Quality of Work
Quateman LLP is widely recognized for its superior quality of work. We utilize our extensive knowledge of the law not only to address urgent matters, but to provide strategic insights that might not be immediately obvious. As a result, we deliver creative, intelligent and easily-understood solutions that resolve your needs and help you avoid future issues.
Depth of Experience
With a team of attorneys who possess blue-chip educational pedigrees and professional backgrounds, Quateman LLP offers unparalleled depth of experience. From complex transactions to obscure legal challenges, our team has the skill and familiarity to help you develop the most efficient and successful legal strategies. We have been there, we have done that, and now we are ready to bring our experience to each of your legal needs.
Attention to Clients
Lastly, but perhaps most importantly, we are distinguished by the attention we give to our clients. Although we have the expertise and sophistication of a large multinational firm, we focus on one-to-one relationships. We guide you through legal matters with attentive responses, constant access to senior attorneys and partners and an unyielding commitment to your unique concerns. Ultimately, this level of care has been its own reward and has provided Quateman LLP with loyal, satisfied clients for over two decades.
Quateman LLP was founded in 1989 by Lisa Greer Quateman, who serves as the firm's managing partner. Our attorneys mostly practiced with large law firms before joining Quateman LLP, thus ensuring superior experience and expertise along with world-class service and results.
We represent clients in a wide range of industries, from start-ups and middle market companies to multinational corporations, from governmental entities and financial institutions to pension funds.
Quateman LLP is honored to be WBE-certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). The WBENC is the leading resource of diversity suppliers for women-owned businesses. It boasts 250 member corporations and has certified nearly 10,000 qualifying businesses. The WBENC's mission is to "[advance] the success of Corporate Members, certified women's business enterprises, and government entities in partnership with its Regional Partner Organizations (RPOs)."
We are active members of the National Association of Bond Lawyers ("NABL"), whose stated mission is, "to promote the integrity of the municipal market by advancing the understanding of and compliance with the law affecting public finance." The firm is an active participant in NABL's bond attorneys' workshops and seminars.
Quateman LLP proudly supports Airports Council International - North America (ACI-NA), the largest of the five worldwide regions of the Airports Council International (ACI). Its prime purpose is to advance the interests of airports and to promote professional excellence in airport management and operations. Partners Lisa Greer Quateman and Timothy Reimers attend meetings of ACI-NA's Legal Affairs Committee. Ms. Quateman has twice been invited to speak on airport-related finance issues for the Legal Affairs Committee. The firm serves as outside counsel to several airports.
Quateman LLP is a member of the California Public Securities Association (California PSA), a 35-member group which works with state and local governments "to facilitate municipal issuers' access to the capital markets." The group provides input on legislation that affects the municipal marketplace and supports voter initiatives that provide funds for important public projects. Members sponsor educational conferences which assist lawmakers to negotiate the municipal marketplace.
Quateman LLP is a dedicated supporter of Commercial Real Estate Women - Los Angeles (CREW-LA), of which Lisa Quateman has been a member since 1985. Ms. Quateman is a past President, National Delegate, General Counsel and Director of CREW-LA and currently serves on the Advisory Board. In 2010, Ms. Quateman received the organization's Women at the Top award.
The purpose of the CREW network is to advance the interests of women in commercial real estate, and its membership includes experienced professionals in all aspects of the business: developers, investors, brokers, lenders, appraisers, consultants, title and escrow representatives, asset managers, space planners, accountants, property managers, architects, and attorneys.
The Los Angeles chapter was formed in 1984 and is now one of 68 CREW chapters in North America.
Quateman LLP is an active member of the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF). NAMWOLF identifies and certifies a select group of minority and women-owned law firms with a history of fine performance. NAMWOLF applicants are required to undergo a rigorous screening process, including being Martindale-Hubbell AV Peer Review rated, having a significant corporate law practice and otherwise meeting the highest standards of excellence.
NAMWOLF also advocates the use of its certified minority and women-owned law firms by major corporations and public entities throughout the United States.
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The firm is a long-time supporter of the non-profit organization Southern California Leadership Network (SCLN). Partnered with the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, SCLN's mission is "to develop a productive network of exemplary and diverse leaders in the business, government and community sectors who are capable of addressing the critical challenges facing the Southern California region." SCLN's core civic leadership development programs are Leadership L.A. and Leadership Southern California.
Partners Lisa Greer Quateman and Timothy Reimers and attorney Lisa Valde are graduates of Leadership L.A. Ms. Quateman serves on SCLN's Board of Directors.
Quateman LLP is a member of the British American Business Council - Los Angeles (BABCLA), for which partner Tracey Ginn currently serves as Director, Legal Counsel and Secretary.
BABCLA's purpose is "promoting friendship and commerce by supporting economic growth between the US and the UK. We are committed to the principles of free trade, open markets, strengthening private enterprise, the unrestricted flow of information and promoting bilateral trade and investment. We work closely with the UK and US Governments and have many local, regional and global alliances to attain our objectives and help meet our members' needs."
BABCLA is affiliated with International BABC, which has 25 chapters and 2,500 member companies located throughout North America and the United Kingdom.
The firm is an active member of ProVisors, a cross-discipline networking community that promotes and facilitates professional excellence and enables information sharing and collaboration. Attorneys, accountants and professionals in the fields of banking and finance, consulting and service, financial services, human resources, insurance services, investment management, marketing and real estate are all welcome.
Since its inception in 1988 (as Professional Network Group, Inc.), ProVisors has grown to a membership of over 1,300 professionals in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego and San Francisco.
Quateman LLP is an Affiliate Member of the Special Assets Management Association (SAMA), a non-profit trade organization which seeks to increase networking opportunities for professionals in the workout arena. Lisa Quateman was a speaker at SAMA's first annual conference (2010).
Quateman LLP is rated AV (preeminent; 5 out of 5) by Martindale-Hubbell. Martindale-Hubbell compiles its ratings through peer and client reviews.
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