About Alan

Practice Areas

Land Use and Zoning 60%

53 years

60%

Real Estate 30%

53 years

30%

Construction and Development 10%

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 53 years

State: California

Acquired: 1972

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Location

Block & Block

9777 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 400, Beverly Hills, CA, 90212

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Alan Robert Block's Reviews

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2 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Alan Block - Lawyer and Stratagist

Alan has been my real estate lawyer for over 20 years. I hired him to help me with a little "situation" and he was fantastic. Over the years, when ever this "situation" raises its ugly head, Alan is there to help me through it. Over the years, I have recommended him to many of my friends and they ...thank me every time I see them.

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Posted by simon | February 24, 2011

not one of many - but, one of a kind

My project in Malibu is in the final stages of completion. It has been a fun and enlightening project. During this time, I repeatedly heard the horror stories from other property owners and professionals on how difficult the California Coastal Commission and various approval agencies would be. My ne...ighbors also told me in frustration, all the misinformation they had received and dead-ends they had encountered. I saw firsthand, my fellow neighbors agonized over the planning, approval and rejection process. All the while, my project moved along - slowly but surely, in a steady forward manner without the barriers, surprises and issues my contemporaries were going through. During my interviewing process for Attorneys and Facilitators, I had been promised and assured by each, that they could handle my project, budget and time table to MY expectations. Alan Block was the only Attorney I interviewed that disagreed with me, even at the cost of losing my business. But I decided to go with him based on his frankness and reputation. As I became more sophisticated in the workings of the California Coastal Commission and the various Los Angeles County Building and Planning Departments, I began to realize that the game plan, the challenges and time table he had initially discussed with me, were exactly as he had said. The various bureaucratic entities are a challenge but he had the instincts to predict the obstacles ahead and avoid the tempting short cuts that lead to dead-ends and wasted dollars. It has been a challenging but fulfilling project. It was definitely worth the time and money and I’m proud for what he helped me build.

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Alan Robert Block's Lawyer Endorsements

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Max Alavi

Real estate lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very competent and hard working."

Travis Logue

Land use and zoning lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"In regards to Land Use, Zoning, and, specifically, the California Coastal Commission, Alan is truly in a league of his own. His knowledge of the law, strong work ethic, and passion to succeed on behalf of his clients, are just a few of his admirable characteristics. Anyone looking to hire a land use attorney should seriously consider hiring Alan to act as their legal advocate."

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Experience

Rating: 10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Super Lawyers, Southern California, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer Land Use/Zoning, SuperLawyers Business Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, Land Use/Zoning, Super Lawyer Business Magazine

2013

Top Lawyers in California, American Lawyer Media

2012

Appointedc to Beverly Hills Planning Commission, City of Beverly Hills

2012

Super Lawyers, Souterrn California, Super Lawyers

2011

Chair, Recreation & Park Commission, City of Beverly Hills

2011

AV Rated, Martindale Hubbel

2010

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Vice Chair, Recreation &Park Commission, City of Beverly Hills

2009

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Member, Recreation & Parks Commission, City of Beverly Hills

2008

AV Rated, Matindale Hubbel

2008

Member, Recreation & Park Commission, City of Beverly Hills

2007

AV Rated, Martindale Hubbel

2006

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1991

State Bar of California Board of Governors, Pro Bono Legal Services to Bet Tzedek

1991

Member, Advisory Board, State of California Senate Select Committee on Small Business Enterprises

1990

Stae Board of California Board of Gevernors, Pro Bono Legal Services to Bet Tzedek

1990

Member, Beach Advisory Commission, County of Los Angels

1989

Member, Beach Advisory Commission, County of Los Angeles

1986

Mayors Commission on Business Development, City of Beverly Hills

1972

Student Honor Court Justice, University of San Diego School of Law

1972

Graduate of the Year, Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity

1972

National Order of the Barristers, Barristers

1970

American Jurisjrudence Award of Legal Writing, University of San Diego School of Law

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Work Experience

2009 - Present

President, Block & Block, Inc

1988 - 2000

Judge Pro Tem, Municipal Court, Los Angeles Judicial District

1979 - 2009

President, Law Offices of AlanRobert Block

1972 - 1978

Deputy Attorney General, California Department of Justice,Office of the Attorney General

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Associations

2008 - Present

City of Malibu Chamber of Commerce

Member

1989 - Present

United States Supreme Court

Member

1973 - Present

United States District Court for the Central District of California

Member

1972 - Present

National Order of the Barristers

Member

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Member

Association of Department of Real Estate Consultants

Member

1988 - 2000

Municipal Court, Los Angeles Judicial District

Judge Pro Tem

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Sample of Legal Cases

Clear Air Constituecy v. California Air Resources Board)

Favorable judgment for defendant

Klitgarrd & Jones v. San Diego Regional Commission, 48 Cal App 3d 99 (1975)

Favorable judgment for respondent.

REA Enterprises v, South Coast Regional Comision, 52 Cal App 3d 596 (1975)

Favorable judgement for respondent.

South Coast Regional Commission v. Gordon, 18 Cal 3d 832 (1977)

Favorable judgment for appellant.

Kennedy v. South Coast Regional Commission, 68 Cal App 4th 60 (1977)

Favorable judgment for respondent.

Marina Plaza v. California Coastal Commission, 70 Cal App 952 (1977)

Favorable judgment for respondent.

Pillsbury v. South Coast Regional Commission, 71 Cal App 740 (1977)

Judgment for appellant.

Grant v. Superior Court, 80 Cal App 606 (1978)

Favorable judgment for respondent.

California Coastal Commission v. Gordon, 84 Cal App 3rd 612 (1978)

Favorable judgment for appellant.

Trancas Property Owners Association v. City of Malibu, 81 Cal App 4th 1058 (1998)

Favorable judgment for defendant and real party in interest.

Trancas Property Owners Assocation v. City of Malibu, 138 Cal App 172 (2006)

Judgment for respondent

Alberstone v. California Coastal Commission, 169 Cal App 859 (2008)

Favorable judgment for respondent and real party in interest.

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Education

1972

Univ of San Diego SOL

Juris Doctorate

1969

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Arts

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Speaking Engagements

2012

Loyola Law School Real Estate Society

Real Estate Symposium

2011

Malibu Realtors

Private View Protection

2006

Guest Lecturer, Pepperdine University School of Law, Land Use Class

Dealing with the California Coastal Commission

2004

Shoreline Beach Erosion, Issues and Resolutions

California Coastal Commission Sympoisum

2000

Malibu Board of Realtors

Current Issues Involving the California Coastal Commission

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Publications

2004

Panel Member, State Bar of California Environmental Section Education Institute Shoreline Beach Erosion, Issues and Resolutions

1983

Continuing Education of the California State Bar Coastal Commission Chapter

1977

Opinion of the Attorney General Jurisdiction of State Weights and Measures

1973

Opinions of the Attorney General Qualifored Ownership of Falcons

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Activity

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Q&A

I own land in CA zoned LCA22, what does that mean ? thanks, ls

14 Apr 2010