Keith M. Allen-Niesen, Real Estate Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA
Trusted real estate attorney serving Los Angeles.
- 1
- Bar admission
Practices in
Are you Keith M. Allen-Niesen?
This profile was built from public bar records and is still unclaimed. Claim it free to control your photo, bio, and fees — and get client inquiries sent straight to you.
Quick answer
Keith M. Allen-Niesen is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Real Estate.
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Real Estate
- Handles Real Estate matters from Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026).
About Keith M. Allen-Niesen: Keith M. Allen-Niesen is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Real Estate.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Keith M. Allen-Niesen
Keith concentrates on real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Keith handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Real Estate cases in Los Angeles, California
Keith takes real estate matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Keith agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Keith M. Allen-Niesen — Attorney of California real estate experience
Keith M. Allen-Niesen is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Real Estate.
Keith Allen-Niesen is a partner in the firm’s Los Angeles office and co-chair of the infrastructure practice. He has a broad range of transactional experience and oversees major business litigation, business transactions, land use and development matters. Keith has extensive experience in the acquisition, development and sale of hotels, resorts, golf courses, restaurants, office buildings, residential subdivisions, shopping centers and industrial sites, including transactions involving contaminated real property. In addition, he represents landlords on both leasing and management issues for office buildings, mixed-use developments and shopping centers. Keith is also well-versed in the areas of public/private development, land use and loan workouts involving real estate collateral.
Keith is the former director of the firm’s Southern California Business & Transactions unit as well as a former national hiring partner, chair of the Real Estate & Land Use practice and member of the Compensation Committee. He is repeatedly recognized as one of the top real estate attorneys in Southern California.
Keith is also the founder and senior managing director of Manatt Real Estate Advisors, the firm’s recently launched real estate brokerage affiliate. Manatt Real Estate Advisors provides a diverse suite of services, including sell-side and buy-side representation, leasing representation, and asset analysis and valuation.
Working with Keith on a real estate matter
Keith Allen-Niesen is a partner in the firm’s Los Angeles office and co-chair of the infrastructure practice. He has a broad range of transactional experience and oversees major business litigation, business transactions, land use and development matters. Keith has extensive experience in the acquisition, development and sale of hotels, resorts, golf courses, restaurants, office buildings,…
Clients Keith works with
Keith reviews new inquiries case-by-case for real estate matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Keith M. Allen-Niesen's legal education and bar admissions
University of California Davis
J.D. · 1990
Jurisdictions
Keith's state bar admissions
California, State Ba
ACTIVE
Keith studied at J.D. in University of California Davis.
Law school and academic background
Keith completed J.D. in University of California Davis. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Keith runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Keith M. Allen-Niesen
Keith has received 10 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — CleanTech Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Sports Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, American College of Real Estate Lawyers, 2014
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Los Angeles Business Journal, selected as one of the Top Real Estate Lawyers in Los Angeles, 2013
2026
Best Lawyers in America — America's Best Lawyers, Forbes, 2004
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Southern California Super Lawyers, 2005-2017
2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — CleanTech Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Sports Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, American College of Real Estate Lawyers, 2014 (2026).
Locations
Keith M. Allen-Niesen's office in Los Angeles
Keith's primary office is at 2049 Century Park East, Suite 1700, Los Angeles, California, 90067. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Keith M. Allen-Niesen
Keith has not yet collected verified client reviews on LawyersListed. Reviews here are all from confirmed clients; anonymous ratings are moderated out.
No reviews yet
Only verified clients who have consulted with Keith M. Allen-Niesen can leave a review.
Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Keith M. Allen-Niesen — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new real estate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Keith usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Keith charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Keith's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Keith will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a real estate attorney in Los Angeles, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many real estate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Keith
Keith discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in real estate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every real estate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Keith confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Keith's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many real estate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Keith M. Allen-Niesen
How much does it cost to hire Keith for a real estate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Keith walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Keith offer a free consultation?
Keith charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Keith's office. Some real estate attorneys offer free consults — check Keith's current terms during booking.
How long do real estate cases in California typically take?
Simple real estate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Keith gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Keith take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Keith is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Keith will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Keith?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Keith will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Keith accepting new real estate clients right now?
Keith's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Real Estate attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California
Keith handles real estate matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified real estate attorneys in that community.
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
More counsel
Other top-rated real estate attorneys in California
If Keith's intake is full or the fit isn't right, these real estate attorneys in Los Angeles handle similar matters. Every profile below is verified and open to consultations.





