Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP - Irvine, CA
Kimball, Tirey and St. John LLP is California's leading landlord-tenant and real estate law firm, founded in 1977. Located at 2040 Main Street in Irvine, the firm provides statewide legal counsel in commercial and residential evictions, real estate litigation, lease compliance, fair housing defense, and property management law.
California Landlord-Tenant and Real Estate Legal Representation in Irvine
Managing residential or commercial real estate in California requires navigating complex state statutes, local rent control measures, and evolving tenant protection rules. Founded in 1977, Kimball, Tirey and St. John LLP (KTS) is California's preeminent real estate and landlord-tenant law firm. From its Irvine office at 2040 Main Street, KTS represents property management firms, commercial owners, and multi-family portfolio investors throughout Orange County. When property leaders seek to hire a real estate attorney with authoritative command of California leasing statutes, KTS delivers nearly five decades of proven courtroom and transactional experience.
Unlawful Detainer and Eviction Representation
Navigating the eviction process in California demands exact procedural compliance, where a single drafting error can result in dismissals and costly delays. Acting as experienced residential real estate lawyers and commercial real estate lawyers, KTS processes thousands of eviction matters with precision:
- Preparation and service of statutory termination notices, including non-payment and material breach notices
- Representation in residential unlawful detainer litigation under the California Tenant Protection Act
- Commercial eviction actions and lease default enforcement across shopping centers and office towers
- Writ of possession execution coordination with county sheriff civil divisions
- Defense of wrongful eviction claims and habitability counterclaims
- Post-eviction debt collection division services to recover unpaid rent judgments and damages
Lease Drafting, Review, and Risk Management
Preventative legal counsel is vital for insulating property owners against operational liabilities. Serving as dependable contract lawyers, KTS attorneys draft custom leasing agreements and industry-standard forms utilized across more than two hundred thousand rental units statewide:
- Custom residential lease drafting incorporating required California addenda, disclosures, and statutory updates
- Commercial lease negotiation and drafting handled by dedicated commercial real estate lawyers
- Property management agreement structuring and vendor contract oversight
- Operational compliance guidance covering security deposit regulations, rent caps, and tenant screening
- Drafting community policies, parking agreements, and utility billing allocations
Fair Housing Defense and Real Estate Litigation
In addition to routine tenancy matters, KTS features a respected defense team representing property owners before administrative housing boards and state trial courts. The firm's business litigation lawyers provide resolute advocacy across complex property disputes:
- Defense against fair housing discrimination complaints filed with DFEH, HUD, and municipal agencies
- Guidance on reasonable accommodation and modification requests involving disability laws and service animals
- Commercial lease disputes, breach of contract claims, and tenant bankruptcy creditor representation
- Premises liability risk mitigation and property damage dispute resolution
- Homeowners association governance, CC and R enforcement, and architectural dispute representation
Dedicated Legal Partnership for Orange County Property Leaders
Kimball, Tirey and St. John LLP maintains a client-centered approach supported by educational seminars, legal updates, and dedicated client service. Providing bilingual assistance in English and Spanish, the Irvine office ensures responsive representation across Southern California. When you need a real estate lawyer to resolve tenancy conflicts or protect property assets, KTS delivers industry-leading legal solutions.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the prestigious Irvine Concourse development, within the active Irvine Business Complex in Irvine, California.
Building Location
This is a 14-story Class-A commercial office building that is LEED Gold Certified and a BOMA TOBY award-winner. The building is located near the Tree Army park and close to the John Wayne Airport.
Parking Details
Parking is available in the on-site Irvine Concourse parking structure, which offers covered parking with EV charging stations. The rates are $1.25 per 15 minutes, up to a $17.00 daily maximum, and validations are often provided by visiting offices.
Public Transit
Served by Orange County Transportation Authority Route 53 (Irvine); nearest stop is at Main-Gillette.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main lobby on the ground floor. Take the building passenger elevators to the 5th floor, where you will find the office in Suite 500.