$ 395-395 per hour
Eli Allen Gordon
About Eli
Biography
Eli Gordon is the Managing Partner of the Business Real Estate Group in Los Angeles. Mr. Gordon has been recognized as one of the leading real estate litigation defense attorneys in Los Angeles and has represented some of the largest property owners and managers in the country in high stakes litigation. Mr. Gordon is the Chair of the Affordable Housing Practice Group at Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP and has been a distinguished member of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) government affairs committee.
Mr. Gordon joined Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP in 2006 as a law clerk while attending Chapman University School of Law in Orange, California. Mr. Gordon then joined KTS as an Associate Attorney in 2007 and, after exhibiting an exemplary record of results for his clients, was named Partner in 2014.
Mr. Gordon’s practice has focused primarily on defending complex litigation matters filed in state and federal court against owners and managers of residential and commercial real estate including, but not limited to, mass Plaintiff habitability disputes, fair housing disputes, wrongful eviction claims, breach of lease actions and other matters in the business and real estate arena. Mr. Gordon’s work in prosecuting commercial breach of lease complaints has led to judgments totaling in the millions of dollars for his clients. Mr. Gordon has handled several high profile appellate matters and has presented argument before the California Court of Appeals, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and Bankruptcy Appellate Panel.
Mr. Gordon is also an active member of the California Apartment Association, the Institute of Real Estate Management and the California Self Storage Association.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Litigation
50%
19 years | 500 cases
Personal Injury
20%
19 years | 150 cases
Real Estate
20%
19 years | 500 cases
Appeals
10%
19 years | 25 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Texas for 6 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2020
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 18 years
State: California
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Kimball Tirey & St John LLP
915 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1650, Los Angeles, CA, 90017-2658
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Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Landlord & Tenant
Posted by John B | April 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Timely, Consistent, Excellent Counsel
I have consulted with Eli on many occasions over the years for solutions to our self-storage headaches. He has assisted us in resolving difficult situations, from evictions to lien law, to probate and the miscellaneous issues that he refers to as "real good ones." Eli provides consistent, astute coun...
Posted by Serena | February 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
The Best in Real Estate
Working in property management is like navigating a mine field of legal issues. Eli has always helped me navigate that mine field with ease. Eli has helped me with a ton of different issues such as covenants, contract negotiations, landlord tenant questions, and anything and everything that goes alon...
Posted by JoAnn | January 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Great Firm all the way around
As a property manager and homeowner, The attorneys at this firm are very knowledgeable. I've hired them on several occasions from just a simple question to evictions, governing docs etc.
Posted by Alexander | January 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
My go-to attorney on LA landlord-tenant matters
Eli has consistently been available (an issue I've unfortunately had with several other attorneys) to me when caught in a landlord-tenant bind. He is knowledgeable, professional, fair and responsive.
Posted by anonymous | January 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Managing Member
Mr Gordon helped us with a fraudulently based civil suit filed by a free legal services firm on behalf of a mentally disturbed, disgruntled tenant. Eli helped us greatly reduce the inevitable settlement & was fair in his firms charged fees.
Eli Allen Gordon's Lawyer Endorsements
"Eli is a fantastic attorney whose goal is always to do what is most practical for the client. He is extremely knowledgeable and strikes a killer balance of professional rapport and zealous advocacy when dealing with opposing counsel."
"Eli is a true professional. He possesses that unique ability to zealously advocate for a client while simultaneously negotiating a resolution in their favor. His knowledge of the law and work ethics are unparalleled. Eli is always a pleasure to work with. Our clients absolutely love him."
"Eli Gordon is one of my co-workers. We work in different practice areas in the firm and I routinely refer my clients to him on a regular basis (and with confidence, knowing that he will represent them well in any matter). He is smart, funny, very good at thinking outside the box and listens to his clients when representing them. I've received only positive feedback from every client that has worked with him."
"I first met Eli Gordon when he started his legal journey at Kimball, Tirey & St. John as a law clerk. He was bright, energetic, ethical and a dedicated worker. His knowledge in Landlord/Tenant Law, litigation, etc. is immeasurable. I am always impressed with his work product and the satisfaction our clients feel when he represents them in any manner. He never disappoints. I am happy and proud to endorse Eli Gordon."
"Eli is a great attorney with years of experience in litigation. He is always looking to help clients solve cases in the most practical and efficient way possible, rather than trying to drive up the bill."
"Eli is a highly experienced litigation professional, with significant depth of knowledge, strategic prowess, and a friendly attitude to go with it. You're in good hands with Eli helming your case."
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"Eli is a true professional. He is sharp in his assessments, cooperative and timely and diligently resolves matters."
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"Eli is an intelligent and insightful attorney who is tenacious and unrelenting in advocating for his clients. I highly recommend Mr. Eli Gordon."
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Experience
Honors
2006
CALI Award for Legal Writing, Chapman University School of Law
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Managing Partner, Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP
Associations
2020 - Present
California Self Storage AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Institute of Real Estate ManagementAffiliate Member
2008 - Present
California Apartment AssociationAffiliate Member
2007 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
U.S. District Court, Central District of CaliforniaMember
2007 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2014 - 2016
Business Owners and Managers AssociationGovernment Affairs Committee - Secretary
Sample of Legal Cases
Lawsuit Alleging Wrongful Eviction and Unlawful Business Practices
Judgment Entered for Defendant/Landlord
Lawsuit Claiming Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress and Other Claims
Judgment entered for Defendant/Landlord
Lawsuit Alleging Violation of State and Local Rent Control Ordinances
Judgment entered for Defendant/Landlord
Commercial Breach of Lease Case
Arbitration award of over $600,000
Residential Wrongful Foreclosure Action
Judgement entered for Defendant/Property Owner
Residential Wrongful Eviction Lawsuit
Judgment entered for Landlord/Defendant
Commercial Breach of Lease Case
Defense Verdict for Defendant/Landlord
Education
2007
Chapman University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
San Diego State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2021
Legally Speaking: Panel Discussion on Hot Topics
Mass Torts
2021
Legal Power Hour
Death of a Tenant
2020
Self Storage Challenge: Dealing with the Homeless - CSSA Virtual Education Series
Self Storage
2019
My Commercial Tenant Moved Out and Left Personal Property. Now What?
Commercial Real Estate
2015
Training: Prevention of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Sexual Harassment Prevention
2014
Legal Update
Title Deed Scammers
2012
Legal Update
LEED Certifications in Commercial Property
2010
Los Angeles Chapter - Meeting
Security Deposit Disposition
Publications
2020
www.kts-law.com
Limited English Proficiency (“LEP”) & Affordable Housing
2019
www.kts-law.com
Legal Alert: Los Angeles County, Unincorporated Areas – Source of Income Discrimination
2019
www.kts-law.com
Lis Pendens - A Cloud on Title
2018
www.kts-law.com
Jury Awards $3.5 Million for Bed Bugs
2009
www.kts-law.com
Work Place Violence Restraining Orders – An Effective Tool in the Prevention of Workplace Violence
Languages
English
Spanish