Buchalter

Legal Services | California, USA
tel: 619 219 5335
655 West Broadway, Suite 1600 | San Diego | California | 92101 | USA

Main Contacts

Adam J. Bass

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Partner / President & Chief Executive Officer

Tracy A. Warren

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Partner

Overview

About Buchalter – A Leading Full-Service Business Law Firm
Buchalter has been a trusted partner to businesses, entrepreneurs, individuals and organizations of all sizes for more than 90 years. As a full-service business law firm, we help clients navigate the complex legal and regulatory challenges of today’s global economy by providing strategic legal counsel, and unwavering advocacy through every stage of our clients’ growth and change.

A Client-First Approach to Business Law
Our clients regard us as trusted advisers and business partners. We immerse ourselves in their industries, understand their priorities, and anticipate issues before they arise. This proactive approach helps protect their interests, reduce risk, and position them for long-term success.

From day one, our founding principle has been clear: deliver the best business solutions, tailored to each client’s goals. We recognize that our clients’ success is our success, and we measure our results by the value we bring to their businesses. Our attorneys combine legal skill, business insight, and cost-conscious strategies to achieve results efficiently and effectively.

Legal Excellence Powered by Technology
We achieve our clients’ objectives by remaining at the forefront of the ever-changing technological landscape. This includes the delivery of maximum value through AI-enhanced technology, data analytics and integrated solutions that mesh with our legal expertise in ways that are calculated to address every aspect of our clients’ needs. We also work to stay apprised of new technological developments that impact the delivery of legal services and the protection of client data while continuously enhancing the client experience.

Deep Community Involvement
Our commitment to leadership extends beyond the courtroom and boardroom. Buchalter attorneys are active leaders in their communities, serving on boards, teaching, lecturing, and volunteering with organizations such as the Public Law Center, San Francisco Legal Aid Society, Practicing Law Institute, California State Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, LACBA Domestic Violence Project, Sojourner Center, and Boys and Girls Club of Greater Phoenix, Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Salt Lake Area, Wish for Wheels, Kerr’s Grant-A-Wish Program, the American Heart Association, and the American Cancer Society, among many others.

Recognized Among the Nation’s Top Law Firms
Buchalter is consistently ranked among the leading law firms in the United States for our quality of service, depth of knowledge, and client results. We are proud to have earned this recognition from industry peers, clients, and respected ranking organizations.

Lawyers Worldwide: 600

Areas of Practice

Articles

Robert S. Cooper Quoted in the Daily Journal Article “Judge Alan Honeycutt brings crisis negotiator’s mindset to the bench” published May 20

By The Daily Journal Robert S. Cooper of Buchalter described Honeycutt as “one of the finest judges before whom I have ever appeared.” “Some judges are lawyer-friendly, others are smart in a scholarly way, and many judges really care about getting it right,” Cooper wrote. “Judge Honeycutt combines all of these traits in one judge.” “He is extremely respectful of counsel, and very lenient and human at all times,”Cooper continued. Cooper added that Honeycutt’s calm demeanor should not be mistaken for weakness. “It helps when a judge is a genuinely nice and good person,” Cooper wrote...

Buchalter Appoints Scott Johnson as Head of Information Technology

Buchalter is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Johnson as the firm’s new Head of Information Technology. Johnson has been promoted from within the firm, where he has served in the IT Department for nearly four years as Network Manager. Johnson’s appointment reflects Buchalter’s continued focus on operational excellence and its commitment to developing and promoting internal talent. Over the course of his tenure, Johnson has played an integral role in supporting the firm’s technology infrastructure, cybersecurity initiatives, and day to day technology needs across offices, earning a reputation as a trusted problem solver and collaborative leader...

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Press releases

Robert S. Cooper Quoted in the Daily Journal Article “Judge Alan Honeycutt brings crisis negotiator’s mindset to the bench” published May 20

By The Daily Journal Robert S. Cooper of Buchalter described Honeycutt as “one of the finest judges before whom I have ever appeared.” “Some judges are lawyer-friendly, others are smart in a scholarly way, and many judges really care about getting it right,” Cooper wrote. “Judge Honeycutt combines all of these traits in one judge.” “He is extremely respectful of counsel, and very lenient and human at all times,”Cooper continued. Cooper added that Honeycutt’s calm demeanor should not be mistaken for weakness. “It helps when a judge is a genuinely nice and good person,” Cooper wrote...

Michelle Quist Featured in May/June 2026 Utah Bar Journal Article

Finding Balance in the Legal Profession By Abby Cook and Alyssa Diel “For navigating high-stress periods at work, Michelle Quist emphasized that she uses communication as her guide. Michelle noted that she directly communicates with her family when work may require her full focus and impact family time. Michelle also stated during the interview: “The best relationships are built through communication, both at home and with clients.”” To read the full article as published by Utah Bar Journal, click here. The post Michelle Quist Featured in May/June 2026 Utah Bar Journal Article appeared first on Buchalter...

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