How much does it cost to hire Bruce for a general case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Bruce walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Bruce offer a free consultation?

Bruce charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Bruce's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Bruce's current terms during booking.

How long do general cases in California typically take?

Simple general 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. Bruce gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Bruce take my case if I'm outside Irvine?

Bruce 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 — Bruce 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 Bruce?

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. Bruce will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Bruce accepting new general clients right now?

Bruce's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Bruce Fischer, General Attorney in Irvine, California

Over 44 years of legal practice · focused on General and Real Estate

Shareholder; Chair, West Coast Real Estate Practice; Orange County Co-Managing ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP

Irvine, CA

Practicing general in Irvine since 1982.

44+: Years practicing
1: Bar admission

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Bruce Fischer is a shareholder; chair, west coast real estate practice; orange county co-managing shareholder based in Irvine, CA. The practice focuses on General and Real Estate. Bruce has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

Based in: Irvine, CA
Experience: over 44 years
Known for: General · Real Estate

Handles General and Real Estate matters from Irvine, CA.
Over 44 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Bruce takes on

Bruce concentrates on general and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Bruce handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

General cases in Irvine, California

Bruce takes general matters in Irvine, 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 Bruce agrees to represent you.

Real Estate cases in Irvine, California

Bruce takes real estate matters in Irvine, 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 Bruce agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Bruce Fischer — general lawyer in Irvine

Bruce Fischer is the Chair of the West Coast Real Estate Practice and Co-Managing Shareholder of the firm's Orange County office. He focuses his practice on working with real estate funds, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and institutional owners, and their advisors, in connection with the purchase and sale, ground-up development, and financing of commercial properties (including multi-property and multi-state portfolio sales and acquisitions), directly or through the formation of joint ventures with local operators and/or developers.

Bruce also represents institutional lenders and institutional owners in connection with workouts involving complex loan restructuring, foreclosures, deeds in lieu of foreclosure, and the appointment of receivers. Additionally, his practice includes the representation of institutional lenders and borrowers regarding the origination of construction loans, permanent loans and credit enhancement involving commercial projects, multi-phase residential projects, and affordable housing projects.

Concentrations

•Real estate funds
•REITs
•Acquisitions and dispositions
•Joint ventures
•Commercial real estate financing
•Complex loan restructuring and workouts

Beginning in 2010, the year in which Bruce joined Greenberg Traurig, the deal flow for him and his team in Orange County has included over 108 separate acquisitions, including portfolios, ranging in size from $7.5 million to $655 million and aggregating an amount in excess of $7 billion. These acquisitions have been structured in a variety of ways, including the acquisition of equity interests (including REIT shares) in the underlying asset owner and the formation of joint ventures with the sellers of the property and have included a variety of real estate classes, including office and high rise buildings, industrial buildings, retail buildings, condos, apartments, hotels, and vacant land.

Bruce’s experience in representing his clients in connection with the disposition of commercial real estate in the United States is similar to his experience in the acquisitions, both in terms of reach throughout the United States and volume. His team’s deal flow in Orange County of dispositions during the last nine years has included over 141 separate dispositions, some of which were portfolios, ranging in size from $4.6 million to $1.2 billion and aggregating an amount in excess of $7.7 billion.

Bruce’s experience in commercial real estate financing includes documenting and counseling clients in connection with many forms of finance, including construction loans, mini-permanent loans, permanent loans, and mezzanine financings, including multiple layer mezzanine financings. Of his 38 years of experience in real estate, Bruce spent most of the first 15 years of his practice representing institutional lenders and closing more than 1000 commercial loans. Currently, Bruce represents borrowers and lenders in connection with commercial real estate financings throughout the United States. Over the last nine years, he and his team have counseled borrowers on over 147 separate commercial mortgage financings (many of which also included a layer of mezzanine financings and some of which were to be securitized) from over 20 different lenders in 29 states, ranging in size from $8.5 million to over $1 billion and aggregating an amount in excess of $13 billion. Bruce and his team also have skill in representing lenders in connection with their origination of mortgage loans and mezzanine loans. This experience enables the team to provide strategic advice to clients regarding loan deal terms.

Over the last nine years, Bruce and his team have also represented clients in numerous workout and restructure transactions, including large portfolio restructurings.

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Finalist, California Legal Awards, 'Real Estate Lawyer of the Year,' 2025
•Listed, Lawdragon, 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers, 2024-2025
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law, 2021-2026
•Selected, LA TimesOC, 'OC Visionaries,' 2022
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Real Estate, 2021 and 2023-2024
•Listed, Thomson Reuters, “Stand-Out Lawyers,” 2026
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Southern California Super Lawyers, 2019-2021
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2008-2025
•Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2013, 2017-2018, and 2022
•Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers , 'Law Firm of the Year' in Real Estate Law, 2015
•Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, 'Top Tier' Firm in Real Estate, 2013 and 2014
•Team Member, ACG New York Champion’s Awards, Deal of the Year (over $500mm); Cross-border Transaction of the Year (over $250mm) for $1.8 billion Acquisition of MacDermid, Inc. by Platform Acquisition Holdings Limited, 2014
•Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2011-2013, 2015, 2022, and 2023

How Bruce handles general matters

Who Bruce represents

Bruce reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general and real estate matters in Irvine and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

University of Southern California Law School
J.D. · 1982
University of California at San Diego
B.A. · 1979

Jurisdictions

Bruce's state bar admissions

California
1982 · ACTIVE

Bruce studied at J.D. in University of Southern California Law School and B.A. in University of California at San Diego.

Law school and academic background

Bruce completed J.D. in University of Southern California Law School and B.A. in University of California at San Diego. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Bruce runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Bruce Fischer's office in Irvine

Bruce's primary office is at 18565 Jamboree Road Suite 500, Irvine, CA, 92612-4410. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

18565 Jamboree Road Suite 500

Irvine, CA 92612-4410

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Hiring guide

How to hire Bruce Fischer — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Bruce usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Bruce charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Bruce'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; Bruce will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a general attorney in Irvine, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many general 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 Bruce

Bruce discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every general 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. Bruce confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Bruce's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Bruce Fischer

How much does it cost to hire Bruce for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Bruce walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Bruce offer a free consultation?
Bruce charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Bruce's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Bruce's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in California typically take?
Simple general 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. Bruce gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Bruce take my case if I'm outside Irvine?
Bruce 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 — Bruce 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 Bruce?
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. Bruce will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Bruce accepting new general clients right now?
Bruce's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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