Cox Castle Ranked #1 Real Estate Law Firm by Los Angeles Times Studios

For the second year in a row, the firm secured the #1 ranking on the prestigious Top 25 Law Firms in Real Estate list

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP, a leading full-service law firm specializing in real estate in the United States, has once again been named the #1 firm in the Los Angeles Times Studio’s prestigious list of Top 25 Law Firms in Real Estate for the second consecutive year. This accolade underscores Cox Castle's unwavering commitment to delivering innovative solutions, expert guidance, and unparalleled service to clients in the real estate sector.

In addition to this remarkable achievement, Cox Castle ranked #37 on the Top 100 Los Angeles Law Firms list (by attorney headcount) — further solidifying its position as a leader in the legal community across Southern California.

The annual rankings continue to affirm Cox Castle’s dominance in the complex world of real estate law. The firm’s ability to navigate intricate transactions, resolve key disputes, and address regulatory challenges has made it the go-to advisor for developers, investors, lenders, public agencies, and other key industry players.

"We are honored to be once again recognized as the top real estate law firm in Los Angeles by the Los Angeles Times Studios. This reflects the hard work, expertise, and dedication our team brings to every client matter," said Mathew Wyman, Chair of Cox Castle. "Our singular focus on the real estate-related needs of our clients, whatever they may be, enables us to continuously respond efficiently and effectively to an ever-changing and increasingly complex economic and legal landscape in order to help our clients achieve their goals."

Dwayne McKenzie, Managing Partner of Cox Castle, added, "Receiving this recognition for the second year is a testament to our firm's collaboration, innovation, and commitment to excellence. We continuously strive to provide strategic solutions in an increasingly complex real estate and economic landscape, and this award both humbles and motivates us."

With more than 140 attorneys in its Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Francisco offices, Cox Castle offers a full spectrum of real estate-focused legal services and continues to provide unmatched expertise. Recently, the firm established the Cox Castle Wildfire Response Team to aid in the recovery from the devastating wildfires in Southern California in January 2025. Cox Castle’s Response Team, along with its Wildfires Resources Website, serves as a central hub to offer essential resources and guide those affected through the different stages of rebuilding.

Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP

Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP was founded in Los Angeles in 1968, with the goal of providing superior and comprehensive legal services to businesses, institutions, and individuals in all aspects of the real estate, finance, and construction industries. Cox Castle is now one of the largest full-service law firms specializing in real estate in the United States with more than 140 transactional and litigation attorneys in its Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Francisco offices.

The firm has substantial expertise in matters involving land and improved property acquisitions and dispositions; joint ventures; single and multifamily residential development; land use, entitlement and regulatory compliance (including coastal commission and condemnation); office, industrial, retail and mixed-use development, leasing and management; commercial lending and institutional investment; loan workouts and financial restructuring; construction; resort and hospitality; labor and employment; risk management and insurance; environmental compliance; renewable energy and natural resources; and tax and estate planning. For more information, please visit www.coxcastle.com.