Atty. Matt Lamishaw

Atty. Matt Lamishaw

Matt Lamishaw is a transactional real estate lawyer at Kennerly Lamishaw & Rossi LLP, with particular expertise in the acquisition, development, leasing and disposition of commercial real estate, especially retail shopping centers. Mr.

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Matt Lamishaw is a real estate attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Kennerly, Lamishaw & Rossi LLP. Admitted to practice in California, State Bar of California. Educated at New York University (—, 1983) and Stony Brook University (—, 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial (2026). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Matt Lamishaw is a transactional real estate lawyer at Kennerly Lamishaw & Rossi LLP, with particular expertise in the acquisition, development, leasing and disposition of commercial real estate, especially retail shopping centers
  • Mr. Lamishaw’s client base includes national and regional developers and tenants
  • Mr. Lamishaw has represented a variety of clients, including one of the nation’s largest real estate investment trusts, active in the ground-up development of retail projects ranging from supermarket and drug-anchored community centers, to life-style centers, to power centers anchored by so-called “big-box” or “category-killer” retailers
  • Mr. Lamishaw has negotiated dozens of leases or occupancy agreements with most of the major national retailers
  • Recently, he has been increasingly involved in the development and leasing of several urban mixed-use developments, in which the traditional retail component of a project is combined with office space, apartment or condominium housing, a hotel, and/or university facilities
  • Mr. Lamishaw received his BA degree from Stony Brook University in 1980 magna cum laude and his Juris Doctorate degree from New York University School of Law in 1983, where he was a member of the Annual Survey of American Law
  • Mr. Lamishaw is a member of the California Bar Association and the International Council of Shopping Centers, and is a founding partner of the Los Angeles based firm of Kennerly Lamishaw & Rossi LLP. Mr. Lamishaw has been selected to the Southern California Super Lawyers© list for six consecutive years, and has again been honored as one of The Best Lawyers in America©, a distinction bestowed upon the top 4% of attorneys in the country

Practice Areas Explained

Matt Lamishaw's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matt Lamishaw handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matt Lamishaw

Where is Matt Lamishaw's law office located?
Matt Lamishaw's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Kennerly, Lamishaw & Rossi LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matt Lamishaw handle?
Matt Lamishaw focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
Where did Matt Lamishaw go to law school?
Matt Lamishaw earned their education at (—, 1983); (—, 1980).
How can I contact Matt Lamishaw for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Matt Lamishaw received?
Matt Lamishaw's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Landlord Tenant; Best Lawyers in America — Development.

Practice Areas

Education

New York University
- 1983
Stony Brook University
- 1980

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Landlord Tenant
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Development
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Property Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Shopping Center Transactions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Certiorari
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transactions
- 2026

Bar Admissions

California, State Bar of California

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