LOS ANGELES, Oct. 11, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Brown, Winfield & Canzoneri, Inc., a high-profile Los Angeles real estate law firm has added Managing Officer Steven Abram as a named shareholder. As of November 1, the firm will be called Brown Winfield Canzoneri Abram Inc.
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Mr. Abram, who has been with the firm since 1979, has extensive experience handling sophisticated real estate transactions for various developers. Mr. Abram has been integrally involved in the development of many high-profile shopping and entertainment complexes throughout Southern California including The Promenade at Howard Hughes Center in Los Angeles, The River at Rancho Mirage, and West Hollywood Gateway. Mr. Abram is currently coordinating the leasing for Avalon at South Bay, a 1.2 million square foot shopping and entertainment center being developed adjacent to the 405 freeway in Carson, and The Village, a 750,000 square foot shopping and entertainment center being developed adjacent to the 170 freeway in North Hollywood.
"Steve's considerable real estate experience, background in economics and business oriented approach to legal representation is a vital asset to our firm and its clients. He has become a leader in the commercial retail shopping center development process and the leasing arena. Since the day Steve started with us 28 years ago he has taken pride in helping our clients achieve and exceed their goals. With his extensive management experience, we also look to him as a strong mentor for associates and junior shareholders," said Tony Canzoneri, a Founding Shareholder at BWCA.
Mr. Abram received his J.D. from UCLA School of Law in 1979. He received an M.A. in Economics from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1980. Mr. Abram graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in Economics from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1976.
Mr. Abram is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, State Bar of California (Real Property Law Section) and Los Angeles County Bar Association (Real Property Section). Mr. Abram has been named Southern California Super Lawyer, an annual listing recognizing top attorneys, in 2004, 2006 and 2007.
"Steve has been an integral component of our firm's evolution through his extraordinary contributions over the years, making the decision to add Steve to our name easy," added Founding Shareholder Thomas F. Winfield, III.
About Brown Winfield Canzoneri Abram Inc.
For over 33 years, Brown Winfield Canzoneri Abram Inc., a 30-lawyer firm located in Downtown Los Angeles, has combined exceptional legal expertise and service with incite and understanding of its clients' business goals. BWCA's no-nonsense philosophy has enabled it to maintain long-standing relationships with real estate developers, investors, lenders and local government agencies seeking real world solutions with a focus on the bottom line. The company's strategic, solution-oriented approach focuses on optimizing outcome and minimizing cost. More information can be obtained by visiting the company's website at www.bwcalaw.com.
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