Over the last three decades, Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo has earned a strong reputation as one of California's most widely respected law firms. Our uncompromising approach to high quality legal work enables us to provide consistently practical management solutions in the areas of employment, labor, construction, education, real estate, general business and business litigation, corporate, taxation, bankruptcy, and immigration.

The National Law Journal recently recognized Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo as one of 20 mid-size law firms for inclusion on their 2011 “Hot List.” To be included on the “List,” the National Law Journal focused on the agility of mid-sized law firms in today’s economy. “The National Law Journal’s Midsize Hot List includes 20 law firms that have thrived amid the downturn.  From among the stacks of nominations we received, we selected firms that experienced a string of successes and that showed innovative ways to run their operations despite the economy.” (July 11, 2011, Midsize Hot List, The National Law Journal) 

With 140 attorneys in seven California offices, our firm was ranked 42nd in the Daily Journal’s annual survey of the “Top California Law Firms,” February 2011.  In March 2010, the firm ranked 27^th in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s annual ranking of the “Top 50 Largest Law Firms in L.A. County.” And, even though California constitutes the major arena for our legal practice, we take an active role in representing our clients' interests across the country. Our firm works together as a cohesive team which allows us to be even more responsive to client needs and facilitates greater communication in litigation, counseling, or business planning.

Our philosophy is driven by a continuing investment in awareness of the broad spectrum of legal issues that affect employers and businesses.  Our firm grasps these issues and counsels clients with an orientation toward preventative measures and practical solutions.  At all times, our attorneys, paralegals, and support personnel work collaboratively to find innovative solutions to client problems and to achieve our clients’ objectives.  We recognize that our success is tied to our clients’ satisfaction.

Our public and private sector clients include California's K-12 school districts, community college districts, municipalities, state agencies, trade groups, nonprofit organizations, and many leading businesses and their owners.

Firm attorneys have litigated a variety of matters in both federal and state courts and before administrative agencies.

In order to properly advise our clients, our attorneys must understand the fundamentals of each company's business objectives or agency policies. Full communication of a company’s culture and strategies will provide our attorneys with a complete understanding of its policies and practices.

We believe that companies and agencies must properly train managers, supervisors, and administrators on a regular basis to effectively manage employees and students.  We encourage in-house training for managers and supervisors to familiarize them with and reinforce administrative or company policies and employment laws.

Thank you for your interest in our firm. We invite you to learn more about us by visiting the Practices and Attorneys sections of this site. If you are looking to build upon your management skills, you will find a multitude of training opportunities under our Events section. We hope to see you at our next Breakfast Briefing or conference. Join us.