Big Firm Expertise, Boutique Firm Attention.

We’re a different kind of law firm. We were founded on the belief that businesses deserve more than just a lawyer; they deserve a strategic partner.

We’ve taken our “Big Law” experience and combined it with the personalized, client-focused approach that only a boutique firm can offer.

“I have had the opportunity to work with many attorneys over the last 20 years of my medical career and I can state that Bruce is truly a man of honor and integrity. He is an excellent attorney, certainly one of the best. He gave me personal one on one advise and handled all aspects of my project personally. He was always available directly to me at any time. And importantly, his billing was fair and honest. I felt he always had my best interest at heart – not “billable hours”. I appreciate his professionalism and would highly recommend him. I consider him an essential part of my professional and personal network of support. I will continue to rely on him for legal guidance and advice.”

- Ian Armstrong MD

From "Big Law"

to a Better Way

Our founder, Bruce Ishimatsu, spent decades at a large, international law firm. While the work was challenging and the clients were impressive, he saw a gap in the market. Small and mid-sized businesses needed the same high-level legal counsel as the corporate giants, but they were often priced out or overlooked.

He knew there had to be a better way.

In 2012, he founded the Ishimatsu Law Group with a clear mission: to provide sophisticated, results-driven legal services in a more nimble, efficient, and client-centric way.

Meet Bruce Ishimatsu:

Your Strategic Legal Partner

For over 46 years, Bruce Ishimatsu has provided the kind of sophisticated legal and business counsel typically reserved for Fortune 500 companies. After a long career in “Big Law,” he founded our firm to give clients a distinct advantage: elite legal expertise without the big-firm bureaucracy and overhead.

Bruce is more than a lawyer; he’s a strategic partner who makes sense of complex situations. He focuses on your business objectives first, expertly assessing strategies to maximize your results while minimizing risk and cost.

Our Approach: Your Advantage

Dedicated Focus: Bruce intentionally works with a select group of clients. This ensures you receive his direct, hands-on attention to navigate your legal issues and achieve your goals.
Business-Minded Counsel: Having worked on special assignments with the in-house legal departments of major automotive finance and worldwide apparel companies, Bruce thinks like a business owner. He provides practical advice aimed at moving your business forward.
A Tenacious Advocate: While the primary goal is to keep you out of the courtroom, Bruce is a tenacious and respected advocate for his clients in court and arbitration when litigation is unavoidable.

Bruce is a graduate of a top-tier college and a prestigious law school and is a frequent lecturer and author on legal issues. He is deeply committed to both his professional and local communities, dedicating his time to bar associations and community organizations in Marina del Rey, California, where he lives and works.

Education:

Pomona College, B.A. (1975), Claremont, California
Georgetown University Law Center, J.D. (1978), Washington, D.C. (Editor, Law & Policy in International Business Journal)

Bar Admissions:

California State Bar (1979)
Federal Courts in California (1982)