Atty. Rick S. Kirkbride
Rick Kirkbride is a partner in the Real Estate practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s Century City office. Mr.
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Rick S. Kirkbride is a real estate attorney based in Century City, California, practicing at Paul Hastings LLP. Educated at Loyola Marymount University (J.D., 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Leisure and Hospitality Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Leisure and Hospitality Law (Los Angeles) (2025). Serands clients in Century City, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Rick Kirkbride is a partner in the Real Estate practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s Century City office
- Mr. Kirkbride is also Chair of the Global Hospitality & Leisure practice group and brings over 35 years of experience representing institutional real estate companies and capital providers in the acquisition, development, finance and operation of hotels, resorts, other hospitality properties, and businesses throughout North America, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia and the Middle East
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Why local counsel matters in California
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 Century City 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 andnue, 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.
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