Dana Kates

Angel Law Offices speaks business-ease, not legalese, and provides a great return on investment.
Walter Knapp, COO, Lijit Networks, a division of Federated Media Publishing

"Rick Angel' intelligence, integrity, and incredible work ethic inspire trust and confidence from day one. I highly recommend Angel Law Offices to anyone holding commercial real estate."
Jennifer Denton, President/CEO, Colorado State University Pueblo Foundation

"Rick Angel, our "go-to" counselor, zeros in on critical issues, creatively solves problems, understands and prioritizes my business needs, and masterfully negotiates deals. "
Frank Buckley, Urban Development Partners LLC

"Rick is a creative problem solver, a consummate negotiator and a strategic thinker, bringing more than just legal expertise to his client’s team."
Art Mazirow Attorney, Arbitrator and Real Estate Investor

"Rick understands the nuances of being an owner, and is able to negotiate 98% of all lease issues (allowing us) to focus our corporate energies on solving major issues and running other business operations."
Aric Browne, Managing Director, Ethan Christopher LLC

"Rick Angel is a highly skilled communicator and advisor who effortlessly translates legal issues into “bottom line” business terms, (using) his expertise and technology to move the transaction forward."
Robert Kleiman President, Structure Development Corporation

"We not only get valuable advice from a seasoned attorney, but we also receive guidance from a former business executive with organizational and operating experience at a publicly traded company."
Ron Claman, Managing Partner Aero Tech Properties and Investments LLC

"Rick and his staff's business-oriented, strategic approach saved us large sums of money and their legal fees were less costly than expected."
David Latona, Managing Director, Advanced Quality Logistics, LLC

"Rick stands out as one of the most effective and talented lawyers I have ever dealt with, bringing a rare ability to distill complex issues down to layman’s terms and frame their business impacts."
Christopher Bonbright, CEO Ramsey-Shilling Commercial Real Estate Services, Inc.

Dana Kates

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Dana brings years of diverse business and professional experience to her position as paralegal for our firm where she supports the firm’s attorneys in their corporate and real estate law transactional work.

While serving as an executive for a financial institution, Ms. Kates negotiated joint venture agreements, commercial leasing documents and oversaw real estate acquisitions and dispositions. Dana’s prior experience includes working as an office manager and paralegal for a prestigious law firm.

In her spare time, she can be found out on the golf course, or practicing yoga and skiing.

Education

California State University, Northridge, CA,
B.S. Business Administration 1981

Licenses

California Real Estate License

Past and Present Community Affiliations

Vista del Mar Child and Family Service Volunteer
Cedars Sinai Hospital, Monty Hall Diabetes Tournament - Executive Committee
Cedar Sinai Hospital, Stephen Cohen Heart Fund - Corporate Solicitations and event planning