennsylvania, Ellen Berkowitz can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate, zoning, and environmental, Ellen Berkowitz can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Ellen Berkowitz attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Ellen Berkowitz Handles in Los Angeles
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