He handles state and federal court litigation on behalf of shopping center landlords in operation throughout the United States.
LOS ANGELES, CA, November 01, 2023 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Brian D. Huben has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
In 2016, Mr. Huben accepted an appointment to partner with Ballard Spahr LLP where he handles state and federal court litigation on behalf of shopping center landlords in operation throughout the United States; in addition, he oversees the Ballard Spahr Los Angeles office, collaborating with a staff of 50 attorneys and support personnel to manage an annual operating budget of $5 to $7 million. In his practice, Mr. Huben thrives on direct litigation requiring court appearances to bench and jury trials, and he also excels in his broad administrative duties with the firm.
Comprehensive academic training and professional experience accompany Mr. Huben in his current role. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in history from Loyola Marymount University as well as a Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School Los Angeles. He initiated his law career as an attorney with Steinberg, Nutter & Brent in 1988 before progressing to Smith & Hilbig in 1989. Mr. Huben subsequently joined Robie & Matthai in 1995, where he excelled through 1999 before attaining the rank of partner with Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP.
Civic service is a defining component of Mr. Huben's profile, and he humbly served as a volunteer attorney for the Southern Poverty Law Center in 2019. Additionally, he persists in a commitment to pro bono work through Ballard Spahr, specifically supporting immigrants transitioning from Central America, Mexico and Kabul in their quests for asylum in the United States. Mr. Huben has been recognized for his many contributions, and he proudly accepted the Trustee Distinguished Service Award from the International Council of Shopping Centers in 2022. Mr. Huben counts as his most notable personal achievement his admittance as a fellow into the American College of Real Estate Lawyers.
Through extensive research and writing efforts, Mr. Huben has contributed significantly to the literature of his field. Titles to his credit include "The California Supreme Court's Voiding of Contractual Pre-Litigation Jury Trial Waivers: Paradise Lost or a Playing Field Leveled? and "North vs. South: How Certain Canadian and American Insolvency Laws Affect Shopping Center Landlords"; both were published by the International Council of Shopping Centers in 2007 and 2008, respectively. In 2011, he distributed "What Must a Retail Debtor Do to Timely Assume a Shopping Center Lease Under Bankruptcy Code §365(d)(4)?" and in 2012, he shared "Fair is Fair: The Marketplace Equity and Fairness Facts and the $23 Billion Issues." Ballard Spahr LLP has also disseminated his work, including pieces such as "New Stimulus Deal: Amendments to the Bankruptcy Code" in 2020 and "Ninth Circuit: Domino's Website Requires to Comply with ADA" in 2019. Notably, Mr. Huben has extended his readership through the American Lawyer Media's Commercial Leasing Law and Strategy outlet with a work entitled "Retail Tenant Bankruptcies: Mechanics' Liens and Landlord Indemnity Claims" from 2013.
Mr. Huben attributes his success to superb mentors and his maintenance of a productive network of collaborators, in part due to sustained membership in the California Business Properties Association. Looking toward the future, Mr. Huben aims to continue seeking broad opportunities for pro bono work and to demonstrate his unwavering dedication to mentoring the next generation of trial attorneys.
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