Overview

California law is unique, and our experience with growth-driven business results gives us a clear perspective on laws in other states too. A leading California-based law firm with more than 100 attorneys, Archer Norris delivers solid, affordable legal counsel that is direct and on point. We resolve commercial disputes, steer groundbreaking deals, reduce risks and maximize opportunities wherever our clients need us. And that gives us a long view on your legal landscape.

Main Practices

Appellate

The Archer Norris appellate team represents clients requiring a new perspective on a case outcome. We have obtained precedent-setting and published decisions on complex cases facing clients with interests in insurance, construction and real estate.

Business

Archer Norris attorneys are skilled deal makers and litigators. Our clients range from individuals and family-owned businesses to Fortune 500 companies. We have experience in key industries including utilities, banking, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, real estate and construction. We also advise on all aspects of trust and estate law.

Employment & Human Resources Services

From mom and pops to multinational, Fortune 500 corporations, Archer Norris regularly helps employers navigate California’s maze of workplace laws. We assist with legal compliance, advise on preventive practices and represent businesses in employment litigation.

Environment & Natural Resources

Archer Norris attorneys practice on California’s precedent-setting environmental frontline. We negotiate virtually every aspect of complex financial, transactional, regulatory and litigation issues involving state and federal environmental laws.

Financial Services

Unprecedented scrutiny and regulatory enforcement are the new way of life for the financial services industry. Our practice includes lender and other creditor representation in litigation, transactions, financings, workouts, bankruptcies and receiverships, forensic audits and fraud for financial services clients throughout California and beyond.

Government Public Agency

We help guide public and private projects affecting the quality of life in communities across the state. Archer Norris attorneys have counseled healthcare districts and facilities, developers, school districts, water districts and solid waste management facilities.

Insurance

The threat of regulation through litigation looms over insurers across the nation. Our insurance litigation and coverage practices touch nearly every type of coverage insurers provide. We regularly manage high-demand cases involving complex claims of causation and liability, including claims-handling strategies, endorsements, bad faith and contribution, coverage disputes and interpreted coverage.

Intellectual Property

Our attorneys offer comprehensive and integrated advice encompassing both the protection and exploitation of their clients’ intellectual property interests.

Litigation

Archer Norris attorneys manage the risks of litigation and use dispute resolution to add certainty to our clients’ business futures. We defend local, national and international companies, employers and insurance carriers in civil litigation across California, Nevada and in other states too. Our impressive list of hundreds of cases we have successfully taken to trial reflects our ability to respond quickly to a fast-evolving legal crisis or business opportunity.

Real Estate/Land Use/Construction

Aligned with the real estate and construction industries, Archer Norris attorneys guide transactions and resolve litigation in California and beyond. We protect our clients’ needs through the ups and downs of the real estate and construction roller coaster.