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Ishimatsu Law Group PC

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.

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“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.

Bruce Ishimatsu, founder of Ishimatsu Law Group

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)
“I’ve turned to Bruce for legal advice on a range of matters and never been disappointed. He’s a top notch attorney who is well respected around the country. Due to his decades of experience and community involvement, Bruce is able to solve problems through a combination of strategic analysis, zealous advocacy and personal relationships”
- Teddy K.
“I have known Bruce for over 40 years. Over the years, Bruce provided assistance in business related issues particularly when I was employed at a bank. He is reliable, intelligent, innovative in his thinking and committed to his clients. Bruce is very experienced in the practice of law and has a solid business background.”
- Ken K.
“Bruce is a top-notch attorney, extensive legal knowledge and diligent in his advocacy. I have referred clients to him over the years and they let me know how pleased they were with the results and with his representation. He has also been active in the community and doesn’t hesitate to lend his support to numerous worthy causes. Highly regarded and respected. My go-to guy for many years.”
- Paul C., Attorney
“Bruce Ishimatsu has been our Corporate Attorney and trusted advisor for over 30 years. Bruce’s legal expertise is invaluable to our executive team. He is an excellent listener and has a wonderful personal style which makes him very easy to work with. He is a great communicator, able to listen to the facts of a situation and provide our Executive team with legal options that are understandable. Bruce is our go to guy for all legal matters.”
- Bob T.

*The testimonials included here may not be representative of the experience of other clients and do not guarantee future success or performance. None of the clients quoted have been paid for their testimonial.

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