Atty. Lisa Specht
Lisa Specht is a lawyer practicing administrative law, election law, government & regulatory and 7 other areas of law. Lisa received a degree from San Fernando Valley College of Law, and has been licensed for 50 years.
Administrative Law & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 50+ Years Experience
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About Lisa Specht at a Glance
Lisa Specht is a Partner, Real Estate and Land Use, Government Practice based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Manatt Phelps And Phillips Llp. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, and government. Admitted to practice in California (1976). Educated at San Fernando Valley College of Law Woodland Hills CA (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles, Membership Activities Chair of the Board, The Music Center, Claremont Colleges, Emeritus Trustee, Pitzer College, and Emeritus Board Member, Legal Momentum. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Lisa Specht
- Lisa Specht is a lawyer practicing administrative law, election law, government & regulatory and 7 other areas of law
- Lisa received a degree from San Fernando Valley College of Law, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Lisa practices at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in Los Angeles, CA
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Lisa Specht's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lisa Specht 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
Lisa Specht is one of 39,875 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →
Government & Administrative Law in Los Angeles
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Lisa Specht is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in California →
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 Lisa Specht
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 Lisa Specht's practice in the field of real estate, zoning, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Lisa Specht brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate, zoning, and government, Lisa Specht 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 Lisa Specht 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 Lisa Specht Handles in Los Angeles
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Lisa Specht has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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