Timi Anyon Hallem

Timi Anyon Hallem: Experienced Real Estate Attorney in Los Angeles, California

Timi Anyon Hallem is a distinguished partner at Manatt's Los Angeles office and a member of their real estate practice group. With over thirty years of extensive experience in real estate law, she has built an esteemed reputation as the go-to legal advisor for clients facing their most challenging real property and hotel ownership projects.

Introduction

Timi Hallem's dedication to her craft is unwavering, encompassing a spectrum of legal intricacies from acquisition and entitlements through financing, leasing, and disposition. Her profound expertise spans all forms of real estate ventures including hospitality, commercial, industrial, residential, public/private development projects, and mixed-use properties.

Practice Areas

• Land Use and Zoning Law
• Lawsuit Management
• Real Estate Law
• Leisure and Hospitality Law
• Special Focus: Commercial Development
• Petitions for Certiorari and Appeals
• Special Focus: Condominiums, Hotels, Resorts and Multi-Use Developments
• Special Focus: Tax Certiorari Proceedings in California
• Special Focus: Troubled Projects and Bankruptcy Workouts
• Special Focus: Industrial Development
• Petitions for Rezoning, Variance and Conditional Use Permits (CUPs)
• Special Focus: Public/Private Partnerships in Real Estate Projects
• Special Focus: Workouts and Restructurings of Development Proposals and Existing Developments
• Special Focus: Condominium Conversion
• Petitions for Zoning Variance in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego and Riverside Counties
• Special Focus: Industrial Development
• Special Focus: Mixed-Use Developments
• Special Focus: Public-Private Partnerships in Real Estate Projects
• Special Focus: Workouts and Restructurings of Development Proposals and Existing Developments
• Special Focus: Condominium Conversion
• Petitions for Zoning Variance in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego and Riverside Counties

Awards

• Literary and Hospitality Law, Lawyer of the Year, Los Angeles (2024)
• Recognized: Land Use & Zoning Law
• Recognized: Leisure and Hospitality Law
• Recognized: Real Estate Law
• Practice Area: International Mergers and Acquisitions
• Special Focus: Commercial Development
• Special Focus: Condominiums
• Special Focus: COVID-19 Real Estate Developments
• Special Focus: Development Proposals and Existing Developments
• Special Focus: Finance
• Special Focus: Hospitality Law, Resort Management & Development
• Special Focus: Industrial Law (Construction Projects)
• Special Focus: Partnership and Limited Liability Companies in Real Estate Transactions
• Special Focus: Resorts, Hotels, Vacation Homes, and Mixed-Use Developments
• Special Focus: Tax Certiorari Proceedings for Real Estate Developments
• Special Focus: Transactions and Financing of Development Proposals and Existing Developments
• Special Focus: Troubled Projects, Bankruptcy Workouts, and Restructurings
• Top Women Lawyers in California, Daily Journal, 2016
• Lisa’s Top 50 Development Law Firms, Land Use & Municipal Infrastructure Lawyers (Daily Journal), 2014
• Named One of SoCal’s Most Influential Women in Real Estate by Real Estate Southern California, 2000-2006
• Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2007

Education & Credentials

• Firms: Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP
• Universities:
• UCLA (Bachelor of Arts)
• School of Management and Entrepreneurship, Smith College (Master of Business Administration)
• Languages: English
• Awards & Recognitions:
• Named One of SoCal’s Most Influential Women in Real Estate by Real Estate Southern California, 2000-2006
• Recognized as a Top Woman Lawyer in Real Estate by Daily Journal, August 2013
• Nominated for Best Attorney USA Award since 2007

Timi Hallem has been actively involved with Manatt’s Women's Initiative since its inception. As the program's founder and chair, she leads a comprehensive effort to support and mentor women attorneys at Manatt and their clients by providing them with invaluable business coaching and professional development opportunities. This initiative aims to address common challenges that often hinder the success of women professionals within legal and corporate settings.

Timi Hallem’s commitment extends beyond her work with the Women's Initiative; she also serves as a distinguished member of Manatt's real estate practice group, where she continues to champion innovative policies designed specifically for addressing unique concerns in the real estate sector. Her contributions have not only elevated the capabilities of Manatt but also propelled the firm towards new heights in delivering exceptional legal services to its clientele.

Timi Hallem is an integral part of the legal community, known for her commitment and expertise across various areas including land use law, hotel management, and hospitality development. Her professional philosophy emphasizes not just winning cases but also understanding clients' unique circumstances and needs in order to provide tailored solutions that ensure their long-term success.

Timi Hallem has been an active participant and leader within the legal community for over three decades, consistently pushing boundaries and setting new standards through her exceptional legal advocacy. Her dedication to excellence is reflected not only in her personal achievements but also in the positive impact she has made on countless clients and colleagues alike.

Timi Hallem brings a unique blend of legal acumen and practical experience to her work, ensuring that every project or case receives careful attention and thoughtful consideration. Her commitment to fostering a supportive environment for women attorneys within the industry further cements her status as an invaluable resource in both practice and leadership roles.