

Irell & Manella LLP, Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA
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1800 Ave of the Stars #900, Los Angeles, CA 90067, United States
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About Irell & Manella LLP, Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA
Irell & Manella LLP was founded in 1941 as Berger & Irell, initially focusing on tax law in Los Angeles. The firm changed its name to Irell & Manella LLP in 1949 and moved to its current Century City location in 1966. With offices in Southern California (Los Angeles and Newport Beach) and Washington, D.C., the firm serves clients worldwide.
For over 80 years, Irell & Manella LLP has concentrated on high-stakes litigation, with a particular emphasis on intellectual property and complex business litigation, especially in the technology sector. The firm's approach involves gaining a deep understanding of clients' businesses to develop innovative strategies. Its legal team includes professionals with advanced scientific degrees and private industry experience. Irell & Manella LLP has a history of significant legal work, including pioneering patent trials, pro bono leadership, and securing substantial verdicts in intellectual property disputes. The firm also provides services in Antitrust and Unfair Competition, Appellate, Art, Insurance, Intellectual Property Transactions, Litigation, Patent Office Trials, Patent Portfolio Management, and Securities Litigation.
From the firm’s website
- Attorneys
- Christopher Abernethy — Partner
- Greg Albano — Associate
- A. Matthew Ashley — Partner
- Thomas W. Barr, Ph.D. — Scientific Fellow
- Aron Berger — Associate
- Richard M. Birnholz — Partner
- Rebecca Carson — Partner
- Louis M. Castruccio — Partner Emeritus
- Isabella Chestney — Associate
- Morgan Chu — Partner
- Dallas Cire — Associate
- Matthew Corey — Associate
- Services listed
- Antitrust and Unfair Competition, Appellate, Art, Insurance, Intellectual Property Litigation, Intellectual Property Transactions, Litigation, Patent Office Trials, Patent Portfolio Management, Securities Litigation
- Founded
- 1941
- Offices
- 1800 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 900, Los Angeles, CA 90067
- 840 Newport Center Drive, Suite 400, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 750 17th Street NW, Suite 850, Washington, DC 20006
- Awards & recognition
- California State Bar President's Pro Bono Service Award
Source: irell.com · checked October 8, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.
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Where is Irell & Manella LLP, Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA located?+
Irell & Manella LLP, Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA is located at 1800 Ave of the Stars #900, Los Angeles, CA 90067, United States. Use the "Get Directions" link on this page to navigate there.
What kind of cases does Irell & Manella LLP, Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA handle?+
Irell & Manella LLP, Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA handles Intellectual Property, Business Law, Civil Litigation. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.
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Call Irell & Manella LLP, Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA at (310) 277-1010 or visit their website. Many firms offer a free or low-cost initial consultation.
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Irell & Manella LLP, Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA has a 4.8-star rating based on 6 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.
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a year ago - John Bodenburg· via Google
Nice building, currently undergoing renovations, so it is a little tricky to find your way in the parking garage. But the parking attendants are very helpful.
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