Licensed for 40 years

State CA

Acquired 1982

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Laurence Paul Nokes

Construction and development Attorney at Laguna Beach, CA

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Real Estate Development/Construction

Smart, Tactful, and Successful Representation!

Land Use issues are perhaps the most contentious cases that appear before City government everywhere, particularly in Laguna Beach. It's all there: expensive properties, competing interests, and challenging development standards and review. Larry Nokes is my lawyer of choice... he has a knack of defusing hotly contested disagreements and understands the dynamics of his hometown. He has successfully assisted both myself and my clients in numerous complex and sometimes frustrating entitlement cases. His responsiveness to my legal questions and needs is unparalleled, and his staff is friendly, efficient, and reliable. It is with pleasure that I recommend Larry Nokes without any reservation.

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Practice areas

Construction and development

35%

Representing owners, contractors, design professionals in litigation and in construction transactions.

40 years
Insurance

15%

Insurance coverage litigation. Representing the insured where insurer fails to extend coverage.

40 years
Land use and zoning

13%

Represent applicants in land use issues and entitlement cases.

20 years
Commercial real estate

10%

Represent parties in litigation and transactional matters. Copyright and trademark infringement litigation.

40 years
Personal injury

10%

Represent plaintiffs in bodily and psychological injury cases.

40 years
Real estate

7%

Easement, adjoining land owner disputes, trespass, nuisance

40 years
Landlord or tenant

5%

Residential and commercial leasing issues.

40 years
Libel and slander

5%

Represent plaintiffs and defendants in defamation cases.

30 years

I am an attorney with over 30 years experience in trial practice. I live and work in Laguna Beach, but my practice is nation wide. Our clients range from Florida to Washington state. Lawyers frequently call on me to mediate and arbitrate cases, and in each case, I use the most effective methods of dispute resolution that are consistent with the goals of the client.

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Nokes & Quinn, A Professional Corporation

410 Broadway #200

Laguna Beach, CA, 92651

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Posted by anonymous | April 3, 2013

Real Estate Development/Construction

I have worked with Mr. Nokes on numerous real estate matters. He is extremely knowlegable about the specific laws and requirements for this complex industry. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Steve | April 3, 2013

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Posted by Thomas | April 3, 2013

Approachable, responsive, informed and honest attorney who I would recommend to any of my colleagues in a heart-beat.

Larry has been our company's "go-to" outside general council for the past 6 years. Our company manages and sells bank-owned (REO) residential properties on a nationwide basis and has sold over 55,000 properties generating proceeds in excess of $10 billion to our clients-- many of the largest banks in the country. Although we run a tight ship, we do occasionally encounter legal issues, and Larry and his firm have been a vital resource to assist us in successfully handling the myriad of issues that have arisen. We have established a great rapport with Larry, and he is an approachable, responsive, informed and honest attorney who I would recommend to any of my colleagues in a heart-beat. I have worked for over 25 years as a Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer in insurance and real estate industries with many of the top law firms/lawyers in the country (as well as in the United Kingdom and Bermuda), and I consider Larry to be one of the most trusted people I have had the privilege of working with in my business career.

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Posted by Sue | April 3, 2013

Great experience and outcome

I engaged Larry Nokes to handle a view dispute with a neighbor. This was a somewhat complex situation because my neighbor was manipulating the ordinance in a way that was not intended. Larry represented me in 2 major hearings, both of which were decided in my favor. He understands the nuances of managing conflict and clearly articulates proposed solutions. I will use Larry again, when the need arises.

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AVVO RATING 8.4 (Excellent)

Work Experience

Principal
Nokes & Quinn
2003 - Present

Partner
McDermott Will & Emery
1988 - 1993

Partner
Cummins & White, LLP
1982 - 1988

Education

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
JD - Juris Doctor
1982

University of Utah
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1979

Legal Cases

Carew v Smith
Judgment awarding easement to my client

Ross and Brisley v Charles Williams Construction
$300,000 settlement for our client cross complainant

Marsh & McLennan, Inc. v. Superior Court, 49 Cal.3d 1, 774 P.2d 762, 259 Cal.Rptr. 733 (Cal.,1989)
Our client, Marsh & McLennan, successfully appealed an adverse lower court ruling.

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Associations

University of Utah College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Advisory Board
Board Member
2013 - Present

South Coast
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Orange County Bar Association
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Los Angeles County Bar Association
Member
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State Bar of California
Member
N/A

Consumer Attorneys of California
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Languages Spoken

Italian

Honors and Awards

Super Lawyer
Law & Politics Magazine
2013

AV Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2013

Recognition for Service
State of California Assembly
2012

Outstanding Board Member
Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce
2012

AV Peer Review Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
2012

AV
Martindale-Hubbell
2011

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Martindale-Hubbell
2010

AV Peer Review Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
2009

AV Peer Review Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
2008

Super Lawyer
Law & Politics Magazine
2007

Chairman's Distinguished Service Award
South Coast YMCA
2001

A-V Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
1996

AV Rated every year since 1996
Martindale-Hubbell
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Speaking Engagements

California Society of Professional Engineers 2004 Conference - University of California at Irviine
Professional Engineers as Expert Witnesses
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Mediation
The Lawyer as Mediator and Settlement Conference Judge
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Dawn Ebert

Real estate Attorney | Apr 11
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Nokes is outstanding. He is very knowledgeable about the law, and in particular construction and building issues in Laguna Beach. He has a wealth of contacts in the community. He is always well prepared for anything that may arise in litigation. Anyone would be pleased to have him on their side."

Nicole Anderson

Estate planning

Thomas Kroesche

Real estate

Daniel Jacobs

Construction and development

Dawn Ebert

Real estate

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