Edward D. Vaisbort

Of Counsel

Edward D. Vaisbort

Of Counsel
"Whether I’m closing a deal or litigating a dispute, my focus is the same: protect value, manage risk, and move client interests forward."

Edward Vaisbort handles real estate transactions and complex commercial litigation across a range of industries.

He represents lenders, manufacturers, contractors, large site owners and developers in matters involving real estate transactions and disputes, construction issues, insurance coverage, and professional liability. Ed also defends clients in director and officer liability cases, class actions, and employment-related disputes, often taking matters through trial, arbitration, and appeal.

In addition to his litigation and transactional work, Ed advises food manufacturers and distributors and other businesses in trade secret litigation and bet-the-company cases. A licensed real estate broker for more than 30 years, he has served as an expert witness in disclosure matters, offering a uniquely practical perspective.

With decades in the courtroom and at the deal table, Ed brings vast legal experience and practical insights to every client engagement.

Associated Industries

Insurance

Associated Practice Areas

Commercial & Business Litigation

Real Estate

Credentials

Bar & Court Admissions
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Nevada
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern, Central, Eastern, and Southern Districts of California
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada
Professional Affiliations
  • State Bar of California (Real Property Section)
  • Los Angeles Superior Court (Judge Pro Tempore 2002-2011)
  • Los Angeles County Bar Association
  • Association of Southern California Defense Counsel
Community Involvement
  • Adat Ari El (Veterans Committee)
  • Comfort Zone Camps (Steering Committee)
Education
  • University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D.
  • California State University, Northridge, B.S.
Recognition
  • AV® Distinguished™ Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell
  • Super Lawyer, Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine (2012)